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CATALOG 2020
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
The information in this catalog is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between
International American University and any person or entity. IAU reserves the right to change any of the regulations, subjects or
curricula, or portions thereof, contained in this catalog without prior notice. The information in this catalog is effective for the
indicated academic year, unless superseded by a revision.
©2020 International American University
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International American University
LOS ANGELES MAIN CAMPUS
3440 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 262-3939 | Fax: (213) 262-5758
GARDEN GROVE SATELLITE TEACHING SITE
11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite #200, Garden Grove, CA 92843
www.iau.LA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................3
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER ..................................................................................1
ABOUT IAU .............................................................................................................................................2
CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 3
OFFICE HOURS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
HOLIDAYS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
MISSION & OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................................... 3
MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................ 3
FAITH STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
APPROVALS & RECOGNITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4
CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE............................................................................................................................ 4
STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE) ...............................4
STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM (SEVP) ....................................................................................... 4
ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................ 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS......................................................................................................................................... 4
ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................................................. 4
CAMPUS & EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 5
DISCLOSURES.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
STATEMENT ON BANKRUPTCY .................................................................................................................................... 5
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT IAU ......................5
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FACT SHEET ...................................................................................................................... 5
CONTACTING TRACS .................................................................................................................................................... 6
CONTACTING THE BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.................................................... 6
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.............................................................................................................7
ADVISORY COMMITTEE........................................................................................................................................ 7
SCHOOL OF GENERAL EDUCATION.................................................................................................................. 7
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 7
INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY ................................................................................................................................... 7
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ASBA) Degree Program.................................. 10
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) Degree Program............................................................. 12
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Degree Program................................................................. 15
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) Degree Program ............................................................... 17
ACADEMICS AT IAU .............................................................................................................................21
UNITS OF CREDIT ................................................................................................................................................. 21
2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................ 21
REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS ............................................................ 23
STUDENT SATISFACTION ........................................................................................................................................... 23
MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 23
HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
OPERATING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 24
SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
PLUGINS / ADD-ONS ................................................................................................................................................. 24
IAUonline / MOODLE........................................................................................................................................... 24
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................ 24
GENERAL EDUCATION MODULE .............................................................................................................................. 24
CORE MODULE ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
MAJOR MODULE .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
OPEN ELECTIVES MODULE ......................................................................................................................................... 24
CAPSTONE MODULE ................................................................................................................................................... 24
ELEMENTS OF A COURSE ................................................................................................................................... 24
COURSE EXPECTATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 24
COURSE STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................................... 25
SYLLABUS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
READING ASSIGNMENTS, ANCILLARY RESOURCES, & OTHER VISUAL MEDIA RESOURCES .................... 25
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................. 25
GRADING CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
LESSON LEARNING OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................................................. 25
READING ASSIGNMENTS........................................................................................................................................... 25
PARTICIPATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
ASSESSMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
WRITING LEVEL AND STYLE ...................................................................................................................................... 26
TIMELY SUBMISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 27
BACK-UP WORK .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
CAMPUS INSTRUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 27
INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY ....................................................................................................................................... 27
LOCATION OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................ 27
100% ONLINE INSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 27
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 27
MANDATORY INTERNSHIP POLICY FOR ALL STUDENTS ............................................................................ 27
ADMISSIONS TO IAU ............................................................................................................................29
GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICIES .................................................................................................................... 29
ADMISSIONS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY .................................................................................................... 29
OPEN HOUSE ORIENTATIONS (OHO) .................................................................................................................... 29
ADMISSIONS TERMS ................................................................................................................................................... 29
NON-MATRICULATED APPLICANTS ......................................................................................................................... 29
ADMISSIONS PORTFOLIO (AP) ITEMS ........................................................................................................... 29
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................. 29
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONS FEE ..................................................................................................................... 29
GRADUATE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS ................................................................................................................ 29
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ................................................................................................................... 30
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FACT SHEET (PFS) ......................................................................................................... 30
PHOTO HEADSHOT ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADMISSIONS ........................................................................... 30
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT ................................................................................................................................................ 30
RESUME........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY .............................................................................................................................................. 30
GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 31
MAXIMUM CREDITS AWARDED ................................................................................................................................ 31
TYPES OF CREDIT AWARDED .................................................................................................................................... 31
PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CREDIT................................................................................................................. 31
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................. 31
F-1 STUDENTS APPLICANTS............................................................................................................................... 31
CALIFORNIA STATE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................... 32
STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVP)....................................................................... 32
TIMELY SUBMISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 32
COPY OF PASSPORT .................................................................................................................................................. 32
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY .............................................................................................................................................. 32
DEPENDENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
FOREIGN EDUCATED APPLICANTS .......................................................................................................................... 32
HEALTH INSURANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 32
VISA INTERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
SEVIS TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FORM ......................................................................................................................... 33
COPY OF PREVIOUS I-20 .......................................................................................................................................... 33
COPY OF I-94............................................................................................................................................................... 33
USCIS REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 33
RE-APPLYING TO IAU IN GOOD STANDING................................................................................................. 33
RE-APPLYING TO IAU AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL................................................................ 33
ADMISSIONS PROCESS & PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................... 34
SERVICES...............................................................................................................................................35
ADMISSIONS SERVICES...................................................................................................................................... 35
OPEN HOUSE ORIENTATIONS (OHO) .................................................................................................................... 35
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONS (NSO), ON CAMPUS........................................................................................ 35
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONS (NSO), ONLINE.................................................................................................. 35
ADMISSIONS EVALUATION ....................................................................................................................................... 35
PROGRAM COMPLETION PLAN (PCP).................................................................................................................... 35
U.S. IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) ..................................................................................... 35
STUDENT VISAS ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
STUDENT SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................................. 35
ACADEMIC ADVISING ................................................................................................................................................ 35
ENGLISH INSTRUCTION / WRITING CENTER........................................................................................................ 36
TEXTBOOK SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 36
STUDY GROUPS ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
LEARNING RESOURCES .............................................................................................................................................. 36
INTERNSHIPS ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
OTHER STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 37
HOUSING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
STUDENT WORKSHOPS ............................................................................................................................................. 38
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................... 38
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 38
CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT) ............................................................................................................. 38
OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) ....................................................................................................... 39
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION .............................................................................................................................................. 39
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 40
GIFT SHOP..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
REGISTRAR SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................... 40
OFFICIAL RECORDS, TRANSCRIPT, & VERIFICATION SERVICES ........................................................................ 40
GRADUATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 40
UNIVERSITY POLICIES ...........................................................................................................................43
ATTENDANCE, WITHDRAW, LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICIES ..................................................................... 43
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 43
EXCUSED ABSENCES REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 43
LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA), ALL STUDENTS ........................................................................................................... 43
LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA), F-1 STUDENTS............................................................................................................ 43
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 44
PART-TIME ENROLLMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 44
F-1 STUDENTS CONSECUTIVE ENROLLMENT ........................................................................................................ 44
F-1 STUDENTS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ........................................................................................................ 44
F-1 STUDENTS AND ONLINE CLASSES ................................................................................................................... 44
F-1 PROBATION AND SUMMER TRIMESTER .......................................................................................................... 44
ANNUAL VACATION, F-1 STUDENTS ...................................................................................................................... 44
WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 45
TRANSFERRING OUT TO ANOTHER SEVP APPROVED INSTITUTION .............................................................. 45
ACADEMIC & GRADING POLICIES ................................................................................................................... 45
GENERAL POLICY ON GRADING ............................................................................................................................ 45
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) ...................................................................................................... 45
TIME BETWEEN GRADING & EVALUATION ........................................................................................................... 45
LATE ASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSE ................................................................................................................................ 46
MAXIMUM W'S............................................................................................................................................................. 46
INACTIVITY REPORTS .................................................................................................................................................. 46
LOSS OF CPT / WORK AUTHORIZATION ............................................................................................................. 46
GRADES FOR COURSE(S) COMPLETED / ACADEMIC HISTORY ....................................................................... 46
GRADES & GRADE POINTS (LETTER GRADES) ...................................................................................................... 46
GRADES & GRADE POINTS (PASS / FAIL) ............................................................................................................. 47
GRADE APPEAL / CHANGE FORM .......................................................................................................................... 47
REPEAT COURSE ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
COURSE SUBSTITUTION ............................................................................................................................................. 47
MAXIMUM COURSE LOAD ........................................................................................................................................ 48
REDUCED COURSE LOAD (RCL), F-1 STUDENTS ................................................................................................... 48
ACADEMIC PROBATION ............................................................................................................................................. 48
COMPLETION TIME ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
PROGRAM EXTENSION, F-1 STUDENTS ................................................................................................................. 49
TEACHING SITE ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM ................................................................................................................................... 49
PLAGIARISM PREVENTION - TURNITIN ................................................................................................................... 49
RULES OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................................................... 50
STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ................................................................................................... 50
PHOTO RELEASE ........................................................................................................................................................... 50
CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................................................................. 50
CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 52
GRIEVANCE ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
GRIEVANCE TO BPPE OR TRACS ............................................................................................................................. 53
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN ...................................................................................................................................... 53
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ............................................................................................................................... 53STUDENT RECORDS POLICIES ........................................................................................................................... 53
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ............................................................................ 53
DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS ..................................................................................................................... 53
AVAILABILITY OF STUDENT RECORDS .................................................................................................................... 54
RIGHTS AND ACCESS BY OTHERS........................................................................................................................... 54
FINANCIAL HOLD ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
DECEASED STUDENTS (UPDATING RECORDS) ...................................................................................................... 54
FINANCIAL POLICIES........................................................................................................................................... 54
ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT........................................................................................................................................ 54
TUITION CALCULATION / DUE ................................................................................................................................. 54
NON-TUITION FEES ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
FORMS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 54
PAYMENT PLAN AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 54
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY FEE .................................................................................................................................... 54
FINANCIAL NOTICES FOR LATE OR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS ......................................................................... 55
FINANCIAL HOLD ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
FINANCIAL SUSPENSION ........................................................................................................................................... 55
CANCELLATION OR WITHDRAWAL ........................................................................................................................ 55
CANCELLATION OR WITHDRAWAL WHILE USING LOAN ................................................................................ 55
CANCELLATION OR WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 55
REFUND TIME FRAME................................................................................................................................................... 55
PRO RATA REFUND CALCULATION ......................................................................................................................... 55
REFUND EXAMPLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
CHARGEBACK ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF).......................................................................................................... 56
FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS .............................................................................................. 56
STUDENT REFERRAL CREDIT ....................................................................................................................................... 56
SCHEDULE OF FEES .............................................................................................................................................. 57
NON-ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE TUITION ..................................................................................................................... 57
ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE TUITION ................................................................................................................................ 57
NON-TUITION FEES ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
TUITION CHARGES FOR ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - NON-ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE ..................... 57
TUITION CHARGES FOR A FULL-TIME TRIMESTER (4 MONTHS) - NON-ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE ............... 58
TUITION CHARGES FOR ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE ................................ 58
TUITION CHARGES FOR A FULL-TIME TRIMESTER (4 MONTHS) - ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE........................... 58
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................59
SCHOOL OF GENERAL EDUCATION................................................................................................................ 59
COM | COMMUNICATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 59
ENG | ENGLISH ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
ENV | ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 59
HIS | HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
POL | POLITICS ............................................................................................................................................................ 59
PSY | PSYCHOLOGY.................................................................................................................................................. 59
REL | RELIGION ............................................................................................................................................................ 59
SOC | SOCIOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................... 60
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT ....................................................... 60
ACC | ACCOUNTING................................................................................................................................................. 60
BUS | BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................................................... 61
DOC | DOCTORAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 62
ECN | ECONOMICS .................................................................................................................................................... 62
FIN | FINANCE.............................................................................................................................................................. 63
HCA | HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................. 64
INT | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................... 64
MGT | MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 64
MKT | MARKETING ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
RSC | RESEARCH.......................................................................................................................................................... 67
TAP | TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM.............................................................................................................. 67MESSAGE FROM THE
CHIEF ACADEMIC
OFFICER
Dear Prospective IAU Student,
Welcome to International American
University!
Originally established in Los
Angeles in 2005, IAU celebrates its 12
year anniversary in the hub of business,
culture, and entertainment. Los Angeles
is not only a great place to live, but it is
a great place to learn. Within a 15 mile
radius, you have exposure to some of the largest publicly-owned companies in the U.S. making it an ideal
city for business students to connect with Los Angeles-based businesses. Historical and cultural landmarks
are exciting to visit and provide ideal entertainment.
When students wish to study business, an American school is a top choice. According to U.S. News
and World Report, international students made up 45 percent of applicants to U.S. graduate business
programs in 2011. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the average international enrollment at the top
20 business schools was 33.4% in 2011, an increase from 30.2%. IAU is not just a provider of business
education. IAU also offers business students an opportunity to live in one of the world’s most recognized
business cities – Los Angeles, CA. Business is not only learned through a textbook and an online course, it is
through immersion in the Los Angeles city life. Students are brought face-to-face with faculty who have
decades of experience in their respective fields. They learn of other cultures by interacting with
international students from around the world in a hybrid classroom setting. They breathe the air of a city
so culturally diverse that the communities have names that reflect the diversity, such as Little Tokyo,
China-town, Korea-town, Historic Filipino-town, Little Armenia, Little Ethiopia, Tehrangeles, Little
Bangladesh, and Thai Town.
Additionally, as IAU seeks additional recognitions and approvals, students will see the standards of
quality improve in both campus and online instructional delivery. IAU will continuously strive to provide
respectful, courteous customer service that meets and exceeds students’ expectations.
2020 is an exciting year for IAU, Los Angeles, and I hope that you choose to pursue your educational
journey with us to be part of the real IAU experience.
Sincerely,
Richard H. Gayer, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
IAU Catalog Page 1IAU Catalog Page 2
ABOUT IAU MISSION & OBJECTIVES
MISSION STATEMENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
International American University’s (IAU) mission is to
Los Angeles Main Campus provide a positive learning and social environment where
3440 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #1000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni can come together to
Los Angeles, CA 90010 build a campus community of collaboration, prepare
Tel: (213) 262-3939 students professionally and promote ethical business
Fax: (213) 262-5758 practices according to Christian principles.
Garden Grove Satellite Campus / Teaching Site INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite #200
Garden Grove, CA 92843 To achieve its stated Mission Statement, IAU:
Website www.iau.LA 1. Offers an academically rigorous curriculum to meet
General Inquiries: admin@iau.LA students’ educational and professional goals.
Media/Communication: media@iau.LA 2. Employs a leadership team, qualified faculty, and
Admissions Inquiries: admissions@iau.LA administrative staff that provide appropriate student
Academic/Student Support: studentsupport@iau.LA services to ensure student success.
Student Services: ssv@iau.LA 3. Provides career development through various career
Career Services: careerservices@iau.LA services, which include professional development
Accounting: finance@iau.LA workshops, internships, and on-campus employment
SEVIS Related: dso@iau.LA opportunities.
Student Records: registrar@iau.LA 4. Continuously assesses, improves, and ensures the
Accounting: acct@iau.LA effectiveness of the University and its programs.
Technical Support: techsupport@iau.LA 5. Creates a Christian campus that is student-centered,
Faculty Support: facultysupport@iau.LA and where all individuals are valued and diversity is
Test Center: testcenter@iau.LA embraced.
Writing Center: writinghelp@iau.LA
FAITH STATEMENT
OFFICE HOURS IAU subscribes to the following Faith Statement:
IAU operates and is open during standard business hours
1. We believe that God eternally exists in three persons
Pacific Standard Time (PST).
— the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — having
precisely the same nature and attributes.
Administrative Facility
2. We believe God, by the word of His power, created
Monday 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. from nothing the heavens and the earth and all that is
Tuesday 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. in them. He further preserves and governs all His
Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. creatures and all their actions according to His most
Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. holy, wise, and powerful providence.
3. We believe that man was created in the image of
Friday 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
God, good and upright, but fell from his state of
Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. innocence by voluntary disobedience of God.
Sunday Closed Closed 4. We believe that salvation is entirely by the grace of
God, apart from human works or merit, and that it is
received through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for
HOLIDAYS our sins.
5. We believe that there is a personal devil who seeks
The holidays observed by IAU are as follows: to tempt and separate people from God.
6. We believe the bodies of men, after death, return to
1. New Year's Day (January 1) dust and see corruption, but their souls, which neither
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday of January) die or sleep, having an immortal subsistence,
3. President's Day (third Monday of February) immediately return to God who gave them.
4. Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
5. Independence Day (July 4) IAU has a goal to be a vibrant Christian university that is
6. Labor Day (first Monday of September) committed to distinctively Christian beliefs, values and
7. Indigenous People's Day (second Monday of October) practices in accord with its mission and objectives. While
8. Veterans Day (November 11) the university is clear about its identity as a Christian
9. Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday–Friday of November) university and its foundational convictions, IAU is
10. Christmas Day (December 25) intentionally committed to living out the faith and
providing an example of Christian values and morality.
IAU is strongly committed to guiding our students to
IAU Catalog Page 3become socially responsible, compassionate leaders by International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in
making an enduring impact on their communities. Higher Education (INQAAHE). For more information please
visit https://tracs.org/international-american-university/.
IAU is an interdenominational university and embraces
students of all faiths or no faith. The hope is to introduce Pursuant to 34 CFR § 602.3, “Preaccreditation means the
Christian life and principles to those of seeking a religious status of public recognition that an accrediting agency
identity. grants to an institution or program for a limited period of
time that signifies the agency has determined that the
APPROVALS & RECOGNITIONS institution or program is progressing towards accreditation
and is likely to attain accreditation before the expiration
of that limited period of time.”
CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE
Benefits of Candidate (Pre-accredited) Status.
International American University is owned by
1. Assurance of Quality
INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, INC.,
2. Degree of Acceptance
incorporated in the State of California and organized
3. Easing Acceptability of Transfer Credit
under the laws and regulations of the California Secretary
4. Federal Grant or Loans Eligibility
of State. The Articles of Incorporation were filed with the
5. Employment Opportunity
California Secretary of State on August 29, 2005.
6. Immigration Benefits
7. Other Benefits
STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUREAU FOR PRIVATE
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
IAU’s approval to operate as a private postsecondary
IAU is listed on the Database of Accredited Postsecondary
educational institution in the State of California is based
Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). The accreditation
on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary
database is brought to you by the U.S. Department of
Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009, which was effective
Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
January 1, 2010. The Act is administered by the Bureau
DAPIP contains information reported to the U.S.
for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate
Department of Education directly by recognized
means compliance with state standards as set forth in this
accrediting agencies and state approval agencies. The
chapter. The Bureau does not endorse IAU’s programs nor
database reflects additional information as it is received
does Bureau approval mean that IAU exceeds minimum
from recognized accrediting agencies and state approval
standards.
agencies. DAPIP ID: 248466
IAU is currently Approved by BPPE. The Approval includes
the authorization to operate IAU’s Main Campus, which is BOARD OF DIRECTORS
located at 3440 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles,
CA 90010 and the Satellite Teaching Site, which is located IAU has a Board of Directors that facilitates the
at 11277 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200, Garden Grove, accomplishment of its mission and objectives and supports
CA 92843 and offer five (5) programs through campus institutional effectiveness and integrity. Through its Board
and distance learning. BPPE School Code#: 41500926 of Directors, IAU creates and sustains an environment that
encourages teaching, learning, service, scholarship, and,
STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM (SEVP) where appropriate, research activity. Such governance
assures provision of support adequate for the appropriate
In March 2009, IAU received SEVP Certification. The functioning of each organizational component. IAU has
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) delegated the sufficient independence from any external entity, such that
school certification process to U.S. Immigration and it is solely accountable for meeting accreditation
Customs Enforcement (ICE), and ICE assigned this requirements.
responsibility to its SEVP. SEVP certification allows
institutions to issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for
Nonimmigrant Student Status,” to prospective international
ADMINISTRATION
students after admitting them for a course of study. SEVIS
The IAU administrative staff is here to support and serve
School Code#: LOS214F01373000
students in many ways. The staff at IAU work to provide
our students with a supportive learning-centered service
ACCREDITATION
and educational opportunities.
IAU is a member of the Transnational Association of
Ryan Doan, M.B.A.
Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest
Chief Executive Officer
Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: 434.525.9539; e-
mail: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Candidate
Richard Gayer, Ph.D.
Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS
Chief Academic Officer
Accreditation Commission on November 5, 2019; this
status is effective for a period of five (5) years. TRACS is
Jay Chung, D.B.A., C.P.A.
recognized by the United States Department of Education,
Chief Financial Officer
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the
IAU Catalog Page 4Amanda Kenderes, Ph.D. There are several computer workstations available for
Program Chair, General Education student usage located around campus. The Akademy PC
Lab can accommodate 20 students, contains 10 PCs, and is
Ira Lovitch, M.B.A. used for classes as well as student academic or personal
Program Chair, Undergraduate Business purposes. There are 4 Student PC's located in the front
administration office and the Library PC's include 3
Joseph Siegmund, M.B.A. computer workstations located in the library.
Program Chair, MBA
David Johnson, Ph.D.
DISCLOSURES
Program Chair, DBA
STATEMENT ON BANKRUPTCY
CAMPUS & EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, INC. has not
filed bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in
The Los Angeles Main Campus is located in Mid-Wilshire, possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding 5
Los Angeles. The facility is located on the 10th floor of a years, nor has had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it
Class A commercial building. within the preceding 5 years that resulted in
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
The administrative offices include the Chief Executive Code.
Officer (CEO) and the Office of Academics, which includes
the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the administrative NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS
and instructional faculty and staff. Other offices include AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT IAU
the Office of Admissions, the Office of Student Support,
the Office of Student Services, and the Office of The transferability of credits you earn at International
Accounting. Additionally, there are three individual office American University is at the complete discretion of an
spaces allocated for one-on-one appointments. These institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance
open offices will be used for private meetings, as needed of the credits, certificate, or degree you earn at IAU is
by the administration or faculty. also at the complete discretion of the institution to which
you may seek to transfer. If the credits, certificate, or
There are six (6) fixed classrooms, A, B, C, D, E, and degree that you earn at this institution are not accepted at
Akademy PC Lab which can comfortably accommodate the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be
20, 30, 32, 26, 30 and 10 students, respectively. The required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that
classrooms have different style seating, depending on the institution. For this reason, you should make certain that
classroom. Classrooms A, B and E utilize training tables your attendance at IAU will meet your educational goals.
and chairs. Classroom B utilizes desks with attached This may include contacting an institution to which you may
tabletops. Classroom C utilizes open desks with rolling seek to transfer after attending IAU to determine if your
chairs. Akademy PC Lab utilizes a training desk that will credits, certificate, or degree will transfer.
be able to fit 10 computers that provide internet access
and popular software used for educational purposes. All California Education Code (CEC) §94897(p) requires IAU
six (6) classrooms provide a standard learning to disclose to prospective students prior to enrollment that
environment for students, which include a whiteboard, an IAU and its degree programs are unaccredited, and any
instructor’s computer that is connected to the internet and known limitations of the degree, including all of the
to a ceiling-mounted projector, and a projector screen. following:
Outlets throughout the classroom are available for
students to plug in laptops. 1. A graduate of the degree program may be ineligible
to sit for applicable licensure exam in California and
The Student Lounge, also known as the SKYlounge, is the other states.
student/staff break room for students to take a break in 2. A degree program that is unaccredited or a degree
between classes, eat a meal, or just relax. The SKYlounge from an unaccredited institution is not recognized for
can comfortably accommodate 15 persons at any time. some employment positions, including, but not limited
There are kitchen amenities, such as two refrigerators for to, positions with the State of California.
students and staff to store food, two microwaves, a toaster 3. A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not
oven, a coffee and hot water dispenser, and a sink. eligible for federal financial aid programs.
Complimentary coffee, tea, water, plates, and eating
utensils are made available to students. Vending machines SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FACT SHEET
are available to purchase snacks and drinks.
As a prospective student, students are encouraged to
The IAU library is for student and faculty use only and is review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment
not for the public. The library contains over 300 books, agreement. Students are also encouraged to review the
mainly specialized holdings in those subject areas relevant School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided
to IAU’s course offerings - business, management, and prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
Christian studies. For a more detailed description, see
LEARNING RESOURCES herein.
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