The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM), a private nonprofit university in Southern California, is dedicated to educating future leaders who are working towards a more balanced and just society through responsible business management principles.
Inspired by Peter F. Drucker’s vision of Management as a Liberal Art, CIAM nurtures and empowers leaders who advance society through impactful, innovative learning experiences. Through our programs, students will have high-impact learning opportunities to develop as a leader who is prepared to promote the public good and better serve humanity.
Such opportunities facilitate gaining real-world experience through social impact projects designed to help local businesses, communities, and nonprofits thrive. These include business simulations, student-led consulting projects, and service learning projects.
Our commitment to access, academic excellence, and social responsibility shapes our student experience. Our programs:
At CIAM, our educational approach adapts to change and fosters innovation by embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Here, we: