California_International_Business_University
California International Business University
Former private university in San Diego, California, US
California International Business University (CIBU) was a private university in San Diego, California.[1] The university was located in the Little Italy section of downtown San Diego. The university offered a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in International Management (MSIM), and upper division classes leading to a Bachelor of Science in Management (BS).[2]
The university's courses were formulated based on the practical American business approach and the European methodology of collaborative learning, with curriculum focused on promoting critical thinking skills by blending hands-on experiences with in-class instruction.[3] The university's graduate curriculum emphasized organizational behavior, inter-cultural negotiations and leadership skills, and training in managerial finance.[4] The university attracted students from more than 80 countries and organized many study field trips to both local and state businesses, including visits to the Silicon Valley, to complement in-class instruction.[5][4]
In May 2020, the university closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]