International Business College (Indianapolis)
Coordinates: 39°53′08″N 86°02′30″W / 39.885516°N 86.041661°W
| International Business College | |
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Indianapolis, Indiana United States | |
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| Type | For-profit college |
| Motto | Finish First |
| President | Mrs. Kathy Chuidioni |
| Accreditation | Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools |
| Programs | Business, Technology and Health Care |
| Website | http://www.ibcindianapolis.edu |
International Business College: Indianapolis
International Business College is a for-profit college located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1889 and moved to its current suburban location in 1985. It has adjacent housing for students but over half of students come from the Indianapolis area.
IBC awards diplomas and associate degrees. It states that it focuses on job placement for graduates and that financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Student body, admissions, and outcomes
According to Peterson’s (Peterson's - Your Comprehensive Guide to College Information) and recent institutional publications, International Business College has an undergraduate population of 403. Of 1,012 applicants, 707 (or 70%) were admitted. Per College Navigator, the most recent graduation/transfer out rate is 76%.
Academics
International Business College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates. IBC’s programs generally offer hands-on learning opportunities that help prepare graduates to start working immediately. Some programs offer externships as well. Students can graduate in 8–12 months by earning a diploma. Associate degree programs can be completed in 16–18 months. IBC groups its twelve major areas of study into three main categories: Business, Technology, and Health Care. These major areas are listed below.
Business:
- Accounting
- Legal Administration
- Paralegal Studies
- Travel and Hospitality Management
Technology:
- Computer Programming
- Computer Specialist
- Network Management
- Graphic Design
Health Care:
- Medical Assisting
- Dental Assisting
- Veterinary Technician
IBC’s newest offerings are the veterinary technician program and the dental assisting program, both of which feature new facilities designed for the programs.
Accreditation
International Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools <http://www.acics.org> to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, http://www.caahep.org). The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA, http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/about_cvtea.asp). The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation <http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/commission/index.asp> of the American Dental Association.