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International Business College (Indianapolis)

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Type
  
For-profit college

Acceptance rate
  
50.8% (2014)

Motto
  
Finish First

President
  
Mrs. Kathy Chuidioni

Phone
  
+1 317-813-2300

Accreditation
  
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Programs
  
Business, Technology and Health Care

Address
  
7205 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, IN 46256, USA

Similar
  
Crossroads Bible College, Harrison College, University of Phoenix‑I, Martin University, Medtech

Profiles

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.

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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.

    References

    International Business College (Indianapolis) Wikipedia