Established 1990 Dean Jon Persavich Founded 1990 | Type Private University Phone +1 626-873-2100 Number of students 511 | |
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Location Monrovia, California, United States Address 800 Royal Oaks Dr #101, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA Motto Collaborate, Innovate, Transform | ||
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Mt Sierra College (MSC) is a private university located in Monrovia, California, United States. The College was established in 1990, offering majors in Media Arts and Design, Information Technology, and Business. Mt Sierra College is approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
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History
In January 1990, Mt Sierra College was established in Monrovia, California. In its early days it was known as "Computer Technology Institute." Short courses in computer software applications were offered. In 1992, the College became a Novell Education Academic Partner and was authorized to offer Novell courses. In 1993, the College began a partnership with Microsoft and was authorized to offer Microsoft certification preparation courses. In April 1996, the College received accreditation by the (ACCSC) and started offering degree courses in Telecommunications Technology, Multimedia Design Technology and Computer Information Technology. In fall 2002, Mt Sierra launched its first business degree program.
Student and Campus
Mt Sierra College has about 500 students, with international students making up about 1% of the total student population. The College has relocated to a new campus less than one mile away from the current campus, still within the city of Monrovia, California. In 2015, the College hosted "Global Game Jam," other jam sites included the University of Southern California. Mt Sierra College became the second largest jam site in Southern California serving over 100 jammers. In 2015, the college was voted as the San Gabriel Valley's Best, and received the Readers' Choice Awards.
Faculty and Alumni
Mt Sierra College has around 250 faculty member, and 86% of the classes have only 2 to 9 students.