We’re exempted by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California State, US

California Metropolitan University (CMU) is exempted by BPPE to offer educational programs solely for the membership of a bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization.

CMU has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, under the California Education Code (CEC) section 94874 (b)(1). CMU is sponsored by the International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP), U.S., a non-profit professional association.

View CMU exempt status verification from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California, U.S. 

*Legal Statement*

California Metropolitan University (CMU) is wholly owned by the American Education Holdings Corporation, U.S. 

Southern Valley University (SVU), California is a U.S. based institution that exclusively offers and delivers educational programs and training to the members of the International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP). 

SVU is an exempt verified institution by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California. Exemption was received on May 26, 2022 with application number 35205. View exemption letter here

SVU currently offers two programs in business administration area to the members of the sponsoring organization. 

Recognition & Affiliations

Sponsors

International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP), US

California Metropolitan University (CMU) is sponsored by the International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP), US. IABP is a membership-based non-profit professional organization headquartered in California. IABP has international offices in Europe and Southeast Asia providing industrial training and career development services to fresh graduates and young professionals.

To study at CMU, an individual must be an IABP member in good standing. Visit www.iabp.us to know more about IABP membership. 

IABP entity number in California is C4596382.
Articulation & Partnerships

Nobel University (NU), California, U.S.

CMU has entered into an articulation agreement with NU to transfer a minimum of 6 credits to NU MBA. NU is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S Department of Education. View

International American University (IAU), California, U.S.

CMU has entered into an articulation agreement with IAU to transfer credits to IAU accredited programs. IAU is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S Department of Education. View

Apollos University (AU), Montana, U.S.

CMU has entered into an articulation agreement with AU to transfer credits to AU accredited programs. AU is an approved private institution in the State of Montana accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. DEAC and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools are both recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). View

 

Accreditors, Professional & Industry Bodies
CMU strives towards ensuring members of the IABP can receive a quality education. Because of this, CMU has received recognition by schools who are accredited by bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
Furthermore, CMU is also seeking accreditation by other organizations recognized by CHEA. Please check back often for updates as we continue to go through the processes for additional accreditations.
 
Professional & Industry Bodies
  1. Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), UK
  2. National Cooperative for Accredited Education, Colleges and Training (NCAECT), U.S.
Award Apostille & Legalization

a) The apostille certificate is issued by the State of California Secretary of State to authenticate the document to be used in a foreign country. The foreign country must be a member of The Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention)

Click here to know the member countries of the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention.

View an apostille certificate issued for the CMU MBA.

b) The legalization process is applied to the countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

View a legalized CMU DBA.

For more information and confirmation of which process may apply to you, write to learn@svuniversity.org 

Note: The legalization format may vary by country. 

We’re exempted by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California State, US

SVU has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, under the California Education Code (CEC) section 94874 (b)(1). SVU is sponsored by the International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP), US, a non-profit professional organization for business professionals. View

*Corporate Statement* Southern Valley University LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, wholly owns Southern Valley University (SVU).

More about SVU

Apostille & Legalization Information

a) An apostille certificate is issued by the State of California Secretary of State to authenticate the document to be used in a foreign country. The foreign country must be a member of The Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention). Click here to know the member countries of the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention.

b) A legalization process is applied to countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Note: SVU only provides apostille services at an additional fee by request of the student. 

"At CMU, we strive to continuously improve to raising the standards of business and management studies, for an impact in your local workplaces in both knowledge and practical aspects.

Our members gain industry recognition and academic acknowledgment for their desire to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the practices relevant to their profession." 

Dr. Roy Virgen. Jr, President
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