Continents International University is an online university built around flexible, competency-based study. Students learn through recorded lectures and guided coursework they can complete on their own schedule, which suits adults who balance study with work and family. Read about how competency-based learning works at CIU.
The university lists three online master’s programs on its own program pages: the Master of Science in Business Administration, the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Students interested in business can compare options in the online MBA overview, while those drawn to leading teams can read about the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
Continents International University fully accredited by Americas Accreditation Council (AAC). This designation signifies that the institution meets established standards of quality through peer review, institutional assessment, and ongoing evaluation focused on AI-native higher education, governance, academic integrity, and student learning outcomes. Check Americas Accreditation Council (AAC) Directory.
Self-paced learning is the core of the model. Students watch lectures, take notes, and submit assignments when ready, moving to the next course after showing mastery of the current one. That structure rewards discipline and lets experienced students move faster. For help deciding whether this format fits, see reasons to choose CIU for an online degree and why students pick CIU.
Anyone considering the school should check the current admission requirements, program details, and fee schedule on the university’s official pages before applying, since marketing pages on the web do not always agree.

