Continents International University is an online university that presents itself as an affordable option for students around the world. Its listed online master’s programs are the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, as shown on its own program pages. Prospective students can compare business options in the online MBA overview and leadership options in the organizational leadership program page.
The school uses a competency-based model. Students work through recorded lectures and assignments at their own pace and move forward by demonstrating mastery of each subject. That format suits working adults who need study to fit around jobs and family. Read how the model works in this guide to competency-based learning at CIU.
On accreditation, here is what can be verified. Continents International University was granted candidacy for IACBE accreditation in July 2024, with the candidacy period running through July 31, 2029. Candidacy is a step toward accreditation, not accreditation itself. Broader claims of accreditation appearing on the university’s own pages could not be independently confirmed, so students should verify current status directly before enrolling. For background on what this kind of candidacy means, see what IACBE accreditation means and CIU’s IACBE candidacy announcement.
The university also holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, granted in 2019. That status lets non-governmental organizations take part in ECOSOC meetings and discussions.
Fees and program details change over time, and different pages on the web quote different figures. Anyone considering the school should confirm the current application fee, membership terms, and total cost on the university’s official site before applying.
