ACCREDITATION, MEMBERSHIPS, AND APPROVALS
AMU’s Accreditation
American Management University is here to help current and future executives reach their professional and personal goals. Established in 2018, AMU rode the challenges of COVID-19 and came back stronger.
From early 2020 to Mid 2021, AMU suspended new enrollments due to the pandemic until a plan was created to move forward.
In July 2021, AMU decided to continue with new enrollments, and essentially starting over on their target student and branding. AMU had initially focused on graduate and doctorate-level business and leadership programs. Traction has been gained in our operational goals and we are happy to report that we are expanding the school’s offerings to include undergraduate degrees and diplomas from Levels 4-8.
AMU’s curriculum was designed from the start with a focus on meeting accreditation standards. The university considers its achievements to be important “steppingstones” toward securing U.S. Department of Education-approved accreditation. Currently, AMU holds educational membership with ASIC UK and is also a member of the National Business Education Association. Additionally, in June 2024, AMU received accreditation from the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE).
In July 2024, American Management University was granted institutional accreditation by the INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF ACCREDITATION, RATING AND CERTIFICATION – IARC. IARC is an independent accreditation agency that is in the Kyrgyz Republic and approved by their respective Ministry of Education. See AMU’s listing in IARC. The process included a full review of our curriculum, programs, and faculty. We are proud to have received the maximum five-year accreditation. Click here to see certificate.
For the certificate of recognition of IARC by the Kyrzyg Republic Ministry of Education, click here.
For IARC’s license by the Kyrzyg Republic Ministry of Education, click here.
American Management University continues to seek additional accreditations with other international organizations to help assure students that AMU’s focus is on quality. AMU will be filing for additional accreditation agencies in the near future. All faculty members are qualified to teach their areas of expertise and possess credentials from respectable institutions. AMU is headquartered in 5206 Benito St. Suite #201, Montclair, California, 91763.
The university operates within compliance with HRS446E.
Important Accreditation Disclaimer
American Management University (AMU) holds accreditations through international accrediting agencies located outside the United States. In compliance with statute HRS446E, we are required to state the following:
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Please note that in the United States and abroad, many licensing authorities require degrees from accredited institutions for eligibility for licensing. Additionally, some accredited colleges may not accept transfer credits or degrees from unaccredited institutions, and some employers may require an accredited degree for employment eligibility.
Potential students should carefully consider how this may impact their academic and professional goals. AMU respects the unique rules and regulations of each country and does not seek to influence respective authorities. Prospective students intending to pursue any government review or process regarding their university degree should thoroughly investigate the specific requirements with the relevant authorities, as AMU does not intervene in such processes.
AMU provides an accessible education thanks to our belief in flexibility. At American Management University, we believe we can make a difference.
Permissions, Accreditations, and Memberships
AMU is the first IARC accredited university in the United States. See our letter here. The accreditation is in partnership of QAHE and involved an evaluation of curriculum, faculty qualifications, and learning systems. Our listing can also be verified on the IARC website here. IARC is based in the Kyrgyz Republic, and is approved by their Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education in Moldova. See IARC’s registration certificate with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education here. IARC is a full member of INQAAHE. See their listing here.
International Alliance of Business Professionals (IABP), U.S., a non-profit professional association is an organization dedicated to helping professionals network with one another, mentorship, and business research. AMU is an official partner of IABP and students are encouraged to join IABP to share their research with fellow students and professional at conferences held by the organization. Authorization of IABP can be seen here.
American Management University has gained Membership status from the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). Membership certificate can be viewed here.
American Management University has gained Membership status from the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC).
American Management University has gained Membership status from the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK and is a full member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and is an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
AMU is accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) view the list of members here. The objective is to ensure and strengthen quality assurance in education and training institutions worldwide, specifically through academic accreditation and educational accreditation. This entails enhancing cooperation between similar quality assurance bodies or organizations focused on academic and educational accreditation, as well as fostering collaboration with other regional and international quality assurance organizations dedicated to maintaining and improving educational standards. View our accreditation certificate here.
AMU is an institutional member of The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is the nation’s leading professional organization devoted exclusively to serving individuals and groups engaged in instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business. NBEA is the leading association devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today’s fast-changing society. Our membership allows AMU to also be a member of The Council for Business Teaching and Research. View list of members here.
AMU aggressively pursuing additional accreditation and affiliations with other US and international accrediting agencies to ensure IABP members can receive a high-quality educational opportunity. Please stay up to date on our progress here!
AMU also has validation agreements with several other universities in Europe and in the United States. Ask us about our other partners if you are interested in dual degrees. What this means is that a student may graduate from AMU and pay an additional fee to our partner. This allows our students to receive two degrees at the same time!
In addition, AMU has articulation agreements in place with the following universities:
- International American University in Los Angeles for MBA and DBA programs.
- Nobel University in Los Angeles for BBA, MBA and DBA programs. See letter here.
- City University of Paris, in Paris France for the MBA and DBA programs.
- Credits earned at AMU are transferable to any of these U.S. and EU based accredited institutions.