International Business College

International Business College is a for-profit college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The institution was founded in 1889 and is now located in the Village at Coventry. IBC awards diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees. The college states that it focuses on job placement for graduates and that financial aid is available for those who qualify.Student body, admissions, and outcomesAccording to Peterson's (http://www.petersons.com) and recent institutional publications, International Business College has an undergraduate population of 438. Of 747 applicants, 556 were admitted. According to College Navigator (http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=international+business+college&s=all&id=151458#retgrad) For the most recent year, the graduation/retention rate was 73%.AcademicsInternational Business College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates. IBC’s programs generally offer hands-on learning opportunities that help prepare graduates to start working immediately. Some programs offer externships as well. Students can graduate in 8–12 months by earning a diploma. Associate degree programs can be completed in 16–18 months and bachelor’s degree programs can take as little as 30 months. Some programs are offered in both daytime or evening classes.IBC groups its twelve major areas of study into three main categories: Business, Technology, and Health Care. These major areas are listed below.