The University was founded in 1976 to provide educational programs for adults whose responsibilities demonstrate they have the backgrounds for the attainment of business administration and management degrees through off-campus, distance learning program.The University was the first collegiate institution to be approved under the qualitative standards mandated by The Educational Reform Act of 1977. We are not seeking any other form of institutional recognition.It was the first institution approved by the State of California to offer academic degree programs without residency requirements. The University continues to be a leader in quality distance learning degree programs.