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About the University

Southern States University (SSU) is becoming a leader in executive business education by providing its students with the skills necessary for managing a small business or advancing into senior management positions in a large company. Whether your interest is in the business of technology, health care, government, retail or non-profits, SSU will teach you the skills necessary for achieving success in today’s competitive marketplace.

SSU has campuses in the some of the most beautiful locations in the United States - from world-class South Coast Plaza to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean with their breathtaking sunsets. Our campus in the Newport Beach area of Orange County (the “OC”) lies near prime dining, shopping and entertainment destinations in Southern California. Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood and other major attractions are only a short car ride away.


Recognition of the Southern States University’s Degrees

In 1989, the State of California adopted rigorous standards for Private Postsecondary Degree granting institutions. These new standards were developed to ensure high quality education and student protection. Since then, many “schools” have ceased operating, or moved to states with lesser or no standards.

The Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act (1998) is California’s major statute for regulating and strengthening its more than two thousand privately operated postsecondary education institutions, as well as out-of-state public and private institutions that have operations in California. These institutions educate approximately 412,000 students, with 108,200 enrolled in degree granting institutions and 304,200 enrolled in non-degree granting (vocational) institutions.

SSU has been awarded “Institutional Approval” status by the State of California, certifying that our institution meets the state’s stringent statutory requirements for operation. We have also been accepted to apply for accreditation through the Accreditation Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and have been working toward becoming ACICS accreditation-worthy for the past three years.


What is the Significance of California State Approval?

State approval certifies that an institution meets statutory standards for integrity, financial stability, and educational quality, including instruction by qualified faculty and the appropriate assessment of each student’s achievement prior to, during and at the end of the program. Certification is issued only after a review team visits a school. Review teams for degree-granting schools consist of staff from the state approval organization and peers (educators and administrators) who are experts in the subject matter of the school’s programs. The state approval organization conducts a qualitative review and assessment of each program offered by the institution.


MISSION STATEMENT

Southern States University's mission is to offer competitive and professionally-recognized academic degree programs; to serve a culturally diverse student community; and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students. We are committed to improving our students’ career options and opportunities by meeting the global business community’s callings to broaden students’ understanding of business fundamentals and to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills.


VISION STATEMENT

Southern States University was established as an institution that brings together young aspirants from countries all around the world to study in a collaborative spirit, to serve international society, and to promote business expertise.

Carmen Tepper is the visionary behind SSU. A successful entrepreneur and an immigrant from Brazil, she clearly saw the need for affordable options in education for International students, and in particular the need for a truly high-standard international business school in the United States.

The vision of Southern States University is to promote itself as a diverse and all-inclusive institution of higher education, to continually improve and develop quality educational programs, to enhance teaching excellence, and to emphasize students’ achievements in an academic environment that encourages participation, leadership, and collaboration.

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