Marconi International University

What Marconi International University does

MIU City University Miami is a private, DEAC-accredited US higher education institution operating an online-first and hybrid model with a physical headquarters in Miami, Florida. It is incorporated as MIU City University Miami, Inc. and wholly owned by PROEDUCA Universities, a Spain-based education conglomerate with 15+ years of operating history, approximately 108,000 students, and 3,000 instructors across 90+ countries. MIU's academic portfolio consists of two bachelor's degrees (Business Administration, Computer Science), eleven master's degrees spanning business administration, international business, business intelligence, digital marketing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, financial management, human resource management, visual analytics and big data, and educational leadership, plus fourteen or more continuing education certificates awarding CEUs. Programs are delivered 100% online in English or Spanish, with a hybrid Miami option that includes F1 visa assistance; undergraduate tuition is $120 per credit and graduate tuition is $167-$222 per credit.

The platform underlying MIU is a 24/7 e-learning system supporting live and asynchronous classes, with payment integration through Authorize.net and PayPal, and admissions handled directly via web inquiry forms. Distinctive features include integration of the Harvard ManageMentor 'Leading People' Diploma into the MBA curriculum and a four-month MIU Mentorship program connecting students with industry-expert mentors. MIU targets working professionals globally, international students seeking US-recognized credentials without relocation, career changers into technology and business, and education-sector professionals pursuing leadership roles. It holds a 5-star QS Stars rating for online education quality and reports graduate employability rates of 87-95% across programs with average salaries in the $96,910-$106,880 range.

Revenue is generated through per-credit tuition for degree programs and continuing education certificates, with application fees ($50 domestic, $150 international) and a $400 graduation fee as ancillary charges. Interest-free payment plans and merit- and background-based scholarships are available, and pricing is positioned as transparent relative to traditional US universities. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website content, SEO, social media, inquiry capture, and the annual Miami International Week event, with no disclosed enterprise or institutional sales channel and no external funding rounds.

Name

Marconi International University

Legal name

MIU City University Miami, Inc.

Website

https://miuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MIU City University Miami is a DEAC-accredited, online-first US university serving working professionals globally with bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs delivered in English and Spanish, operating inside the PROEDUCA Universities network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Online University

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online For-Profit Career Universities (EDAHALAJ)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Accredited degree programs
• Distance learning university
• Continuing education certificates
• Professional masters degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Per-credit tuition for degree programs. Bachelor's degrees at $120/credit (120 credits total = $14,400). Master's programs range from $167-$222/credit depending on program. Additional fees include application fees ($50 domestic/$150 international) and graduation fee ($400).
2. Continuing Education Courses: Professional development and personal enrichment courses offered separately from degree programs. These courses award CEUs and are not transferable to academic degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MIU City University Miami sells US-accredited higher education degree programs (2 bachelor's degrees, 11 master's degrees including MBA concentrations) and standalone continuing education certificates, delivered online and via a hybrid Miami-campus format in English and Spanish. Programs are priced transparently on a per-credit basis (~$120/credit bachelor's, $167–$222/credit master's) and bundled with mentorship, career services, and integrations such as the Harvard ManageMentor Leadership Diploma for MBA students.

Product overview

MIU City University Miami operates as a multi-program online and hybrid university with a portfolio spanning 2 bachelor's degrees, 11 master's degrees (including an MBA, International MBA, and specialized master's in AI, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Financial Management, HR Management, Visual Analytics & Big Data, and Educational Leadership), and 14+ continuing education certificates. The core academic degree programs are DEAC-accredited US degrees delivered 100% online in English or Spanish, while the continuing education courses award CEUs and are not transferable toward degree programs. The bachelor's programs follow a 48-month (120-credit) structure with a case-method approach, while master's programs typically span 18 months (36-42 credits). Pricing is credit-based at $120 per undergraduate credit, $167-$222 per graduate credit, with flat program tuition ranging from $7,000 to $14,400.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration A 120-credit, 4-year (12-semester) US-accredited undergraduate degree delivered 100% online in English and Spanish. Features a case-method curriculum covering economics, finance, marketing, strategy, and leadership with specializations in corporate finance, e-commerce, design management, and AI applied to business. Priced at $120 per credit; total program cost approximately $14,400.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science A US-accredited undergraduate degree delivered 100% online in English and Spanish, covering programming, software development, databases, networks, systems, cybersecurity, AI, and data science through courses in Python, Java, C++, SQL, cloud computing, and machine learning. Priced at $120 per credit; 120 credits total.
• Master's in Educational Leadership, Management and New Technologies A 36-credit, 18-month (5-semester) US-accredited online master's degree covering leadership models, change management, strategic management, emerging technologies in education, conflict resolution, and HR policies in educational institutions. Priced at $194 per credit; total program cost $7,000.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) A US-accredited online MBA delivered 100% online in English or Spanish, spanning 18 months (5 semesters) with four concentrations: Global Management, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Finance. Covers managerial accounting, marketing, operations, innovation management, global finance, strategic management, and leadership. Includes the Harvard ManageMentor 'Leading People' Diploma pathway. Standard MBA approximately $8,000 (36 credits); priced $167–$222 per credit depending on concentration.
• International Master's in Business Administration A 42-credit master's degree available in hybrid format (English, with Miami campus) or 100% online (Spanish), covering international business strategy, global finance, international markets, multicultural negotiations, and cross-border management. Approximately $7,014 total at $167/credit. Includes student visa assistance for the hybrid format.
• Master's in Business Intelligence A US-accredited online master's degree using data science, big data, predictive analytics, and data visualization to inform and guide companies' strategic decisions.
• Master's in Digital Marketing A US-accredited online master's degree covering SEO, SEM, social media, e-commerce, design, and advertising, with training in the latest digital marketing tools and trends.
• Master's in Cybersecurity A US-accredited online master's degree preparing experts in systems analysis and cybercrimes, covering cybersecurity analysis, network security, and cybercrime investigation.
• Master's in Artificial Intelligence A US-accredited online master's degree producing professionals capable of designing and implementing AI solutions with a strategic, innovative, business-oriented mindset, covering Large Language Models, applied Machine Learning, and AI ethics.
• Master of Science in Financial Management A US-accredited online Master of Science program building a strong foundation in financial management to lead decisions impacting organizational performance.
• Master's in Human Resource Management A US-accredited online master's degree preparing leaders to manage people with strategic vision, developing talent, strengthening organizational culture, and making decisions with real impact.
• Master's in Visual Analytics and Big Data A US-accredited online master's degree developing professionals capable of analyzing, managing, and visualizing data with a strategic mindset, covering big data analysis and visual analytics techniques.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Data & Business Analytics A professional CEU-awarding certificate (not transferable to degree programs) teaching how to transform complex data into valuable business insights to discover opportunities, drive innovation, and provide competitive advantage. Priced from $119 USD per credit.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Corporate Finance A professional CEU-awarding certificate teaching how to manage the finances of small, medium, and large businesses.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Data Science A professional CEU-awarding certificate covering how to extract, clean, analyze, and visualize data to turn vast amounts of information into valuable insights for smarter business decisions.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Cybersecurity A professional CEU-awarding certificate preparing professionals to address cybersecurity challenges in both public and private sectors amid increasing cyberthreat sophistication.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Digital Project Management A professional CEU-awarding certificate covering planning, resource allocation, process structuring, and quality control of digital projects across industries.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Emotional Intelligence and Positive Discipline A professional CEU-awarding certificate teaching different types of emotional intelligence, their development in students/patients/children/coworkers, creative thinking, and building positive relationships.
• Continuing Education Certificate in E-commerce and Digital Business Management A professional CEU-awarding certificate covering concepts, tools, and strategies for developing an online business or working in large marketplaces.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Strategic Management and Organizational Leadership A professional CEU-awarding certificate developing strategic business thinking and intrapersonal intelligence to strengthen management and motivation across teams and organizations.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Enterprise A professional CEU-awarding certificate teaching how to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and optimize strategic decision-making in organizations using artificial intelligence.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Education A professional CEU-awarding certificate covering how to use AI to transform education, improve learning experiences, outcomes, and efficiency in academic management.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Digital Marketing & AI Applied to Marketing A professional CEU-awarding certificate covering omnichannel strategies, AI-powered advertising, analytics, and e-commerce performance to advance careers in AI digital marketing.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Design Management A professional CEU-awarding certificate teaching how to lead creative projects from conception to market, develop brand strategies, and optimize all project stages using the latest technology.
• Continuing Education Certificate in Legal Tech A professional CEU-awarding certificate exploring new challenges of digital law and developing expertise to lead legal teams in the dynamic world of digital business.
• Leadership Short Course A short-form continuing education certificate developing emotional intelligence and decision-making skills needed to lead high-performing teams successfully.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star QS Stars ranking for online education quality and practical approach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROEDUCA UniversitiescoreOthersMIU City University Miami is part of PROEDUCA Universities, a leader in online education with more than 15 years of experience. PROEDUCA provides the institutional framework, proven teaching methodology, academic excellence, and accessibility that supports MIU's operations across 90+ countries with 108,000+ students and 3,000 instructors.
• Harvard ManageMentorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA students have the opportunity to earn the 'Leading People' Diploma from Harvard ManageMentor program, designed to build leadership skills that inspire teams, foster high-performance cultures, and drive strategic decision-making.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capella University: For-profit online university owned by Strategic Education, offering FlexPath self-paced degrees. Comparable on for-profit online delivery, adult learner base, and competency-based pricing.
• Liberty University Online: Large nonprofit with massive online enrollment (100,000+), serving working adults with affordable undergraduate and graduate degrees. Comparable in online scale, adult learner focus, and broad program catalog.
• Walden University: For-profit online university (Adtalem Global Education) focused on graduate degrees in social sciences, education, nursing, and management. Directly comparable in for-profit online graduate-degree model.
• Grand Canyon University: For-profit university with large online ground and degree division offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Comparable on for-profit model, online program breadth, and Christian/values-aligned positioning.
• University of Phoenix: Largest US for-profit online university, offering bachelor's and master's degrees primarily to working adults. Directly comparable on for-profit online model, adult learner focus, and tuition-based revenue, though at much larger scale.
• Purdue University Global: Public-branded online for-profit university (now part of Purdue), serving working adults with career-oriented programs. Comparable on online degree format, adult learner focus, and tuition-based revenue.
• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Nonprofit but heavily online-focused university serving 150,000+ students, many adult and international. Comparable in online degree portfolio, transparent low pricing, and global reach.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Competency-based online university with flat-rate tuition and strong emphasis on IT, business, and education degrees. Comparable in affordable online model, adult-learner focus, and outcome-driven positioning.

Emerging players

• IE University: Private Spanish university with strong online and hybrid MBA/professional programs targeting international working professionals. Comparable in bilingual delivery, international professional learner focus, and premium online positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR): PROEDUCA's flagship Spanish online university and the largest institution in the parent network. Comparable as a direct sister brand and likely the operational backbone behind MIU; operates the same online methodology in Spanish-speaking markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MIUmiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marconi-international-university-of-miami

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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