Continuing Education at the University of Miami

What Continuing Education at the University of Miami does

Continuing Education at the University of Miami, formally the Division of Continuing and International Education (DCIE), is a non-degree and continuing-education division of the private University of Miami (UM), headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. The division aggregates four primary program areas: Pre-College Programs (Summer Scholars three-week credit and UM Academies two-week non-credit tracks for high school students), the Office of Professional Advancement (60+ professional certificates for working professionals in areas such as AI/ML, data analytics, cybersecurity, HR, and medical billing), credit and degree programs (Bachelor of General Studies, credit certificates, visiting student, and short-term credit programs), and the Intensive Language Institute (Intensive English, Intensive Spanish, graduate language programs, and online language certificates). The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at UM) extends the division into a membership-based community for adults 50+. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, program fees, application fees, deposits, and OLLI memberships, with tuition remission benefits available to UM and UHealth employees and their dependents.

The division operates a multi-program platform underpinned by widely adopted third-party learning and communication tools — Blackboard for course management, Thought Industries for online language programs, and Zoom for synchronous virtual sessions — alongside UM brand equity and access to faculty across 14 UM schools and colleges (e.g., Rosenstiel, Herbert Business School, Miller School of Medicine). Customized curricula draw on university research infrastructure, enabling specialized Pre-College tracks in marine biology, law, medicine, and architecture that competitors without comparable institutional assets cannot easily replicate. Distribution occurs through self-serve online enrollment, on-campus in-person instruction across multiple Coral Gables and Miami sites, high school partnerships, the UM Alumni Association MOOC channel, and inbound marketing via website, social channels, virtual information sessions, and a student-produced Spotify podcast.

Business model mechanics are predominantly one-time transactional: per-program tuition, application and enrollment deposits, and non-credit certificate fees, supplemented by recurring OLLI membership revenue and the recurring tuition-remission benefit stream tied to UM and UHealth employment. Pricing spans entry-level application fees (~$75) and short courses (~$600 for accent modification) up to longer-format certificates ($4,350 for the Graduate Business English Certificate). Customer segments are horizontally diversified — high school students, international/ESL learners, working professionals, adult degree completers, OLLI members, and UM employees — reducing reliance on any single cohort but capping individual scale per segment. There is no independent ownership, external funding, or M&A activity; the division is an integral unit of the University of Miami.

Name

Continuing Education at the University of Miami

Legal name

University of Miami

Website

https://dcie.miami.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Continuing Education at the University of Miami (DCIE) delivers non-degree and continuing-education programs — Pre-College, professional certificates, Bachelor of General Studies, language training, and OLLI lifelong learning — for high school students, working professionals, international learners, and adults 50+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Professional certificate programs
• Pre-college summer programs
• Language instruction programs
• Lifelong learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition charged for Pre-College credit programs, UM Academies non-credit programs, language programs, professional certificates, and degree completion programs. Fees include application fees ($75), enrollment deposits ($500), and program-specific tuition.
2. Tuition Remission Benefit Administration: University of Miami and UHealth employees receive tuition remission for eligible programs. Non-credit professional certificates and select language programs offer a 20% waiver for eligible employees.
3. Membership Fees: OLLI at UM charges membership fees for individuals 50 years and above seeking lifelong learning opportunities in a university setting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DCIE is a university division that sells and delivers continuing education programs spanning pre-college summer experiences for high school students, professional certificates for working adults, intensive language instruction, an adult degree-completion Bachelor of General Studies, and a lifelong learning membership (OLLI) for adults 50+. Programs are delivered on the University of Miami campus, online, and through high school partnerships, with tuition, membership fees, and tuition remission as the primary revenue sources.

Product overview

The Division of Continuing and International Education (DCIE) at the University of Miami operates as a multi-program educational platform offering credit and non-credit educational opportunities. The portfolio includes four primary program areas: (1) the Office of Professional Advancement Professional Certificates offering 60+ industry-focused certificate programs; (2) the Bachelor of General Studies degree for adult learners; (3) Pre-College Programs including the Summer Scholars three-week credit program and UM Academies two-week non-credit enrichment courses for high school students; and (4) the Intensive Language Institute providing Intensive English, Intensive Spanish, Graduate Language Programs, and Online Language Programs including the Graduate Business English Certificate and Accent Modification courses. Supporting programs include the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at UM) for adults 50+, Credit Certificate Programs, Visiting Student Programs, and Custom Language Programs. The structure is a platform-plus-modules architecture with separate branded programs serving distinct student populations from high school students to working professionals to lifelong learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office of Professional Advancement (OPA) Professional Certificates Academic courses and certificate programs for working professionals offering over 60 certificate programs taught by industry experts in areas such as human resource management, organizational leadership, medical billing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and data analytics and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) An undergraduate degree program designed for adult learners who may be juggling work, family and school, with flexible options and customizable areas of concentration that meet personal and professional goals.
• Summer Scholars Program A three-week pre-college credit program for high school sophomores and juniors to earn six college credits, explore academic passions, and experience college life on the University of Miami campus.
• Pre-College Programs Both credit and non-credit programs for high school students seeking to gain college experience before graduating from high school, including UM Academies and Summer Scholars.
• UM Academies Two-week non-credit enrichment courses for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors featuring programs such as Shark Research and Conservation Academy, Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science Academy, Upreneur: Pre-College X LaunchPad Venture Challenge, and Intensive English programs.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (OLLI at UM) A membership-driven organization and vibrant community of lifelong learners for individuals 50 years old and above seeking educational, intellectual, and social enrichment in a university setting.
• Intensive Language Institute Comprehensive language study opportunities offering full-time, part-time, and immersion-style programs including the Intensive English Program, Intensive Spanish Program, and Custom Language Programs.
• Intensive English Program Full-time academic preparation program for English language learners.
• Intensive Spanish Program Intensive Spanish language program offered by the Intensive Language Institute.
• Graduate Language Programs Specialized graduate language programs including Legal English, English for Business Studies, and Medical Spanish for healthcare workers.
• Online Language Programs Online language courses including Graduate Business English Certificate and Accent Modification for English Language Learners, allowing students to participate and interact with peers via technological systems.
• Graduate Business English Certificate An intensive online English program designed to prepare international students for graduate business school, providing practical tools for adapting to American classroom expectations with 3-week and 4-week formats available.
• Accent Modification for Non-Native English Speakers An eight-week course designed to help non-native English speakers improve overall comprehension in spoken English through stress, rhythm, and intonation training using both asynchronous modules and live Zoom sessions.
• Credit Certificate Programs Certificate programs allowing students to earn academic credits toward specialized credentials.
• Visiting Student Program Program allowing visiting students to take courses at the University of Miami for credit transfer to their home institutions.
• Short-Term Credit Programs Accelerated credit-bearing programs including intersessions and summer sessions.
• Custom Language Programs Customized language programs designed to meet specific professional or institutional needs.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Miami Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCIE has partnered with the Alumni Association to offer MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to all alumni of the University. These courses balance soft and technical skills to ensure 'Canes continue to lead and serve.
• Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal ResponderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit marine mammal facility in Key Largo providing practical training opportunities for Pre-College Marine Animal Biology and Conservation students, including research sampling, bioacoustics, husbandry, and clinical care.
• Osher FoundationcoreOthersDCIE administers the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UM, a membership organization for adults 50+ seeking educational and social enrichment. The program receives support from the Bernard Osher Foundation.
• Gulliver PrepminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic year partnership program allowing Gulliver Prep students to participate in Pre-College academic enrichment activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UCLA Extension: One of the largest university continuing education operations in the US, offering 100+ professional certificates and degree programs; competes with DCIE for adult learners and certificate enrollment.
• NYU School of Professional Studies: NYU's division for professional studies and continuing education, providing certificates and degrees across industry-aligned areas; competes for the same working-professional and adult learner segments as DCIE.
• Boston University Metropolitan College: BU's continuing and professional education college offering certificates and degree completion for adult learners; comparable to DCIE's BGS and professional certificate portfolio.
• Harvard Extension School: Harvard's continuing education arm offering professional certificates, degree completion, and lifelong learning; the closest analog to DCIE in scope and brand-backed positioning, with substantially larger scale.
• Columbia University School of Professional Studies: Columbia's continuing and professional education school delivering graduate certificates and degree programs; directly competes with DCIE's OPA professional certificate and BGS programs.
• Georgetown School of Continuing Studies: Georgetown's continuing education school offering professional certificates and master's programs; comparable in structure to DCIE's OPA professional certificate and BGS offerings.
• University of Southern California Continuing and Professional Education: USC's continuing and professional education arm offering certificates, international programs, and Pre-College summer experiences; closely matches DCIE's full program breadth including Pre-College.
• Stanford Continuing Studies: Stanford's professional and lifelong learning division delivering non-credit certificates, summer programs, and enrichment courses — directly comparable in mission to DCIE's Pre-College and OLLI offerings.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities to deliver professional certificates; competes with DCIE's online language programs and OPA certificates on price, convenience, and credential recognition.

Regional players

• Florida International University Continuing and Professional Education: FIU's continuing and professional education division serving the South Florida market; direct regional competitor for adult learners, professional certificates, and language programs in DCIE's core geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/educationMiami
• Facebookfacebook.com/umdcie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dcie
• Instagraminstagram.com/umiamidcie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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