Westcliff University
Westcliff University, established in 1993, is a private, for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. It offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its five colleges: Business, Education, Technology & Engineering, Nursing, and Law. The university emphasizes a career-focused education, providing hands-on training in high-demand fields. Westcliff University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The institution boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, fostering personalized learning experiences.. All programs at Westcliff are designed to be convenient, flexible, and affordable. Westcliff University prepares students for personal, professional, and academic success with innovative, up-to-date, and of high quality programs. The university has guidance and expertise from members of its faculty, Program Advisory Council, and Board of Trustees that includes key leaders from organizations such as Google, Hyundai, Kia, Asurion, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Capital, Cox Communications, CATESOL, as well as other local and national businesses and organizations.Teaching in a majority of the courses offered at Westcliff University emphasizes the global nature of the subject matter. The curriculum is developed to allow students to contextualize their learning to align their studies with their own areas of interest and regions of origin or preference.


All programs available 100% live online, since 2011.
Nursing Programs
(BSN Degree) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For students who are starting their nursing education and have some or no transfer credits. Upon completion of Westcliff’s BSN program, you will be prepared to take the NCLEX licensure exam and start your career as a registered nurse (RN). You will begin with general education and foundational courses in natural and social sciences, then move on to engaging nursing classes with hands-on labs and real-world clinical preceptorships, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in the field.
(ELM Degree )Entry Level Master’s in Nursing
The ELM program is for you. Complete 6 prerequisite courses with a B or higher: Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Psychology. Then complete the core nursing program and clinical training that will prepare you for the NCLEX licensure exam. Then earn an RN credential with a graduate degree, which can open doors to more senior career opportunities or advanced education in nursing.
Business
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Master Of Business Administration (BBA)
Doctor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Master Of Business Administration (BBA)
Doctor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership
- Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources
- Undergraduate Certificate in Finance
- Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Graduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership
- Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources
- Undergraduate Certificate in Finance
- Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Doctoral Certificates
- Doctoral Certificate in Business Administration
- Doctoral Certificate in Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century
- Doctoral Certificate in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Doctoral Certificate in Applied Computer Science
- Doctoral Certificate in Information Technology Management
Technology & Engineering Programs
Bachelor of Science Information Technology(BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(BSCS)
Master of Science in Computer Science(MSCS)
Master of Science in Engineering Management(MSEM)
Master of Science in Information Technology(MSIT)
Bachelor Of Business Administration
(BBA)
Doctor of Computer Science (DCS)
Bachelor of Science Information Technology(BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(BSCS)
Master of Science in Computer Science(MSCS)
Master of Science in Engineering Management(MSEM)
Master of Science in Information Technology(MSIT)
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Doctor of Computer Science (DCS)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate
- Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analytics
- Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology (IT)
Graduate Certificates
- Coding Bootcamp Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Education Programs
Doctor of Education in Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction(EdD)
Bachelor of Art in Education(BAed)
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(MATESOL)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teaching Preparation
- Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Technology (EdTech)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Undergraduate Communications (Pathway)
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology (EdTech)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Graduate Communications (Pathway)
Law Programs
Juris Doctor Degree(J.D)
Certificate Programs
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Awards & Recognition
- ACG Orange County| Association for Corporate Growth: 2022 Emerging Growth Awards
- Orange County Business Journal: 500 List
- Best Value Schools: Ranked #1 Top Graduate Marketing Programs
- Online Schools Report: Westcliff University Bachelor of Arts in Education ranked #2 for Most Affordable Online Education Degrees
- Great Value Colleges: Westcliff University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ranked #6 for 15 Most Affordable DBA Programs With No GMAT Requirement Online 2020
- The World University Rankings: Impact Rankings 2022
- Impact Rankings: SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Impact Rankings: SDG 5 Gender Equality
- Impact Rankings: SDG 4 Quality Education
- Impact Rankings: SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Impact Rankings: SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- Impact Rankings: SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9797. WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Westcliff University College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. ACBSP accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.
- Westcliff University is listed on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) listing of accredited universities. Additionally, Westcliff University is an actively accredited institutional member of CHEA. CHEA is a private nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States. CHEA — a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation — is an association of 8,200 degree-granting colleges and universities. Institutional membership is limited to accredited colleges and universities.
- Westcliff University is a private institution and has been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, Toll-free phone: 1.888.370.7589).
- Westcliff University is approved to operate campuses in the state of Florida by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE). The CIE has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational institutions with the Florida Department of Education.