Who We Are

History

Mr. J.P. Mullin of El Paso, Texas, founded the first International Business College in 1898. Don Beardsworth purchased International Business College on January 29, 1973, and under his management opened additional branches in various locations as International Business College, Inc.

In April 1984, the Lubbock campus was opened at 3628 50th Street in Lubbock, Texas. The Lubbock branch attained freestanding accreditation on December 14, 1987, while under the ownership of International Business College, Inc. Ownership was transferred in July, 1989, to International Business College, Lubbock, Inc., a Texas corporation with local ownership. On July 13, 1992, International Business College, Lubbock, Inc. moved its main campus to 4630 50th Street, a modern six-story office complex. This new setting represents the quality and professional atmosphere that International Business College strives to achieve in its training.

In May 1990, International Business College, Lubbock, Inc. opened a second campus in Sherman, Texas, located at 1002 N. Walnut. In November of 1990 the campus moved to 4107 N. Texoma Parkway.

In October 1992, a third campus was established in Denton, Texas at 3801 I-35 North, #138. In January of 1997 the campus moved to 2006 West University.

In January 1997, a fourth campus was established at 3300 North 'A' Street in Midland, Texas. This campus rapidly expanded and moved to the current location at 3305 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas in August 1998.

In October 1998, a fifth campus was established in McKinney, Texas at 901 North McDonald, Building 7, Suite 702.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Our 2000/2001 catalog reflects International Business College's philosophy and objective of training students for the demands of today’s business environment. By using high tech equipment and qualified instructors, we are able to provide the student with skills and training that make them more competitive in today’s job market.

We believe the purpose of vocational/technical training is to prepare the student with skills necessary to initiate and continually progress in their chosen career field.

The school further believes in being a positive force in the community through participation in volunteer services, community boards, and service-oriented organizations.

We are a caring institution where the best interest of the student comes first. Our hands-on training and personal instruction help each student acquire the skills needed to successfully complete their program and have the best chance of achieving their career goals.

Kirk Williams, President
International Business College

Letter from Faculty & Administration to the International Business College Student…

The student is the most important person on the campus. Without them there would be no need for the College.

The student is not a cold enrollment statistic, but a flesh-and-blood human-being with feelings and emotions like our own.

The student is not someone to be “tolerated” so that the faculty & administration can do our “thing”. THE STUDENTS ARE OUR “THING” !!!

The student is not just dependant upon us; we are also dependent upon them. The student is not an “interruption” of our work; but the purpose of it !

The faculty and administration are not doing the student a favor by serving the student, The student is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to SERVE THE STUDENT !!!

Our thanks go out to the students of International Business College !!! THANK YOU !!!!