In 1968, the Association of Independent Colleges accredited Cleary as a college of business. In 1983, we moved to Livingston County, first offering classes at Brighton High School and later breaking ground for our own campus.
By 1989, Cleary’s accreditations were growing, to now include approval by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1994, Cleary launched a new accelerated, 13-month direct degree program for mid-career adults and by the next year, we were ranked among the top 20 specialty colleges in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. That same year, Cleary began offering online courses.
In 1999, Cleary launched its first three-year BBA degree program for first-time college students. The next year, the North Central Association accredited Cleary’s MBA program.