History
Prior to the International Import-Export Institute’s founding in 1995, there were no established worldwide standards organizations that offered international trade certification. As the international trade industry continues to grow exponentially, there is an increasing need for validation of professional proficiency.
The International Import-Export Institute (IIEI) is a private for-profit corporation, established by Dr. Donald Burton of Glendale, Arizona, to help the Certification Board of Governors set and maintain educational standards for professionals in the international import-export industry.
The need for a validation process that is continually updated to reflect the ever-changing environment of international trade is now greater than ever. With the prompting of numerous industry experts worldwide, including government, college and university scholars, the IIEI was created to fill that need.
The Institute is dedicated to providing learning experiences that enhance an individual’s current skills or that introduce the student to international trade. This is accomplished with the assistance of advisors, college and university experts and industry professionals. Whether an individual student is interested in taking one class for personal development or a full certification program, the IIEI’s courses are designed to create a rich educational environment in the international trade business. Courses are designed to build skills and provide practical knowledge for both domestic and international students.
In June 2003, the IIEI gained national accreditation as a four-year university from the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.
As of January 1, 2008, the IIEI reorganized and became a division of Dunlap-Stone University.