• Founded in 1888, SBBCollege is the oldest higher education institution in Santa Barbara. Today we have 7 campuses in Southern California. Our campus in downtown Santa Barbara is our International campus where all of our international students come to study English or academic programs ( Associate’s, Bachelor’s and MBA). Santa Barbara Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington D.C. 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780, to award diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. SBBCollege is also a member of the Council of Higher Education (CHEA), the primary national voice for accreditation and quality assurance to the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Education. The CHEA also represents education accreditation to the general public, opinion leaders, students and families, as well as being a representative of the U.S. accreditation community to international audiences.