The Art Institute of Vancouver is owned by The Art Institute of Vancouver, Inc., a subsidiary of The Art Institutes International LLC, which is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation  (“EDMC”) located at 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

EDMC (www.edmc.edu) has proudly provided career-focused education for more than 40 years.  Its value system is founded on the belief that excellence in education is measured by practical outcomes that enhance the lives of our students, enabling them to make important contributions in their workplace and in their communities. For years, EDMC faculty and staff have been committed to educating students who care about the world around them, and strive to contribute in meaningful ways. Wherever an EDMC school can be found — a big city or a small town, the common thread that joins EDMC’s schools and its students is the value of education in one's own career and life.

Education Management Corporation is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue, with 97 schools located  throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, EDMC employs approximately 19,000 full-time and part-time staff and adjunct faculty and collectively services over 136,000 students as of October 2009.

EDMC's education institutions offer a broad range of degree programs in the areas of the creative and applied arts, behavioral sciences, education, health sciences and business fields.    Many programs are offered at the associate's through doctoral degree level. Some institutions offer diploma and non-degree programs. Program offering and credential level vary by education system. EDMC faculty are skilled instructors and trained professionals in their fields. Many faculty have direct industry experience in their chosen field as well as the necessary academic qualifications.