Questions about employment.
Questions about Co-Op Program (CPT).
Questions about tuition and Fees.
Questions about visas. 
Questions about admissions.

Questions about Co-Op (CPT) Program:    

Q:  What is Curricular Practical Training?

A:  Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is the legal description for the paid internship employment that you will engage in while you are a student in the Master's program at the university.  The purpose of CPT is to give you practical experience in the workplace to augment what you are learning in the classroom.

Q:  What is Optional Practical Training?

A:  Optional Practical Training (OPT) is the legal description for the one year employment that you are allowed to engage in  after you graduate from your Master's program.  The purpose of OPT is to give you practical experience in the workplace relating to your Master's major.   

Q:  Am I allowed to engage in both CPT and OPT?

A:  Yes.  However, if you work for more than one 11 month of CPT, then you will not be allowed to do the one year of OPT.

Q:  If I choose to work in CPT for the entire length of time I am in the Master's program, will I be allowed to do so (even if my CPT lasts for more than one year)?

A:  Yes.  If you choose to waive your right to the one year OPT after you graduate, you are allowed to engage in CPT for as long as you are a student in the Master's program.

Q:  Is there a way I can graduate with my Master's degree in less time than the normal 16 months?

A:  Yes.  By taking more than the normal load it is possible to complete a Master's degree in approximately one year.   By doing so, you could engage in CPT for the year you are in the Master's program, and then retain your right to OPT for an additional year after you graduate. 

Q.  How long will I work and  how long does the program take?

You may work for the entire time you are in the Master's "CPT" program,  which generally takes about a year and one half to complete.   If you wish to take a heavier course load you could  finish the program in approximately one year. As mentioned above, if you do not want to lose your OPT, you should try and finish the program in approximately one year.  

Q.  Can I work the for the entire time I am in the Master's Internship program?

A.  You are allowed by the university and INS to engage in paid curricular practical training for the entire time you are in the program.  However, please note that if students are employed for more than 11 months in curricular practical training (CPT)  they  will not be granted an extra year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) that INS rules generally allow students to have after they graduate.   Consequently, if you work in CPT for less than 11 months while you are in school, you will retain your right to work in OPT after you graduate.

Q: Can I take on-line courses?

A: When international students are enrolled at the university they can also take on-line courses in addition to their regular classes.   But, they are not allowed to be in the U.S. and take on-line courses only. Students must be on campus taking regular classes and they are allowed a maximum of one course on line per term if the on-line course is available. The same attendance and the academic of the on campus courses applies on on line course as well.

Q: Can I transfer my credits from another school?

A. The university may give credit for courses already taken at the Master's level at another school, so long as the other school is accredited and if the course content being transferred is basically the same as one of the courses in the university's requirement for that major.  The Registrar will make this decision when you arrive for your first class.

Q: Can you tell me if I will be accepted with my current degree?

A-If you have a 4 year bachelor degree in any major you are qualified for acceptance to the MBA or Management Program, or if you have a degree which is similar in nature than you will qualify for any of the majors.  However, we cannot tell you what prerequisites you will need to take until after the admission department takes a look at your transcripts.  If you need to take a few prerequisite classes they cost about $1,000 each. 

Q : What if I decide to transfer to a different university?

A :  If you enroll at the university for one quarter and choose to transfer to another university you are free to do so after completing one quarter (2 classes), so long as your bills at the university are all paid in full up to that date

Q: Is there any financial aid available?

A:   The only financial aid that we can offer at the university is the legal right to obtain full time employment from an American company for the entire time you are in the graduate school.  Thus, you can earn much more than what you might obtain in a scholarship from a different university. Most students are able to obtain internship employment in companies in the area from which they can pay for most of their costs for the first year.

Q : Can I do a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program?

A: The CPT program is for graduate students if elect to participate.