National Louis University

NLU Info Session 2023

Day 1 CPT Programs - MSBDA (STEM)

The MS Business Data Analytics program is a 15-month, 5-quarter, 30-credit, STEM-designated, full-time hybrid program. Each quarter you will take two 3-credit courses (one course is fully online and the other includes a face-to-face, on-campus weekend session once per quarter. You will take one class at a time)—total 30 credits; 6 credits per quarter; 4 quarters per year.

Day 1 CPT Program - DBA (Tampa Only)

• National Louis University (NLU) provides an opportunity for international students to enroll in a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program. This program caters to international business and academic professionals who wish to enhance their master's-level competencies, skills, and knowledge. Throughout the program, you'll develop your leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making, and research skills to become a leader in your field. A required business practicum will enable you to apply what you learn in the classroom to a real-world scenario and establish a professional network with business experts and peers from around the world.

• The DBA program is designed with a blended format that combines online coursework with one on-campus immersion per term at the university's Tampa, FL campus, making it convenient for international students to earn their DBA from any part of the world. Students can also choose to add a management concentration to their degree.

• To be eligible for the DBA program, applicants must have completed a master's degree in business administration or a business-related field. The program can be completed in four years by full-time students. It is recommended that interested applicants review the DBA program's admissions criteria before applying.

• The program emphasizes applying what you learn in the classroom to a real-world scenario. Therefore, it supports day 1 CPT. You will be authorized to participate in either a part-time or full-time internship from the beginning of the program, as long as you complain with all SEVIS regulations.

• The DBA program is a 60-semester-hour program with research and capstone coursework. Each semester you will take two 3-credit courses (one course is fully-online and the other includes a face-to-face, on-campus weekend session component). You will take one course at a time. Total 60 credits + dissertation; 6 credits per semester; 3 semesters per year.

Day 1 CPT Program - MS Organizational Leadership (Tampa Only)

• At the College of Professional Studies and Advancement at National Louis University (NLU), we are determined that our students earn more than just a degree. We prepare students to make a difference in their workplace, organizations, and our communities. For more than 30 years, Florida residents have been achieving their goals through NLU Florida’s high-quality, innovative degree programs in advanced education.

Tuition

MSBDA/MSOL:

MS Quarter cost: $4740 (5 total quarters). The tuition is the same every quarter and must be paid in full by the start of each quarter. The total program cost is $23,700.00.

DBA:

DBA Semester cost: $4992. (10 semesters + dissertation). The semester tuition is the same every semester and must be paid in full by the start of each semester. The total program cost is $49,920.00 (international student rate).