New England College

📍 Locations: New Hampshire

🔖 Day 1 CPT Programs: MBA; MBA - Healthcare Management; MS Artificial Intelligence; MS Data Science and Analytics; MS Health Informatics; MS IT Cybersecurity; MS IT Project Management

🎖 Accreditation: NECHEi

🎱 Type: Private Non-Profit

💰 Program Tuition: from $17,500

⏱️ Program Duration: 22 months

🚖 On-Site Visit: Once Per Term

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University Overview

Founded in 1946, New England College is a renowned institution for career-oriented education.

New England College offers a range of programs that cater to the needs of international students, including Data analysis, IT & Cybersecurity, IT & Project Management, and MBA executive programs. Most of these program offers Day 1 CPT options.

At NEC, professors see themselves as mentors, aiding students in excelling both in their academic projects and future careers. The student-faculty ratio stands at 13:1, fostering an intimate and supportive learning environment.

With its affordable tuition fee and great options for graduate-level programs, for international students seeking Day 1 CPT, New England College may be the perfect fit. Enroll in New England College today and start your journey towards valuable and relevant professional development.

New England College's Accreditation

Locations

Henniker: 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242

CPT Policies at New England College

The university’s master’s programs are designed to be completed in 20–24 months, with each semester lasting 4 months.

This academic format applies to graduate options including the Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Healthcare Management, Executive MS in Artificial Intelligence (STEM), Executive MS in Data Science and Analytics (STEM), Executive MS in Health Informatics (STEM), Executive MS in IT Cybersecurity (STEM), and Executive MS in IT Project Management (STEM).

New England College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.

At NEC, CPT is offered through academic, for-credit internships that require a formal agreement between the employer, the faculty sponsor, and the student. Together, these three parties create a structured learning experience at the work site, where students contribute their skills and effort while gaining practical knowledge in their field.

Internships may be paid or unpaid (most are unpaid) and can take place in private, nonprofit, or government organizations.

After enrollment is confirmed, students must submit an NEC Employment Agreement Form and a job offer letter for CPT eligibility review. Once CPT is approved, NEC issues an updated I-20, and students may begin working on the start date listed on the new I-20. CPT authorization must be renewed every term.

CPT Details

CPT authorization needs to be renewed every term.

New England College requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.

One weekend per term, during the fourth week of the semester. Friday (8am - 6pm), Saturday (8am - 6pm), Sunday (8am to 3pm).

Tuition

Tuition Fee

$17,500 - $19,400

Program	Tuition Per Credit	Annual Tuition	Total Tuition
Master's	$485	$10,143	$18,291

Other Fees

Application Fee: Contact Us to waive
Recurrent Fees (Per Term): $340 (Student Services Fee)

Payment Plan

✅ Available

Payment plans are available through New England College’s MyCollegePaymentPlan. Students must enroll in a payment plan by the Friday prior to the start of the term. A $65 service fee applies each term. The plan is set up with monthly automatic installments, though students may log in to make additional payments more frequently, such as weekly or biweekly, if they choose.

Academic Calendar

Terms	Application Deadline	Semester Start Date	CPT Start Date
Spring I 2026	01/02/2026	01/12/2026	01/12/2026
Spring II 2026	03/06/2026	03/16/2026	03/16/2026
Summer I 2026	04/20/2026	05/04/2026	05/04/2026
Summer II 2026	06/29/2026	07/13/2026	07/13/2026
Fall I 2026	08/17/2026	08/31/2026	08/31/2026
Fall II 2026	10/26/2026	11/09/2026	11/09/2026

Initial F1 Students: 3 months before the first day of the term. If you missed the deadline, please get in touch with us.
If you missed the deadline, please contact us. We are the official recruitment partner of New England College; we can help you accelerate your application.

Day 1 CPT Programs at New England College

Executive MBA

New England College’s Executive MBA program offers Day 1 CPT and other Curricular Practical Training (CPT) opportunities for eligible international students. Through the program, students develop advanced leadership skills and gain a profound understanding of management dynamics, preparing them for success in various industries. Join New England College now and take advantage of their Day 1 CPT option, to gain practical work experience while pursuing your studies with their Executive MBA program.

Prerequisites

You have completed a U.S. degree and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S.

Core Course (33 units)

MG 5125 - Leadership and Change in Organizations 3
AC 5255 - Accounting for Leaders 3
MG 5415 - Organizational Communication for Leaders 3
MG 5615 - Organizational Economics 3
MG 6115 - Strategic Project Management 3
FI 6315 - Managerial Finance 3
MG 5315 - Marketing Strategies 3
MG 5633 - Human Resources as a Strategic Partner 3
MG 6415 - Ethical Decision-Making for Leaders 3
MG 6615 - Operational Planning and Policy 3
MG 6895 - Quality and Technology in the Workplace 3

Other Credits Required (7 units)

MG 590x - Internship in Business Administration

The internship allows students to connect and apply the academic and theoretical study of strategic leadership with practical experience in the field. Students have the means to apply academic concepts to solve real-world business problems. The internship is designed for students to better understand the work expectations and individual organizational culture. Credits: 1 to 4

Executive MBA Healthcare Management

New England College’s Executive MBA in Healthcare Management is a 40-credit online program designed for working professionals and recent graduates who want to build advanced leadership skills for today’s fast-changing healthcare industry. Typically completed in less than two years, the program combines flexible learning with practical, career-focused instruction from faculty who are active business leaders. Students develop expertise in strategic analysis, analytical decision-making, leadership, and organizational dynamics tailored to healthcare management.

The curriculum prepares graduates to solve complex operational and organizational challenges by integrating core business disciplines such as accounting, finance, marketing, economics, operations, MIS, and organizational behavior. Graduates also strengthen written and oral communication, ethical and inclusive leadership, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration skills—supporting career growth in healthcare leadership roles focused on improving efficiency and patient outcomes.

Courses:

AC 5255 - Accounting for Leaders
FI 6315 - Managerial Finance
HCA 5120 - Essentials of Health Informatics
HCA 6125 - Healthcare Optimization: Quality & Lean Strategies
HCA 6135 - Comparative Health Systems Analysis
MG 5125 - Leadership and Change in Organizations
MG 5315 - Marketing Strategies
MG 5415 - Organizational Communication for Leaders
MG 5633 - Human Resources as a Strategic Partner
MG 6115 - Strategic Project Management
MG 6615 - Operational Planning and Policy
7 credits required fromMG 590x - Internship in Business Administration

Executive MS Artificial Intelligence

The Executive Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program provides the foundational knowledge and tools to prepare students to become successful AI practitioners. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and gain practical skills in data acquisition, machine and deep learning, natural language processing, algorithms, vision, robotics, and other AI components that enable you to formulate AI-based solutions with cutting-edge AI technologies while considering ethical and legal boundaries. To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have general knowledge of IT systems and processes
You have completed a U.S. degree and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S

Core Course (36 units)

Core Courses:

AI 5120 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
AI 5230 - Data Science for Artificial Intelligence
AI 5420 - Information Visualization for Artificial Intelligence
AI 6110 - Natural Language Processing
AI 6420 - Machine Learning and Deep Learning
AI 6540 - Computer Vision
AI 6590 - Computer Robotics
AI 6650 - Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

4 credits from:

AI 6710 - Artificial Intelligence Applications in Industry
AI 6820 - Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence

Executive MS Data Science and Analytics

This program offers Curricular Practical Training (CPT) opportunities, including the option of day 1 CPT for international students. This program prepares students to work across diverse industries and organizations, equipping them with foundational concepts and methodologies in data analytics, including basic statistics, data visualization, and machine learning for descriptive and predictive purposes. By offering CPT opportunities, CPT University New England College enables international students to gain valuable work experience while pursuing their studies. Join the Data Science and Analytics program and take advantage of the CPT option to fast-track your career in the rapidly growing IT and cybersecurity fields.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have general knowledge of IT systems and processes.
You have completed a U.S. degree and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S.

Core Course (30 units)

CT 5130 - Introduction to SQL for Data Analytics Credits
CT 5150 - Data Science Tools Credits
CT 5325 - Data Mining and Statistical Modeling Credits
CT 6445 - Visual Analytics Credits
CT 6535 - Python and Data Analytics Credits
CT 6570 - Web Analytics Credits
CT 6710 - Spreadsheets for Business Analysis Credits
CT 6760 - Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing Credits
CT 6910 - Machine Learning Credits
CT 6920 - Big Data Tools and Architecture Credits

Other Required Credits (6 Units)

This internship series allows students to overlay the academic and theoretical study of Data Analytics with practical experience in the field. Students have the means to apply academic concepts to solve real-world business problems. The internship is designed for students to better understand the work expectations and individual organizational culture. Credits: 1 to 4

Executive MS Health Informatics

The Executive MS in Health Informatics equips students with the skills to improve healthcare efficiency through data. Designed for professionals, this hybrid program spans database design, compliance, and machine learning applications, preparing students for the healthcare and IT sectors. International students can gain practical experience through Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Graduates will master database design, data integrity, privacy, standards compliance, and the presentation of healthcare data for decision-making. They will also learn risk management and project planning in health informatics, readying them for leadership roles that enhance healthcare with data and technology.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have general knowledge of IT systems and processes
You have completed a U.S. degree and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S

Core Course (36 units)

HIM 5115 - Health Informatics Management Principles
HIM 5225 - Design and Implementation of Health Information Systems
HIM 5325 - Design of Data Mining Systems
HIM 5615 - Design of Database Systems
HIM 6035 - Health Informatics Compliance and Integrity
HIM 6055 - Security Strategies for Healthcare Systems
HIM 6115 - Managing the Healthcare Project
HIM 6125 - Healthcare Data Analytics
HIM 6335 - Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
HIM 6445 - Visualizing Healthcare Data
HIM 5911 - Internship I in Health Informatics
HIM 5912 - Internship II in Health Informatics
HIM 5913 - Internship III in Health Informatics
HIM 5914 - Internship IV in Health Informatics
HIM 5915 - Internship V in Health Informatics

Executive MS IT Cybersecurity

This advanced program provides training in the latest technologies for IT and business professionals, including roles such as manager, programmer, database analyst, or network engineer. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining data confidentiality, availability, and integrity.

Enroll today to boost your career prospects and gain a competitive edge by using Day 1 CPT to accumulate work experience in the U.S.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have general knowledge of IT systems and processes
You have completed a U.S. degree and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S.

Core Course (30 units)

ECS 5100 - Computer Security: Foundations
ECS 5200 - Database Security
ECS 6100 - Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance
ECS 6200 - Cybersecurity Planning and Management
ECS 6300 - Network Security
ECS 6400 - Building Secure Web Applications
ECS 6500 - Cloud Computing
ECS 6600 - Ethical Hacking
ECS 6700 - Information Assurance
ECS 6900 - Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques

Other Credits Required (6 units)

ECS 590x - Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems

The Practicum/Internship allows students to overlay the academic and theoretical study of Computer Information Systems with practical experience in the field. Students have the means to apply academic concepts to solve real-world business problems. The Internship is designed for students to better understand the work expectations and individual organizational culture. Credits: 1 to 4

Executive MS IT Project Management

New England College’s Executive Master of Science in IT Project Management is designed for experienced technology professionals who want to strengthen IT project management leadership and technical skills. Built for working adults who already hold a master’s degree, the program starts with experiential learning from the first term and uses a flexible hybrid format, including an intensive weekend residency that supports collaboration and networking.

In this 40-credit executive master’s degree, students build advanced expertise in areas like organizational dynamics, risk management, and organizational change, then apply those skills through an internship and an in-depth capstone project focused on a real IT project management challenge. Graduates are prepared to lead complex IT initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and recommend process improvements—positioning them for senior project management and IT management roles.

Courses:

PM 5115 - Leading People and Projects
PM 5135 - Professional Communication and Research
PM 5215 - IT Projects and Change
PM 5245 - Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
PM 5315 - Procurement Analysis for Projects
PM 5415 - Ethical Decision Making and Compliance for IT
PM 5675 - Managing Projects and Risks
PM 6315 - Security Management for Project Managers
PM 6615 - Project and Portfolio Management Using Lean
PM 6875 - Global Management Issues in IT Project Management
PM 6900 - IT Project Management Capstone
7 credits required fromPM 590x - Internship in Project Management

Application to New England College

Before Enrollment

Step 1. Book a free consultation with us

Step 2. Prepare the following documents for your application:

Transcript - Highest Transcript
Resume
Passport
Financial Proof

Having trouble with the application? Contact us.

After Enrollment - CPT Application

After receiving the acceptance letter, confirm with your advisor the SEVIS transfer time and fill out the SEVIS transfer form to transfer SEVIS from your original school to New England College.

FAQ - CPT at New England College

Executive MBA
Executive MBA Healthcare Management
Executive MS Artificial Intelligence
Executive MS Data Science and Analytics
Executive MS Health Informatics
Executive MS Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Executive MS in Information Technology & Project Management

MS. in Data Science and Analytics is one of the most popular Day 1 CTP programs at NEC.

2022, the U.S. tech sector laid off many international workers, mainly people with IT/CS background. However, positions for data science and analytics are still in demand.

MBA is also very popular. MBA is a very versatile major that is popular at almost all Day 1 CPT universities.

Students will need to attend 3 days of onsite classes every semester (usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

$485/Credit Hour Depending on the program, the total cost for a Day 1 CPT program at NEC ranged from $17,500-$19,400.

Yes, but noted, you will not be able to use CPT to work during this semester.

No, you have to complete a U.S. degree before and/ or have at least 3+ years of U.S. work experience.

No, if you hope to enroll in Day 1 CPT programs at NEC, you need to have an internship or job in the US.

Yes, the internship can be an unpaid position.

🚨Disclaimer: The term "Day 1 CPT Universities" commonly refers to universities that allow students to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) at the start of their first semester. However, getting CPT approval on the first day of the program is not automatic or guaranteed and depends on submitting a complete application on time. In most cases, CPT approval takes 5 to 15 business days after the university receives the required documents.

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