National Louis University (NLU) offers professionally focused graduate programs with clear academic structures and flexible locations.
The Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program, available in Tampa, Florida, requires 60 credits and can be completed in 40 months. Students can choose from four concentrations: Accounting, International Business, Marketing, and Management—designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in academia or industry.
The Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (STEM-designated) program is offered in both Chicago, Illinois and Tampa, Florida. The program requires 30 credits and is designed to be completed in just 15 months, equipping students with advanced analytical and technical skills in high demand across industries.
CPT is an integral part of the program. MSOL, MSBDA and DBA at NLU supports day 1 CPT. Your internship has to be relevant to what you’ve learned in the class.
- Requires 30 semester hours for completion
- Requires to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Students who earn a grade below a “C” in any course must retake the course. It is recommended that the course be retaken the next time it is available to remove the continued negative impact on the student’s GPA.
CPT Application
- Submit CPT application materials (Offer Letter, contractual agreements signed by employers, etc.) to the school DSO.
- After your DSO approved your application, you will receive a CPT i-20. on which CPT start and end time will be listed.
- No extra charge is needed for applying for CPT
- Remember to renew your CPT approval when required.
National Louis University requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.
Attend one full onsite weekend per term on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the beginning of each semester or quarter, while completing all other classes online through the university’s learning management system.
