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Ottawa University

Ottawa University is a U.S. private non-profit university. It offers Day 1 CPT programs in the central states of America.

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Day 1 CPT Programs

Ottawa University offers EMBA program which supports Day 1 CPT. It allows you to start your work on the first day of class.

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University Overview

Ottawa University has more than 150 years of history. It has grown from a single building in 1865 into a comprehensive educational institution that serves more than 4,000 students through its two residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas, and Surprise, Arizona as well as adult and graduate studies campuses in Kansas City, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and online.

Location

 

Ottawa Campus

1001 S. Cedar Street, Ottawa, KS 66067


Brookfield Campus

245 S. Executive Dr., Suite 110 Brookfield, WI 53005


Overland Park Campus

4370 West 109th St., Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 66211


Phoenix Campus

9414 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Accreditation

Ottawa University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1914. Its Business School program is nationally accredited by the ACBSP, and the Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is also approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCACE) and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Ottawa’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is a popular day 1 CPT program among international students. Ottawa also has campuses in Arizona, Kansas and Wisconsin, convenient for those who work in central states and on the West Coast.

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CIAM Day 1 CPT Quick Guide

Location

  • Surprise, AZ
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Ottawa, KS
  • Brookfield, WI
Location

School Type

  • Non-Profit
School Type

On-Site Frequency

  • 1/Semester
On-Site Frequency

Annual Tuition

  • $10,740 - $11,050
Annual Tuition

Program Duration

  • Master's: 1.5 - 2 years
  • Doctoral: 3 - 4 years
Program Duration

Day 1 CPT Programs

  • EMBA
  • DBA
  • MS Nursing
  • CAGS - Cybersecurity for Managers (STEM)
Day 1 CPT Programs

Day 1 CPT at Ottawa University

Day 1 CPT Policy
  • CPT is a required component of the EMBA program.
  • CPT is usually issued from the 1st day of class and can be used 365 throughout a year without a gap.
  • The University has very strict requirements for on-site attendance. Unexcused absences may fail to complete the course properly and affect student status in the United States.
  • Ottawa University has a great reputation. USCIS generally does not question the legitimacy of implementing a CPT in its program when reviewing its students’ H1b applications.
Teaching Format

Hybrid :

  • F1 students are required to take 2 courses per semester to maintain their full-time student status. 1 of them is online, and the other one is on-site.
  • Online course takes place every week, usually scheduled on a weekday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
  • Onsite courses usually last for 3 consecutive days.
  • Students can take weekend onsite classes at three locations: Kansas City, Phoenix, or Milwaukee.
On-Site Frequency
EMBA & MSN
  • 1 per semester
  • 3 consecutive days, from Friday through Sunday.
  • Usually at the beginning and end of the course.

DBA

  • 2 per semester
  • 3 consecutive days, from Friday through Sunday.
  • One weekend every 8 week.
  • Usually at the beginning and end of the course.

Day 1 CPT Program at Ottawa University

Day 1 CPT Program - EMBA (STEM)

Ottawa University only has one day 1 CPT program—EMBA. The full name of EMBA is “Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)”. It is a STEM program designed to provide a business immersion experience that will prepare you for the high-level role you’ve been seeking in the global marketplace.

EMBA has four concentrations to choose from and has both national and regional accreditation.

Many other central or western CPT schools require monthly or even weekly attendance at the school's on-site classes. In comparison, Ottawa University's day1 CPT programs offer significant savings in commuting time and transportation costs to and from the university.

EMBA Requirements - 42 credit hours

Core Courses
  • BUS 7000 Organizational Behavior and Theory
  • BUS 7200 Value Systems & Professional Ethics
  • BUS 7500 Managerial Economics
  • BUS 7600 Managerial Finance
  • BUS 7800 Management Accounting
Concentration Requirement

In order to graduate with a concentration, students must take six (6) courses, totaling 18 credit hours in the area of their chosen concentration:

  • Business Data Analytics (STEM)
  • Health Care Management
  • Information Technology (STEM)
  • Operational Effectiveness

 

Capstone Course
  • BUS 8500 Graduate Seminar: Business Policy and Strategy
Executive Practicum
  • BUS/IT 8701/8702 Executive Practicum

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.

Day 1 CPT Program - DBA (STEM)

If you're interested in doctoral-level Day 1 CPT program or “Day 1 CPT universities offer Ph.D. level courses”, Ottawa University's DBA program may be of interest to you. This program offers a combination of empirical exploration and evidence-based decision-making that can help you develop successful data-driven strategies and solutions for your organization. By attending six two-day on-campus residencies each year, you can continue working while pursuing your degree. As a graduate of the DBA program, you'll be prepared to lead in the field of strategic evidence-based management, which is essential for executives and scholar-practitioners in today's business world.

*Only Ottawa, KS campus offers DBA.

Courses and Curriculum

The core curriculum of OU's DBA features current business and economic research. It emphasizes knowledge-based competitive strategy, communication skills, organizational development, and direct application to your current and future career goals. Coursework includes:

  • Strategic Human Capital Management

  • Informed Decision Making

  • Financial Value Generation Strategy

  • Knowledge-Based Competitive Strategy

  • Strategic Implementation Methodologies

  • 21st Century Strategy

With working professionals in mind, the 56 credit-hour doctoral degree program can be primarily online. Like all of the graduate programs offered by OU, the DBA is fast-tracked with flexible eight-week terms - six terms per year - allowing you to take courses at your pace and with the ability to take more than one course per term.

Program Format and Pricing

The DBA is designed to be completed with consecutive enrollment throughout the 3-year program, which consists of 9 semesters. Courses are offered every 8-weeks with 6 terms per year.

Price per Semester : $5,525

Semesters are considered fall, spring and summer.


*For detailed curriculum and course descriptions, please download the DBA program overview.

Day 1 CPT Program - MS Nursing

Ottawa University offers an opportunity to advance your nursing career with an accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree online. This program is designed to enhance the quality of patient care and expand your career opportunities.

The innovative online MSN program at Ottawa is tailored to help you achieve both personal and professional objectives, while potentially boosting your earning capacity. This fast-paced curriculum prepares graduates to act as servant leaders in the nursing field, contributing to better health outcomes for individuals, families, groups, and communities across a variety of populations.

*Only Overland Park, KS campus offers MS Nursing program.

MSN Requirements - 36 credit hours

Core Courses

NSRG 7000 Transition to the Graduate Nursing Role (3 credit hours)

NSRG 7100 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)

NSRG 7200 Advanced Pharmacology (3 credit hours)

NSRG 7300 Advanced Health Assessment (3 credit hours)

NSRG 7400 Research to Improve Quality and Safety for Graduate Nursing Roles (3 credit hours)

NSRG 7500 Cultural Diversity, Policy and Advocacy within Population Health (3 credit hours)

Concentration Courses

In order to graduate with a concentration, students must take six (6) courses, totaling 18 credit hours in the area of their chosen concentration:

Nurse Educator Specialization (18 credit hours)

  • Foundations for Nurse Educator Practice | NSRG 7601 (3 credit hours)
  • Teaching Strategies for Today’s Nurse Educator | NRSG 7602 (3 credit hours) Curriculum Design and Assessment Techniques in Nursing Education | NRSG 7603 (3 credit hours)
  • Instructional Technology and Simulation in Nursing Education | NSRG 7604 (3 credit hours)
  • Nurse Educator Practicum | NSRG 7605 (3 credit hours)
  • Nurse Educator Capstone | NSRG 7606 (3 credit hours)

Nurse Leadership Specialization (18 credit hours)

  • Foundations for Nurse Leader Practice | NSRG 7701 (3 credit hours)
  • Health Information and Systems Management as a Nurse Leader | NSRG 7702 (3 credit hours)
  • Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurse Leaders | NSRG 7703 (3 credit hours)
  • Business Concepts for Nurse Leaders | NSRG 7704 (3 credit hours)
  • Nurse Leader Practicum | NSRG 7705 (3 credit hours)
  • Nurse Leader Capstone | NSRG 7706 (3 credit hours)

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Full Degree Catalog

Day 1 CPT Program - Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)-Cybersecurity for Managers (STEM)

As business models become more data-driven, the way in which organizations handle and defend data, as well as the computing infrastructures, are more important than ever. Therefore, the EMBA Cybersecurity program covers a wide range of security topics across the entire security stack. The insights provided through data, and the protection of that data, are the most powerful tools in enabling businesses to perform well without data or funds lost – directly or indirectly – through cybercrime. Within the program,  advanced knowledge in areas of data, network, host, application and user controls will be gained in conjunction with key management topics addressing the overall security lifecycle, including governance and technical controls focused on protecting, detecting and responding to security issues.

Academic Calendar 2024 - 2025

Terms Semester Start Date Application Deadline CPT Start Date
Summer1 5/6/2024 4/5/2024 5/6/2024
Summer2 7/1/2024 5/31/2024 7/1/2024
Fall1 8/26/2024 7/26/2024 8/26/2024
Fall2 10/21/2024 9/20/2024 10/21/2024
Spring1 1/13/2025 12/13/2024 1/13/2025
Spring2 3/10/2025 2/7/2025 3/10/2025

Initial F1 Students: 3 months before the first day of the term.

If you missed the deadline, please get in touch with us. We are the official recruitment partner of Ottowa University; we can help you accelerate your application.

Tuition & Scholarship

  • $5,370 per semester for a master’s degree (*$5,615 per semester for those who choose the Cybersecurity track)
  • EMBA Cybersecurity for Managers and CAGS-Cybersecurity for Managers includes an additional $750 cyber range fee for each range course (5 total)
  • $5,525 per semester for DBA program
Tuition is paid on a semester-by-semester basis and is due by the start of each semester.

Ottawa University currently does not offer scholarships to international students. However, if you apply through us (day1cpt.org), you can get $100 cash back and we can help you waive the application fee. Contact us, if you are interested in Ottawa!

Application

Ottawa University has 6 admission windows per year: The beginning of February; the beginning of March; the beginning of May; the end of June; the end of August; and, mid-October.

If you miss the window and wish to catch up, you may consider our expedited enrollment service. For details, leave us a message regarding your situation, our consultants are on their way to help!


Step by Step Self Application Guide

Step 1: Register on Ottawa’s Application Portal

  • Enter your name, email address, school, campus, and program of interest.
  • Enter “Goelite, Inc.” in the Agent field to waive the $75 application fee.
  • Submit

* Goelite is day1cpt.org’s parent company and the designated admission agent for many day 1 CPT universities. Using this code can help you waive their application fee.

 

Step 2: Upload Documents

After receiving an email from the admissions officer, follow the email prompts to upload the following application documents:

  • Personal Information Collection Form
  • Personal Statement of Purpose (students working or studying in the U.S. can waive this)
  • Transcripts Official Transcript
  • Three Recommendation Letters
  • Language scores (students who are working or earning a degree in the U.S. can waive this)
  • I-20 (the latest version)
  • I-94 (click here to download, select Get Most Recent I-94)
  • Passport
  • Visa Photo
  • Resume
  • Bank Statement (bank statement with a balance of more than $28, 400 or equivalent in other currency within the last three months)

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 Ottawa University.

 

Having trouble with the application? Contact us.

FAQ - Day 1 CPT at Ottawa University

What are the programs at Ottawa University offer day 1 CPT?
  • Executive Master in Business Administration
  • DBA Doctoral Program
  • MS in Nursing
What are some day 1 CPT policies for Ottawa University?
  • This program follows a hybrid format, combining online and offline learning. Each semester, students must complete two courses. One course is entirely online, with a weekly class from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The other course is held on campus, with a three-day offline class at the start and end of the program (Friday through Sunday).
What is Ottawa University's accreditation?
  • The business school in Ottawa has received the ACBSP national award, while their Nursing Program has passed the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The school is also approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
What is the cost of the EMBA program?
  • The school's EMBA program with Day-1 CPT is only $4,990 per semester ($5,615 per semester for the Cybersecurity option).
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