Saint Peter's University

University Overview

Saint Peter’s University was founded in 1872 as Saint Peter's College, it was an independent undergraduate liberal arts college. For more than 120 years, the university has continued to provide educational resources to Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, and surrounding communities.

Accreditation

• Saint Peter's University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (MSCHE).
• The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• The School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

Location

Day 1 CPT at Saint Peter’s University

Experiential learning is required throughout the MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics Programs. This requirement may be satisfied each term through employment in a field directly related to the program (CPT) or through a research practicum (a $495 fee per term applies to the research practicum course).

F-1 Students are eligible for CPT throughout the programs. Curricular Practical Training (or, “CPT”) is off-campus work authorization (paid or unpaid) for international students. In the Data Science and Business Analytics Master’s programs (professional hybrid), experiential learning/CPT is required throughout the completion of the degree. This means that international students enrolled in these master’s degree programs must work in a field related to their study to satisfy the degree requirements of the program students throughout the program. In order to ensure that the selected employment experience is appropriate, all CPT must be approved both by an academic advisor and a Designated School Official (“DSO”) of Saint Peter’s.

Day 1 CPT Program - Data Science (STEM)

The 36-semester hour Master of Science degree in Computer Information Sciences provides a challenging opportunity to pursue a versatile course of study reflecting the student’s desire, background, and future responsibilities. The program includes a variety of specialties that are covered in depth to probe the frontiers of scientific and engineering knowledge in the domain. A graduate of the program can integrate computational, interpersonal, and team skills, to secure professional employment or pursue a doctoral degree in the field.

Degree Course Requirements - 36 credit hours

In order to graduate with a concentration, students must take five (5) courses, totaling 15 credit hours in the area of their chosen concentration.

The Master of Science in Business Analytics program is designed for working managers and professionals who plan to learn or enhance their data analytics skills and use data in management processes and decision-making to discover business insights and meet market needs.

The program is offered by the Data Science Institute (DSI). The curriculum covers strategic management, finance, advanced data analytics, and data visualization.

The program requires the completion of 30-course credits

Tuition

MS Data Science

Total Trimester Estimate: $4,667

Total Program Estimate: $28,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (20 months)

MS Business Analytic

Total Semester Estimate: $5,000

Total Program Estimate: $25,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (15-18 months, depending upon start date)

Application

Submit an online application form (https://admissions.saintpeters.edu/apply/)

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1. Upload personal application information, including

• I-20

• Passport

• Visa

• Resume

• Statement of Purpose

• 2 Recommendation Letters

Recommendation letters should focus on the following areas:

• How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

• What do you consider the applicant's strengths?

• In which areas could the applicant exhibit additional growth or improvement?

• How would you describe the applicant's interpersonal skills?

• Official Transcript (upload an unofficial transcript when applying, submit an official transcript after acceptance)

• Certificate of deposit (bank statement with a balance of more than $27,800 within the last three months or equivalent in other currency is acceptable.)

• Note: If you have a master's degree and work experience in the U.S., you do not need to submit a personal statement or letter of recommendation.

After you receive your acceptance letter, you should confirm the SEVIS transfer time with the International Student Office of your original school, and fill out the SEVIS transfer form to transfer your SEVIS from your original school to Saint Peter's University.