Sullivan University

University Overview

Sullivan University is a private institution founded in 1962. It offers career-focused higher education. Sullivan University now offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

The university first earned its fame in Business and Culinary Arts programs. The students and faculty of the Culinary Arts programs have won multiple awards in numerous competitions in the US. Starting in 2021, Sullivan University has been supplying meals for NASA and the International Space Station. Sullivan University has expanded into 6 professional colleges, including allied health, business & technology, hospitality studies, legal studies, nursing, pharmacy, and health sciences. There are 3,500 students, and the faculty-to-student ratio is 10:1.

Sullivan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), one of the most authoritative regional college accreditation in the United States. The university is also accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Sullivan University is not currently participating in the US News Ranking.

Louisville, KY

3101 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205

Lexington, KY

2355 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504

Day 1 Day 1 CPT at Sullivan University

Sullivan University provides CPT authorization to students according to USCIS regulations.

Students enrolled in EMBA, MSMIT, MBA&MSMIT dual degree, or MSM (experiential learning track) programs must take 4 Graduate Management Experiential Courses (MGT596, MGT597, MGT696, and MGT 697 for 1 credit hour each) to apply to classroom knowledge to real work. Therefore, students must apply for CPT on the first day of class.
Similarly, students enrolled in Ph.D. in Management (IT Management Concentration) program must take 4 Knowledge Management Practical Application Courses (CSC734, CSC735, CSC736, and CSC737 for 1 credit hour each) to apply classroom knowledge to real work. Therefore, students must apply for CPT on the first day of class.

Students must attend all the experiential on the first,  fifth, and eighth week after school starts. Otherwise, their CPT authorization will be voided.

Students participating in the CPT only need to enroll in the experiential for the first four quarters. After that, they can continue CPT without enrolling in the experiential and paying for the extra credit hours.

Day 1 CPT Program - Master of Science in Management

The MSM program is designed solely for professionals who desire to master the human side of business management.

The core courses include:

• Methods and conduct of organizational assessments

• Strategic management of human assets

• Strategic planning in domestic and international environments

• Managerial communication

• Ethical decision making

On average, the program requires 48 credit hours and takes 18 months to complete.

Day 1 CPT Program - Dual Degree of MBA & MSMIT

This dual degree is designed for students who desire to complete MBA and MSMIT degrees in the shortest possible time frame.

On average, the program requires 64 credit hours and takes 24 months to complete.

Day 1 CPT Program - Ph.D in Management

The Ph.D. in Management program students can complete the program while working full-time. Many professors in this program are well-known in the field of study. They have partnered with students to conduct research, co-author scholarly articles, and present at professional conferences.

The mission of this program is to provide opportunities for students to develop research and application skills and prepare individuals to serve as leaders and scholars in their organizations.

The program's first two years are designated for completing the core courses. The students will start working on their dissertations in the third year.

This program is suitable for students committed to research and discovering new knowledge.

On average, the program requires 90 credit hours and takes 3-4 years to complete.

The program allows the students to complete in a maximum of 7 years. Starting the 4th year, the university will continue CPT authorization if the students can show progress in their dissertations.

Otherwise, the university may pause CPT authorization.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition

Students in the master’s and doctoral programs are charged by credit hours.

Master’s Program

• 48 credit hours (64 credit hours for a dual degree program)

• $660 per credit hour and about $5,280 per quarter

• Total tuition is $31,680 ($42,240 for a dual degree program)

Doctoral Program

• 90 credit hours

• $780 per credit hour

• $6,240 per quarter

• Total tuition is $70,200

Additionally, there is an application fee of $100 for a doctoral program and $50 for other programs. Please contact us to waive the application fee. After enrollment, international students need to pay a $50 International Enrollment & Student Processing Fee.

Scholarships

Graduate School Scholarship (up to $4,500): all the students with a GPA over 3.0 have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed 6 times after being admitted/Most of the students who apply through us will receive the scholarship after the criteria are met)

3.0 - 3.24 cumulative GPA = $3,000 

3.25 - 3.49 cumulative GPA = $3,600 

3.5 and above cumulative GPA = $4,500

Application

Requirements

• Language: IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL – 70, PTE – 50, iTEP – 4.0. (The language requirement is waived if you have a bachelor’s degree in the US, or you can contact us to waive the language requirement)

• GPA 2.5+ from your previous degree

Additional Requirements for Doctoral Programs

• A U.S master’s degree with a GPA 3.0+ or GMAT 600+

• Students from a management position in the IT industry are likely to be admitted

Program Application

1. Click here for the online application and an application package that we put together

   (application fee waiver, program introductions, and free consultation)

2. Submit application materials

   • Application form and application fee (will be waived if apply through us)

   • Passport, I-94, I-20, and EAD card

   • Language test score

   • Transcript (transcript from outside of the U.S. needs to be certified by WES, ECE, or FECA)

   • Deposit statement ($26,820 for master’s programs, $30,060 for doctoral programs)

   • Resume

   • Statement of purpose (750 words)

   • 3 letters of recommendation (doctoral programs only)

3. Interview

The application will only be processed after you’ve submitted all the application materials.

It takes about 7 days to receive the application results after submission. It may take longer for doctoral programs. Please contact us if you wish to accelerate the process.