Question 1

What are Day 1 CPT programs?

Accepted Answer

Day 1 CPT programs are academic programs that allow international students to begin Curricular Practical Training from the first day of study when required by the curriculum.

Question 2

Which programs offer Day 1 CPT?

Accepted Answer

Common programs include MBA, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Engineering Management, and doctoral programs like DBA.

Question 3

Are STEM programs available with Day 1 CPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many Day 1 CPT programs are STEM-designated, especially in fields like Computer Science, Data Analytics, and Information Technology.

Question 4

How long do CPT programs take?

Accepted Answer

Most master’s programs take 1.5 to 2 years, while doctoral programs can take 2 to 5 years depending on the field.

Question 5

Do CPT programs require on-campus attendance?

Accepted Answer

Most programs follow a hybrid format with limited on-campus attendance such as one weekend per semester.

Master's and Doctorate Programs with Day 1 CPT

Explore high-demand Master's and Doctorate programs with day 1 CPT. All programs are delivered in a hybrid format.

MS Health Informatics

Benedictine University

STEM

MS Data Analytics

Benedictine University

STEM

MSCS-Cybersecurity

Ottawa University

STEM

MSCS-Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Ottawa University

STEM

MBA-Supply Chain Management

Texas Wesleyan University

STEM

MBA-Data Analytics

Texas Wesleyan University

STEM

MBA-Healthcare Administration

Texas Wesleyan University

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MBA-Business Administration

Texas Wesleyan University

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MBA-Digital Marketing

Texas Wesleyan University

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MS Pharmaceutical Sciences

Harrisburg University

STEM

EMBA-Operational Effectiveness

Ottawa University

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Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

Ottawa University

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MS Biotechnology

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Analytics

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Techpreneurship

Harrisburg University

STEM

EMBA-Healthcare Management

Ottawa University

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MBA-General Business

Humphreys University

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MS Computer Information Sciences

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Learning Technologies and Media Design

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Nursing

Ottawa University

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MS Healthcare Informatics

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Project Management

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Information Systems Engineering & Management

Harrisburg University

STEM

MS Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management

Harrisburg University

STEM

EMBA-Business Data Analytics

Ottawa University

STEM

MS Human-Centered Interaction Design

Harrisburg University

STEM

Explore high-demand Master's and Doctorate programs with day 1 CPT.
All programs are delivered in a hybrid format.