National Louis University
Location: Knoxville, TN
TuitionFee: $12,600/year
Accreditation: SACSCOC
School Type: Private Non-Profit
Enrollment Windows: May/Jun/Aug/Sep/Jan/Mar
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Onsite Frequency: 1/semester, 3 days every visit
CPT Renew Frequency: Update 1 time per semester
CPT Programs: EMBA, MSBA (STEM), MSPM
Location: Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL
TuitionFee: $14,976-$18,960/year
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
School Type: Private Non-Profit
Enrollment Windows: Jan/Apr/Jul/Sep
Onsite Frequency: 1/semester
CPT Renew Frequency: Update 1 time per year
CPT Programs: DBA, MSBDA
National Louis University Overview
National Louis University (NLU) is a private institution located in Chicago, Illinois, with a rich history in education dating back to its founding in 1886. The university has played a significant role in pioneering the National Kindergarten Movement, establishing the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and advancing academic and professional training in early childhood education. NLU offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, with multiple campuses throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and a regional campus in Tampa, Florida, catering to international students from 13 counties in central Florida.
NLU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six major regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The university is also actively engaged in the HLC's Academic Quality Improvement Program. Currently, National Louis University ranks around 300th in the U.S. News national university rankings and holds the 9th position in the U.S. News rankings for Economic Diversity among American universities.
Policies & Tuition
- Academic Policy
- CPT Policy
- Onsite Policy
- Tuition and Scholarship
Academic Policy
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National Louis University (NLU)'s DBA program operates on a semester system, with three 16-week semesters each year.
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The MS Business Analytics program at NLU operates on a quarter system, comprising four quarters in a year.
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NLU's DBA and MS BA Programs feature a hybrid teaching model, requiring international students to enroll in at least two courses (totaling 6 credits) per semester.
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The program involves intensive on-campus sessions during the first weekend (Friday to Sunday) of the semester, followed by online coursework. For the remaining weeks of the semester, students can complete the courses online, utilizing the university's learning management system for their studies.
CPT Policy
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National Louis University (NLU) offers Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization to full-time international students, by USCIS and SEVIS regulations.
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Students need to submit CPT application materials to the school's DSO, including an Offer Letter and employer-signed contractual agreements.
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Once CPT is approved, students will receive a new I-20 and can start to work according to the CPT start date on the I-20.
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CPT fees are included in the program cost; no additional fees are required for CPT.
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Alternatives like Employment Verification are acceptable. Contact us for more information.
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CPT requires renewal every academic year. There is no gap between CPT authorizations.
Onsite Policy
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The DBA program at National Louis University (NLU) requires campus attendance once each semester, spanning an entire weekend.
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MSBA program students are required to take two courses each quarter. One of the two courses requires a campus visit once every quarter.
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This amounts to just three campus visits per year, which is very manageable for students. Additionally, the tuition for the DBA program is highly cost-effective compared to other Day 1 CPT DBA programs.
Tuition and Scholarship
- Tuition Fee:
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The DBA program has a fixed tuition fee of $4,992 per semester, which includes CPT costs. Students usually complete the program in 10 semesters; in this case, total cost of the program is $49,920.
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The tuition for the MS Business Data Analytics program is $4,740 per quarter. The entire program consists of five quarters. The total cost of the program is $23,700.
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Scholarships:
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Currently, NLU does not offer scholarships for international students. However, applying through us allows for a waiver of the application fee.
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Day 1 CPT Programs
Master's programs:
- Requires completion of 30 credits;
- Typically finished in an average of 15 months;
- Can provide up to 1-2 additional opportunities for H1B lottery.
Doctoral programs:
- Requires completion of 60 credits;
- Typically finished in an average of 40 months.
- Can provide up to 3-4 additional opportunities for H1B lottery.
The MS program in Business Data Analytics prepares students for data analytics roles, teaching them to use tools and techniques for informed business decisions and compelling data narratives. Targeting early to mid-career professionals, it covers business analytics, big data management, predictive analytics, and more. Graduates will have the skills to improve organizational performance across various sectors, including HR, healthcare, banking, finance, and marketing. To graduate, students need to complete 3 foundation courses (9 credits), 1 capstone courses (3 credits), 6 core courses (18 credits).
Foundation Courses (9 credits):
- BDA 500 Introduction to Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
- BDA 502 Statistics for Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
- RES 510 Critical Thinking and Research Skills (3 credits)
Capstone Course (3 credits):
- BDA 550 Business Analytics Capstone (3 credits)
Core Courses (18 credits):
- BDA 505 Security and Ethics for Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
- BDA 505 Big Data Management and Databases (3 credits)
- BDA 505 Data-Driven Decision and Strategy (3 credits)
- BDA 505 Predictive Analytics and Forecasting (3 credits)
- BDA 505 Data Visualization and Communication in Business Analytics (3 credits)
- BDA 505 Emerging Topics in Business Data Analytics (3 credits)
This DBA program allows industry and academic professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. It caters to business leaders aiming for executive roles and faculty seeking a top doctoral credential in business administration. The curriculum prepares students for advanced professional roles, entrepreneurship, consulting, or teaching at the college level. Designed for busy professionals, the program offers a blended format with online courses and a three-day on-campus experience per term in Tampa, FL, featuring workshops, orientations, assignments, and faculty consultations. To graduate, students need to complete 7 core courses (21 credits), 5 research courses (15 credits), concentration courses (12 credits), doctoral research courses (12 credits).
Core Courses (21 credits):
- DBA 620 Holistic Management in Organizations (3 credits)
- DBA 622 Managing Global Challenges (3 credits)
- DBA 624 Marketing Strategy and Management (3 credits)
- DBA 626 Corporate and Global Finance (3 credits)
- DBA 628 Advanced Operations Management (3 credits)
- DBA 630 Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation (3 credits)
- DBA 632 Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Research Courses (15 credits):
- RES 600 Introduction to Doctoral Studies and Research (3 credits)
- RES 610 Advanced Writing (3 credits)
- RES 650 Data-Driven Decision Making and Research (3 credits)
- RES 652 Quantitative Research Method (3 credits)
- RES 654 Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
Management Concentration (12 credits):
- DBA 650 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- DBA 652 Management Science (3 credits)
- DBA 654 Organizational Development and Change Management (3 credits)
- DBA 656 Strategic Team Management (3 credits)
Doctoral Research (12 credits):
- DBA 696 Doctoral Research I (3 credits)
- DBA 697 Doctoral Research II (3 credits)
- DBA 698 Doctoral Research III (3 credits)
- DBA 699 Doctoral Research IV (3 credits)
Enrollment Windows
| Program | Terms | Semester Start Date | Application Deadline | CPT Start Date |
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| MSBDA | Summer1 | 07/01/2024 | 06/16/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| Fall1 | 09/23/2024 | 09/08/2024 | 09/23/2024 | |
| Spring1 | 01/13/2025 | 12/29/2024 | 01/13/2025 | |
| DBA (Tempa only) | Summer1 | 05/06/2024 | 04/21/2024 | 05/06/2024 |
| Fall1 | 08/26/2024 | 08/11/2024 | 08/26/2024 | |
| Spring1 | 01/13/2025 | 12/29/2024 | 01/13/2025 | |
| Summer1 | 05/12/2025 | 04/28/2025 | 05/12/2025 |
- 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 National Louis University and can help you accelerate your application.
Application
1. Start the Application: Fill out the form below.
2. Upload personal application information, including:
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Goal Statement: Upload a 2-page maximum statement evaluating your program qualifications.
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Professional Resume: Submit a resume with at least 3 years of managerial or professional experience.
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Academic Records: Provide all university transcripts. For U.S. degrees, include graduation date. Non-U.S. transcripts need NACES-certified evaluation. A Master's degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA is required.
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Recommendations: Two recent professional or academic references, excluding family members.
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English Proficiency: Waivable if you have a US degree
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TOEFL: 80 IBT
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IELTS: 6.5
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PTE: 54
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DET: 105
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Passport and Visa Documents: Upload passport photo page, visa, I-20, and I-94 if in the U.S.
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Financial Proof: Show $22,000 support, plus additional for dependents.
3. Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee
The processing of an application typically takes 2-3 weeks; contact us in urgent cases for expedited processing, which can reduce the processing time to 1-3 days.
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