University of the Potomac, Day 1 CPT University in Washington DC with 10+ majors

University of the Potomac Overview

Founded in 1989, the University of the Potomac has become a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and curriculum relevance to market needs. Achieving regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2006 affirmed its high standards and adaptability to industry demands. With a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, it offers a blend of quality academics and flexible learning options.

Students at the University of the Potomac can select from a broad range of programs across doctoral, master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels, focusing on management, information technology, and business. In 2019, to better serve the Tysons Corner area, the Virginia campus moved to Falls Church, VA.

Located in the dynamic cities of Washington, D.C., and Falls Church, VA, the university's campuses provide easy access to professional opportunities. It holds accreditations from MSCHE, OSSE, SCHEV, and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and is affiliated with NC-SARA, underscoring its excellence in education and commitment to nationwide distance education.

Additionally, the university offers advanced and general certificate programs in key areas such as General Management, Government Contract Management, and Project Management to equip students for success in today’s competitive job market.

Academic Policy

University of the Potomac (UOTP) offers 6 enrollment windows per year.
Master's programs require the completion of 36 credits, while doctoral programs require 60 credits. The academic year is divided into three semesters, with students required to complete 6 credits (two courses) each semester.
One academic year consists of 3 semesters, each of which includes 2 terms. Students need to take at least 2 semesters per year, so they can take a 4-month break if they choose not to study in all 3 semesters of a year. There will be no gap between CPT authorizations.
Online classes are recorded, offering students great flexibility in their learning.

CPT Policy

CPT Work Hours: up to 40 hours per week
CPT Application:
- CPT agreement (including employment start date)
- The employer must be 70 miles from the student's home address

CPT Renewal Policy: Students need to renew their CPT annually

Onsite Policy

Hybrid Format: most classes can be completed online by watching recorded class videos; besides online classes, students are required to attend on-site classes biweekly. Onsite classes are held every other Saturday.
Mandatory Onsite Class for International Students: Failure to attend on-site classes can result in the termination of F-1 student status.

Vacation Policy

Students are allowed to apply for a semester leave during the summer semester.
You are able to use your CPT during the semester leave.

Tuition and Scholarship

Tuition Fee:

Programs

Cost per Credit

Credits

Total Cost

Annual Average Tuition

Master's Programs

$900

without scholarship: $34,200

with scholarship: $22,250 (maintaining a 3.0 GPA)

$11,125

Doctoral Programs

$517

$35,520

$8,880

Other Fees:
- International Application Fee (Contact us to waive) - $100
- I-20 Mailing Fee: $100
- Registration Fee: $100
- Portfolio Fee: $100
- Graduation Fee: $100
- Each 3-credit graduate course includes a $150.00 technology fee; each 3-credit doctoral degree course includes a $225 technology fee.
- Estimated Book Costs: $500 per semester for Master’s degrees; $750 per semester for doctoral degrees.

*no additional fee for CPT

Scholarships:
- Multiple Family Member University of the Potomac Scholarship:
  - Families with more than one member attending UOTP concurrently can get a scholarship equal to a 20% reduction in the credit hour tuition rate in effect at that time.
- Good Hope Scholarship
  - Recipients will receive $1,000 per year for their studies at UOTP toward costs not covered by other financial aids and the expected family contribution.
- International Students Tuition Scholarship Program
  - This scholarship covers up to 35% of tuition for new full-time international students; it is renewable annually based on academic performance.
- Alumni Graduate Student Scholarship:
  - Current graduate students who already completed an undergraduate or graduate program at UOTP are eligible for this $2,000 scholarship, which requires a 3.0 GPA.

University of the Potomac

Day 1 CPT Programs

Master's programs:

Requires completion of 36 credits;
Typically finished in an average of 24 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 48 months;
Can provide up to 3-4 additional opportunities for H1B lottery.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

UOTP's MBA program prepares students to become proficient in crucial business areas such as accounting and finance, management, marketing, and operations. Students will be equipped to identify and address challenges in both U.S. and international business contexts and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as managers in U.S. business organizations, non-governmental organizations, and international entities.

Students need to complete 8 core courses (24 credits) and 4 selective courses (12 credits) from a concentration of their choice. The MBA program provides 16 concentrations for students to choose from.

8 Core Courses (24 credits):

- BUS 501 Managerial Accounting

- BUS 502 Managerial Economics

- BUS 503 Managerial Finance

- BUS 510 Strategic Management

- BUS 520 Human Resources and Organizational Behavior

- BUS 530 Marketing Management

- BUS 560 Management and Information Systems

- BUS 570 Business Ethics

16 concentrations (each consists of 4 elective courses):

Accounting
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Service
Computer Informatics
Education
Finance
Geospatial Intelligence
Healthcare Administration
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Resources
Information Technology
International Business
Management
Marketing
Project Management
Public Policy

MS Computer Science [STEM]

This CS program offers individuals a thorough understanding of current trends in computer science, key research issues in specialized areas, and techniques for project management and IT solution design, implementation, and evaluation. It covers a wide range of topics including software engineering, mobile computing, data analytics, and high-performance computing. Students need to complete 8 core courses (24 credits) and 4 selective courses from a concentration of their choice. The CS program provides 6 concentrations for students to choose from.

8 Core Courses (24 credits):

- COMP510 Foundations of Algorithms and Data Structures

- CBSC 510 Cloud Computing from the Ground Up

- MGMT610 Executive Leadership

- COMP520 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

- MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration

- COMP530 Linguistics of Programming Languages

- COMP540 Computer Systems Architecture

- CBSC530 Cyber Crime and Homeland Security

6 concentrations (each consists of 4 selective courses):

Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Big Data Science
Database Organization
Geospatial Intelligence
Information Technology

MS Data Analytics [STEM]

This program equips students with a range of statistical and quantitative methods, computational tools, and predictive models to assist businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in forecasting, risk assessment, and critical decision-making, ultimately enhancing their success in various data-rich environments.

Students need to complete 8 core courses (24 credits) and 4 selective courses (12 credits) from a concentration of their choice.

Required Core Courses (24 credits)

- MGMT610 Executive Leadership

- BUS560 Management and Information Systems

- MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration

- COMP470 Database Organization II

- DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis

- COMP590 Data Presentation and Visualization

- COMP605 Optimization and Risk Assessment

- DACS600 Advanced Data Analytics

Concentrations

Artificial Intelligence
Business Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Financial Analytics
Big Data Science
Geospatial Intelligence

MS Information Technology [STEM]

This MS IT program combines cyber/network training with leadership skills for managing IT professionals and critical computer activities. Graduates will be prepared to work as IT managers or cybersecurity specialists in U.S. businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and international entities.

Students need to complete 8 core courses (24 credits) and 4 selective courses (12 credits) from a concentration of their choice.

Required Core Courses (24 credits)：

BUS 510 Strategic Management
CBSC 500 Network Defense and Countermeasures
CBSC 510 Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
CBSC 520 Data Analysis
CBSC530 Cyber Crime and Homeland Security
MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration
MGMT610 Executive Leadership
MPM 610 Project Management Structure and Culture

Concentrations

Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology Management
Geospatial Intelligence
Cybersecurity

MS Healthcare Administration

The MHA program aims to prepare managers for leadership roles in public, private, and non-profit healthcare sectors and to equip them to address real-world healthcare challenges. Graduates will be proficient in Health Care Systems Management, Healthcare Policy, Law and Ethics, Financial Management, Public Health, and Global Health Systems. Students need to complete 9 core courses (24 credits) and 3 selective courses (9 credits).

Healthcare Courses (27 credits)：

HLTH 500 Healthcare Systems
HLTH 510 Managing Healthcare Organizations
HLTH 520 Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
HLTH 530 Decision Analysis for Healthcare Managers
HLTH 540 Physician Group Practice Management
HLTH 550 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
HLTH 560 Public Health
HLTH 570 Global Health Systems
HLTH 690 Capstone Project in Healthcare Systems

Electives (9 credits)：

HLTH 600 Healthcare Informatics, Analytics, and Technology
HLTH 610 Marketing and Competitive Strategy in Healthcare
HLTH 620 Health Insurance and Risk Management
HLTH 630 Organizational Behavior in Health Care
HLTH 640 Human Resource Management in Healthcare

MS Healthcare Informatics [STEM]

This program enables individuals to gain the necessary expertise to oversee the coordination of a complex organization’s healthcare informatics and information management needs. This program covers information technology foundations, research methods for healthcare managers, information management for project managers, and foundations of information security.

Business & Management Courses (12 credits)

MGMT610 Executive Leadership
BUS560 Management and Information Systems
MGMT615 Health Informatics Project Design and Management
HLTH625 Health Care Communications Technology and Telematics

Healthcare Courses (12 credits)

HLTH605 American Health Care Systems
HLTH645 Legal and Regulatory Environment for Health Care and Informatics
HLTH650 Health Quality and Safety
HLTH655 Research Methods and Data Analytics for Health Informatics

Information Technology Courses (12 credits)

HLTH640 Introduction to Health Information Technology
MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration
DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis 71
HLTH635 Health Data Structures

MS in Accounting

Upon completing the Master of Science in Accounting program, students will have an in-depth understanding of accounting and auditing practices, standards, and ethics. They will be prepared for leadership roles in accounting and advanced career options. This program consists of 12 courses, each of which is 3 credits.

Accounting Courses (36 credits)：

BUS501 Managerial Accounting
BUS503 Managerial Finance
ACC500 Financial Accounting
ACC502 Accounting Information System
ACC504 Advanced Auditing
ACC555 Systems Auditing
ACC563 Advanced Accounting Theory
ACC570 Forensic Accounting
ACC575 International Accounting Systems
ACC580 Advanced Federal Taxation
ACC581 Advanced Business Taxation
ACC599 CAPSTONE: Accounting

MS Education

Our Master of Science in Education degree is for students looking to advance their careers in education. The program will provide education focused on how to create more efficient learning environments and study topics such as education reform, personnel administration, school economics, curriculum design, leadership, and specialized education programs.

Students need complete the 8 core courses (24 credits) and 4 selective courses (12 credits) from one concentration of their choice.

Core Courses (24 credits)：

- EDU501 Social Contexts in Education

- EDU502 Child and Adolescent Development

- EDU503 Research and Analysis in Teaching and Learning

- EDU504 Educating Exceptional Children

- EDU601 Theory and Practice of Teaching

- EDU602 Problems in the Philosophy of Education

- EDU603 Teaching with Technology

- EDU604 Assessment and Evaluation

Concentrations：

Elementary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
English as a Second Language
Learning Design Innovation
STEM Education

MS Geospatial Information Technology [STEM]

Graduates will gain expertise in Geospatial Thinking and use advanced ArcGIS software for 2-D/3-D environments. They will learn to design Smart Cities and Geospatial Mobile Apps, providing competitive advantages through GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, and Business Intelligence technologies.

This program consists of 12 courses for 36 academic credits.

Required Core Courses (36 credits):

- GIS500 Concepts of Geospatial Thinking and Digital Cartography

- DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis

- CBSC520 Data Analytics GIS580 Geospatial Intelligence

- GIS581 Geospatial Analysis and Modeling

- GIS582 Remote Sensing, Geospatial Technology in Raster Analytics

- GIS583 Geospatial Web Design

- GIS584 3-D Visualization and Mobile Programming

- GIS586 Geospatial Business Intelligence

- GIS587 GIS Project Management

- GIS588 Smart Cities Concepts: Geo Analysis, Modeling, and Implementation

- GIS590 Capstone: GIS Applications in IT, Business, Management, Health & Government operations

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

8 Core Courses (24 credits):

- COMP510 Foundations of Algorithms and Data Structures

- CBSC 510 Cloud Computing from the Ground Up

- MGMT610 Executive Leadership

- COMP520 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

- MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration

- COMP530 Linguistics of Programming Languages

- COMP540 Computer Systems Architecture

- CBSC530 Cyber Crime and Homeland Security

6 concentrations (each consists of 4 selective courses) :

- Artificial Intelligence

- Cybersecurity

- Big Data Science

- Database Organization

- Geospatial Intelligence

- Information Technology

Doctor of Education

The mission of this EdD. program is to develop effective leaders in organizational contexts. The program improves students’ skills and increases their knowledge of effective leadership through advanced study. This doctoral program focuses on practice, professional engagement, research and theory. Further, the program prepares students to interpret research literature, identify viable solutions and develop contextual applications for areas related to.

Students must complete all courses and defend their dissertation.

Leadership (15 credits):

- EDUC 700 Self-Insight and Personal Development as a Leader

- EDUC 710 Leading Change in Educational Institutions

- EDUC 715 System Thinking and Decision-Making

- EDUC 720 Leading Large-Scale Transformation

- EDUC 725 Case Studies for Educational Leadership; Solving Administrative Dilemmas

Educational Development (9 credits):

- EDUC 755 Technology Integration in Education

- EDUC 765 Assessment and Learning Outcomes

- EDUC 775 Curriculum Development and Design

Applied Research (12 credits):

- DBEC 700 Principles of Research and Writing

- DBEC 710 Quantitative Research Methodology

- DBEC 725 Qualitative and Case Study Research Methodology

- DBEC 735 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis for Research

Dissertation (18 credits):

- DBEC 800 Doctoral Research I: Proposal Development

- DBEC 801 Doctoral Research II: Introduction & Literature Review

- DBEC 802 Doctoral Research III: Methodology

- EDUC 803 Doctoral Research IV: Results, Findings, and Discussion

- EDUC 804 Doctoral Research V: Discussion and Defense

Dissertation Defense (6 credits):

- EDUC 900 Dissertation Defense

Doctor of Computer Science [STEM]

The mission of this Doctor of Computer Science program is to develop students into leaders in computer science research and development. The program promotes high-quality, impactful research across disciplines. The curriculum aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools to design and implement effective, economical, and creative solutions for individuals, society, and the high-tech economy. Students need to complete 60 credits and defend a dissertation.

Theory (9 credits):

- COMP 710 Data Structures and Algorithms I

- COMP 711 Theory of Computation

- COMP 712 Advanced Data Structure and Algorithms

Intelligent Systems (6 credits) :

- COMP 713 Advanced Artificial Intelligence

- COMP 714 Machine Learning

Programming Systems (9 credits) :

- COMP 716 Programming Languages

- COMP 717 Program Generation and Optimization

- COMP 718 Software Design and Architecture

Computer Systems (6 credits) :

- COMP 820 Advanced Operating Systems

- COMP 821 Distributed Systems Software

Applications (6 credits):

- COMP 822 Game Engine Programming

- COMP 825 High Performance Computing

Dissertation (18 credits):

- DBEC 800 Doctoral Research I: Proposal Development

- DBEC 801 Doctoral Research II: Introduction & Literature Review

- DBEC 802 Doctoral Research III: Methodology

- COMP 832 Doctoral Research IV: Results, Findings, and Discussion

- COMP 833 Doctoral Research V: Discussion and Defense

Dissertation Defense (6 credits):

- COMP 900 Dissertation Defense

University of the Potomac

Day 1 CPT Programs

Terms	Semester Start Date	Application Deadline	CPT Start Date
Summer2	7/1/2024	6/10/2024	7/1/2024
Fall1	9/3/2024	8/12/2024	9/3/2024
Fall2	10/28/2024	10/1/2024	10/28/2024
Spring1	1/6/2025	12/10/2024	1/6/2025
Spring2	3/3/2025	2/10/2025	3/3/2025
Summer1	4/28/2025	4/3/2025	4/28/2025

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 University of the Potomac and can help you accelerate your application.

Application

1. Start the Application: Fill out the form below.

There is a $100 application fee. Contact us to request a waiver before submitting your application.
As the official partner of University of the Potomac, we can assist you with scholarship applications.

2. Upload personal application information, including:

Bachelor's / Master's degree certificate, diploma, and official transcripts
Application fee of $100
Resume
Statement of purpose.
2 letters of recommendation
Copy of passport
Bank Statement ($24,300 for graduate programs and $25,840 for doctoral programs).
Current I-20

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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