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1. University Overview
Goldey-Beacom College (GBC), located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a private, accredited institution known for its strong business, finance, and management programs. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), GBC offers high-quality graduate education with the flexibility working professionals need. Its Day 1 CPT-eligible master’s programs—such as MBA, MS in Finance, MS in Management, and MS in Taxation—blend academic rigor with practical, career-focused training. With small class sizes, supportive faculty, affordable tuition, and limited on-campus requirements, GBC equips students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to excel in today’s competitive global market.
Program Highlights
2. Hybrid Programs at Goldey-Beacom College
3. Terms and Deadlines at Goldey-Beacom College
|Next Available Terms
| Term Name | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | |
| Fall 1 2025 | 08/25/2025 | 08/11/2025 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 07/25/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Fall 2 2025 | 10/20/2025 | 10/06/2025 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 09/20/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Spring 1 2025 | 01/20/2026 | 01/06/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 12/20/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Spring 2 2025 | 03/16/2026 | 03/02/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 02/16/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) |
3. Terms and Deadlines at Goldey-Beacom College
|Next Available Terms
Fall 1 2025
- Program Start Date:08/25/2025
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 08/11/2025
- New F1 Students i: 07/25/2025
Fall 2 2025
- Program Start Date:10/20/2025
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 10/06/2025
- New F1 Students i: 09/20/2025
Spring 1 2025
- Program Start Date:01/20/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 01/06/2026
- New F1 Students i: 12/20/2025
Spring 2 2025
- Program Start Date:03/16/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 03/02/2026
- New F1 Students i: 02/16/2026
4. Tuitions and Scholarships
|Tuition Estimate
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Annual Tuition | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA with International Business Management Concentration | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration – Analytical Track | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration – Comprehensive Track | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration: Major in Taxation | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration: Major in Finance | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Business Analytics | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Financial Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Health Care Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Human Resource Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Information Technology | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in International Business Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Marketing Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| Master of Business Administration, concentration in Taxation | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| MS Finance | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| MS Management | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
| MS Taxation | $671 | $12,078 | $24,156 |
|Payment Plans
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5. Hybrid Formats for International Students at Goldey-Beacom College
|Onsite Policy:
Goldey-Beacom College requires international student attend onsite residency class bi-monthly.
Attendance is mandatory for students. Failure to attend onsite courses will result in the loss of F1 status. Onsite Requirement: 2 days per semester. On-site Date: On-site sessions occur, essentially, once a month. However, students are not required to enroll in a hybrid course for both sessions in a semester. Most students will come to campus two times in an 8-week session while enrolling entirely online in the other session for the semester.
|Vacation Policy:
International students at Goldey-Beacom College can take 1 term off after 3 consecutive terms.
- Due to the College’s definition of full-time enrollment, there is no leave policy for a student wanting to take a vacation while maintaining an F-1 status. Students can have their SEVIS record terminated for “Authorized Early Withdrawal,” and be re-activated within 5 months if they so choose and if they leave the country. There is no allowance for vacation from courses while remaining in the U.S. on an F-1 visa status.
- Students cannot apply for CPT work authorization during the vacation period.
6. CPT Policies
Goldey-Beacom College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
| Eligibility for CPT from Program Start
✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
| CPT Details
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.
CPT is not required for graduation.
7. Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0-3.2
(GoElite offers a flexible admission plan)
Minimum English Proficiency: TOEFL [75]; IELS [6.5]; PET [case by case]; Duolingo [110]
(Contact GoElite to Waive the Requirement)
Application Checklist:
- Transcript - All Transcripts
- Resume
- Passport
- Financial Proof
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8. FAQs for Goldey-Beacom College
GBC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and ACBSP for most business programs.
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, GBC benefits from a peaceful suburban setting with easy access to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Students attend in-person classes twice per semester (six times annually), generally on weekends—this schedule has become more flexible over time.
- Tuition is $610 per credit, totaling approximately $21,960 for the full 36-credit master’s program.
- Additional fees include a CPT internship course credit, a $125 graduation fee, and there’s an interest-free monthly payment plan available.
- GBC offers six enrollment periods annually: January, March, May, June, August, and October.
- F-1 transfer students and CPT/OPT students should apply 4 weeks before term start (optimal.)
- Others should apply 3 months in advance (optimal.)
GBC offers several Day 1 CPT‑eligible graduate programs—the MBA (Comprehensive & Analytical STEM tracks), MS in Finance, MS in Management, and MS in Taxation.
