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National Louis University
National Louis University (NLU), founded in 1886, is a private, non-profit institution in Chicago, Illinois. It offers various programs, notably in education, business, and social sciences. NLU emphasizes practical, career-focused education with flexible learning options
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School Advantage
Institution Type: The university is non-profit, and graduates can participate in the Master’s Cap H-1B lottery.
On-Campus Class Frequency: Once per semester, with each in-person session lasting three days over a weekend.
Program Duration: Typically completed in 4 years, comprising 10 semesters.
Program Options: One of the few universities offering a DBA program. At the master’s level, it offers an MSBDA in Business Data Analytics.
Financial Flexibility: The Chicago campus supports a Payment Plan, allowing for installment payments of tuition. No deposit is required upon acceptance to begin the i20 process.
Flexible Learning: Online courses are pre-recorded, allowing students to study at their own pace. Students selected for H-1B can switch to the online program by contacting their advisor.
CPT Processing: CPT can start up to 30 days before the program start date.
Campus Location
Chicago, IL
The main campus is located in downtown Chicago, offering a bustling environment and convenient transportation. This allows students to enjoy urban life while attending their studies.
Tampa, FL
NLU’s Florida campus was established in 1988 and is located in one of Tampa’s main business districts. The area has good security and a pleasant urban environment, making it an ideal location for both studying and sightseeing.
Day-1 CPT Programs
MSDBA
DBA
MSDBA
Master of Business Data Analytics
| Location | Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL |
| Tuition | $23,700(total program cost without CPT) |
| Duration | 15 – 18 months |
| Credit for Graduation | 30 Credits |
Foundation Courses（9 credits） | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course | Credit |
| BDA 500 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BDA 502 | Statistics for Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| RES 510 | Critical Thinking and Research Skills | 3 |
Capstone （3 credits） | ||
| BDA 550 | Business Analytics Capstone | 3 |
Core Courses（12 credits） | ||
| BDA 505 | Security and Ethics for Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| BDA 506 | Big Data Management and Databases | 3 |
| BDA 507 | Data-Driven Decisions and Strategy | 3 |
| BDA 508 | Predictive Analytics and Forecasting | 3 |
| BDA 509 | Data Visualization and Communication in Business Analytics | 3 |
| BDA 510 | Emerging Topics in Business Data Analytics | 3 |
DBA
Doctor of Business Administration
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Tuition | $49,920 (total program cost without CPT) |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Credit for Graduation | 60 Credits |
Required Courses（21 credits） | ||
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| Course # | Course | Credit |
| DBA 620 | Holistic Management in Organizations | 3 |
| DBA 622 | Managing Global Challenges | 3 |
| DBA 624 | Marketing Strategy and Management | 3 |
| DBA 626 | Corporate and Global Finance | 3 |
| DBA 628 | Advanced Operations Management | 3 |
| DBA 630 | Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| DBA 632 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Research Courses（15 credits） | ||
| RES 600 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies and Research | 3 |
| RES 610 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| RES 650 | Data-Driven Decision Making and Research | 3 |
| RES 652 | Quantitative Research Method | 3 |
| RES 654 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
Management Courses （12 credits） | ||
| DBA 650 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| DBA 652 | Management Science | 3 |
| DBA 654 | Organizational Development and Change Management | 3 |
| DBA 656 | Strategic Team Management | 3 |
Doctoral Research（12 credits） | ||
| DBA 696 | Doctoral Research I | 3 |
| DBA 697 | Doctoral Research II | 3 |
| DBA 698 | Doctoral Research III | 3 |
| DBA 699 | Doctoral Research IV | 3 |
Semester Schedule
MSBDA | DBA |
|---|---|
| Spring – April 8, 2024 (Chicago, IL) | Summer 2024 – May 6, 2024 (Tampa, FL) |
| Summer – July 1, 2024 (Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL) | Fall – August 26, 2024 (Tampa, FL) |
| Fall – September 23, 2024 (Chicago, IL; Tampa, FL) | Winter 2025 – January 13, 2025 (Tampa, FL) |
| Winter – January 13, 2024 (Chicago, IL) | Summer 2025 – May 12, 2025 (Tampa, FL) |
* On-site classes typically commence on the first weekend after the start of the term, usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. | |
| *NLU has 3 semesters per year. | |
CPT Policies
- NLU University supports Transfer F1 students and Initial F1 students in using Day-1 CPT.
- To use CPT, students need to register for a course each semester.
- Each CPT approval is valid for one year and can be seamlessly renewed upon expiration. Job or employer changes require notification and application through the school.
- Failure to attend in-person classes, submit assignments, or cheating on exams will result in the revocation of CPT and, in severe cases, expulsion.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher must be maintained, as falling below this can affect future CPT applications.
