Saint Peter’s University

Day 1 CPT Policy at Saint Peter’s University

Experiential learning is required throughout the MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics Programs. This requirement may be satisfied each term through employment in a field directly related to the program (CPT) or through a research practicum ($495 fee per term applies to the research practicum course).

F-1 Students are eligible for CPT throughout the programs. Curricular Practical Training (or, “CPT”) is off-campus work authorization (paid or unpaid) for international students. In the Data Science and Business Analytics Master’s programs (professional hybrid), experiential learning/CPT is required throughout for the completion of the degree. This means that international students enrolled in these master’s degree programs must work in a field related to their study to satisfy the degree requirements of the program students throughout the program.In order to ensure that the selected employment experience is appropriate, all CPT must be approved both by an academic advisor and a Designated School Official (“DSO”) of Saint Peter’s.

If you have more questions about Day 1 CPT at Saint Peter’s University, please contact us immediately!

How to apply for CPT at Saint Peter’s University?

A student must complete and sign the CPT Application and provide the following to both the student’s academic advisor and Office of International Student Services for approval

• • A completed and signed Cooperative Agreement from the employer
  • An official signed offer letter from the employer to the student on company letterhead
  • A detailed job description on company letterhead listing the job title and responsibilities for the CPT position

Contact the Office of International Student Services with questions and for the specific forms and details of the approval process.

Day 1 CPT Programs at Saint Peter's University

There are 4 trimesters in a year for Day 1 CPT Programs at Saint Peter’s University: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer (*Summer term is optional for continuing students. Only new students beginning in summer must attend in person during the summer term.).

International students must register at least two courses (six credits) per trimester; three credits per trimester will be delivered fully online and three credits will be taken over two weekends at SPU’s Jersey City campus.

Onsite Frequency: During your Professional Hybrid Master’s program, you will be required to attend two weekend on-campus sessions every trimester of your program. The first weekend will consist of eight hours of in-class instruction on Saturday and five hours of in-class instruction on Sunday. The second on-campus weekend will consist of 8 hours of instruction on Saturday only. In between all on-campus weekends your coursework will be completed online.

Tuition & Scholarships at Saint Peter's University

MS Data Science Tuition

• Total Trimester Estimate: $4,667
• Total Program Estimate: $28,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (20 months)

MS Business Analytic Tuition

• Total Semester Estimate: $5,000
• Total Program Estimate: $25,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (15-18 months, depending upon start date)

Scholarships

Please contact us for more details about the scholarships at Saint Peter's University.