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New England College

Henniker, NH

Quick Overview

Day 1 CPT Program

MS Data Analytics, MBA, MS IT & Cybersecurity, MS Project Management & IT

Enrollment Window

July 15 2024/ September 03 2024/ November 12 2024/ January 06 2025/ March 17 2025/ May 05 2025

Tuition

Annual Tuition : $8,316 - $9,240 (monthly payment available)

Key Advantages

low tuition cost; lower on-site frequency (1 per semester); community of working professionals; non-profit (H1B master's cap)

History and Accreditation

 

Established in 1946, New England College is a distinguished institution focused on career-oriented education. The main campus in Henniker, NH is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Concord, 30 minutes from Manchester, and 90 minutes from Boston, providing easy access to major cities.

The college offers a variety of programs tailored to international students, including Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and MBA Executive programs, most of which offer Day 1 CPT options.

With very affordable tuition fees and a wide range of graduate-level programs, New England College is an ideal choice for international students in the East Coast who seek Day 1 CPT opportunities. Enrolling in New England College will lead to valuable growth of your career path.

NEC holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

New England College
  • Academic Policy
  • CPT Policy
  • Onsite Policy
  • Tuition and Scholarship

Academic Policy

  • NEC New England College's Executive Programs typically span three 15-week terms per year. Students usually complete the program in 5 or 6 semesters.

  • At New England College, an academic year consists of two 4-month semesters: Spring and Fall. There is a 1-month term between the two semesters.

CPT Policy

NEC New England College offers a Low Residency option for students in the Executive Program. The college requires students to engage in internships or work from the first semester, applying their learned knowledge in practical settings while completing both online and offline courses. Consequently, international students are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the first day of the program. Students using Full-time CPT must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.


  • CPT Application

    Students submit their CPT application materials to the school's DSO, including the Offer Letter and the Employment Authorization Form.

    Once CPT is approved, students will receive a new I-20 and can start to work according to the CPT start date specified on the I-20.

    * Alternatives like Employment Verification are acceptable. Contact us for more information.

  • CPT requires renewal every semester. There is no gap between CPT authorizations.

Onsite Policy

  • Students are required to attend a three-day onsite course each semester (over the weekend).

  • Failure to attend may result in the termination of F1 student status.

  • The on-campus sessions occur once per semester, which is equal to three times a year. The sessions are typically scheduled in the fourth week of the semester, from Friday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

    * Please refer to the school's announcements for specific onsite session dates for each semester.

Tuition and Scholarship

Programs

Cost/Credit

Credits

Total tuition fees (including CPT)

Annual average tuition

MS Data Analytics / Executive MS IT & Cybersecurity

$462

36

$16,632

$8,316

MBA / Executive MS IT & Project Management

$462

40

$18,480

$9,240

 

Non-tuition Fees: $220/term

Tuition fees can be payed through monthly payment plans.

Day 1 CPT Program

  • Master's programs :
    • Requires completion of 36-40 credits;

    • Typically finished in an average of 24-30 months;

    • Can provide up to 2-3 additional opportunities for H1B lottery.

Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration)

The Executive MBA program is designed to enhance students' expertise in crucial leadership skills such as problem-solving, impactful communication, employee motivation, and negotiation. It propels students' career growth by cultivating advanced strategic leadership skills, robust business acumen, and a comprehensive grasp of organizational dynamics, essential for the evolving global professional. To graduate, students need to complete 40 credits.

 

Term 1

        - MG 5125 Leadership and Change in Organizations (3 credits)

        - MG 5415 Organizational Communication for Leaders (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

 

Term 2

        - AC 5255 Accounting for Leaders (3 credits)

        - MG 5315 Marketing Strategies (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

 

Term 3

        - FI 6315 Managerial Finance (3 credits)

        - MG 5615 Organizational Economics (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

 

Term 4

        - MG 6115 Strategic Project Management (3 credits)

        - MG 6415 Ethical Decision Making for Leaders (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

 

Term 5

        - MG 5633 Human Resources as a Strategic Partner (3 credits)

        - MG 6895 Quality and Technology in the Workplace (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

 

Term 6

        - MG 6615 - Operational Planning and Policy Credits: 3 (3 credits)

        - MG 590x Internship in Business Administration (1-4 credits)

Executive MS IT Project Management

By joining this MS program in IT Project Management, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful project managers, including managing complex information, addressing organizational challenges, and leading others in project management. This program aims to prepare students for leadership positions in the growing IT industry. To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

 

Term 1

        - PM 5115 Leading People and Projects (3 credits)

        - PM 5135 Professional Communication and Research (3 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

 

Term 2

        - MG 6115 Strategic Project Management (3 credits)

        - PM 5215 IT Projects and Change  (3 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

 

Term 3

        - PM 5315 Procurement Analysis for Projects (3 credits)

        - PM 5415 Ethical Decision Making and Compliance for IT  (3 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

 

Term 4

        - PM 5675 Managing Projects and Risks (3 credits)

        - PM 6315 Security Management for Project Managers  (3 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

 

Term 5

        - MG 6895 Quality and Technology in the Workplace (3 credits)

        - PM 6615 Project and Portfolio Management Using Lean  (3 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

 

Term 6

        - PM 6900 - IT Project Management Capstone Credits (4 credits)

        - PM 590x Internship in Project Management (1-2 credits)

Executive MS Data Science and Analytics

In this program, students will master the essential principles and techniques of data analytics, ranging from fundamental statistics to data visualization and machine learning, for both descriptive and predictive analysis. The program equips students to make contributions in various industries and organizations. To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

 

Term 1

        - CT 5130 Introduction to SQL for Data Analytics (3 credits)

        - CT 5150 Data Science Tools (3 credits)

        - CT 591x Internship in Data Analytics (1-4 credits)

 

Term 2

        - CT 5325 Data Mining and Statistical Modeling (3 credits)

        - CT 6535 Python and Data Analytics  (3 credits)

        - CT 591x Internship in Data Analytics (1-4 credits)

 

Term 3

        - CT 6445 Visual Analytics (3 credits)

        - CT 6910 Machine Learning  (3 credits)

        - CT 591x Internship in Data Analytics (1-4 credits)

 

Term 4

        - CT 6920 Big Data Tools and Architecture (3 credits)

        - CT 6910 Machine Learning  (3 credits)

        - CT 591x Internship in Data Analytics (1-4 credits)

 

Term 5

        - CT 6570 Web Analytics (3 credits)

        - CT 6710 Spreadsheets for Business Analysis (3 credits)

        - CT 591x Internship in Data Analytics (1-4 credits)

Executive MS Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Proficiency in safeguarding data's confidentiality, availability, and integrity is crucial for IT jobs such as programmers, database analysts, and network engineers. With trillions allocated for cyber defense, this degree can significantly advance IT careers by developing skills in cutting-edge technologies essential for IT and Cybersecurity career advancement. To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

 

Term 1

        - ECS 5100 Computer Security: Foundations (3 credits)

        - ECS 5200 Database Security (3 credits)

        - ECS 590x Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 credits)

 

Term 2

        - ECS 6200 Cybersecurity Planning and Management (3 credits)

        - ECS 6300 Network Security (3 credits)

        - ECS 590x Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 credits)

 

Term 3

        - ECS 6500 Cloud Computing (3 credits)

        - ECS 6900 Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques (3 credits)

        - ECS 590x Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 credits)

 

Term 4

        - ECS 6600 Ethical Hacking (3 credits)

        - ECS 6700 Information Assurance (3 credits)

        - ECS 590x Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 credits)

 

Term 5

        - ECS 6100 Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance (3 credits)

        - ECS 6400 Building Secure Web Applications (3 credits)

        - ECS 590x Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems (1-4 credits)

Enrollment Window

  Semester Start Date/CPT Start Date Application Deadline
Summer II 2024
July 15/2024
July 05/2024
Fall I 2024
September 03/2024
August 23/2024
Fall II 2024
November 12/2024
October 29/2024
Spring I 2025
January 06/2025
December 21/2024
Spring II 2025
March 17/2025
March 03/2025
Summer I 2025
May 05/2025
April 21/2025

 

Application Requirements:

 

  • Must have obtained a master's degree in the United States.

  • Must be employed or have an internship during the program.

  • SEVIS Record must be valid and transferable to NEC.

 

If you miss this deadline, please contact us. We can assist in expediting your application process and help you get your offer and I-20 in 3 days.

 

* Starting from the Fall semester of 2023, the application deadline for students requiring SEVIS transfer is two weeks before the start of classes, while the deadline for Initial students is two months prior to the beginning of classes.

Application Guide

How to waive the application fee and apply for the guaranteed scholarship?

 

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

 

2. Upload personal application information, including: 

  • Online Application Form

  • Resume

  • Official Master’s Degree Transcript

  • Copy of your current and valid I-20

  • Declaration of Finance($23,050)

 

The processing of application typically takes 7 business days; contact us in urgent cases for expedited processing, which can reduce the processing time to 1-3 days.

 

3. After being admitted, you will receive a "Welcome to NEC" email. Please follow the instructions in the email to transfer your SEVIS to NEC and submit the CPT Employment Authorization Form (EAF).

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