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Key Advantages
lower tuition cost; non-profit (H-1B master's cap); flexible enrollment windows
History and Accreditation
Founded in 1857, Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) is a private Methodist institution known for its welcoming community and commitment to academic excellence. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), TWU offers a wide variety of top-tier programs in liberal arts, sciences, education, and business.
Located in the charming town of Athens, TWU is dedicated to serving students across the Southeast U.S., helping them achieve their educational and professional dreams. Over its rich 150-year history, the university has nurtured many influential leaders in the region.
Beyond its Athens campus, TWU also has a branch in Knoxville, TN, where it provides MBA and nursing programs tailored for working professionals. These programs blend online coursework with on-site sessions, offering a flexible hybrid format ideal for international students who need to balance work and study.
- Academic Policy
- CPT Policy
- Onsite Policy
- Tuition and Scholarship
Academic Policy
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University of the Potomac (UOTP) offers 7 enrollment windows per year.
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Master's programs require the completion of 30 credits. Each semester, students are required to complete at least two 3-credit courses plus a 1-credit CPT course.
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The academic year is divided into 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summber), and each semester consists of 2 terms. In the first term of each semester, you need to take a on-site session of 24 hours (held during a weekend). In the second term, you can take all classes online (each class is 3 hours).
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Students can still use CPT during breaks; there will be no gap between CPT authorization.
CPT Policy
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CPT Work Hours: up to 40 hours per week
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CPT Application:
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CPT agreement (including job description and employment start date)
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CPT application form
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CPT Start Date: Tennessee Wesleyan University allows students to start CPT one month before program start dates.
Onsite Policy
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Hybrid Format: most classes can be completed online; besides online classes, students are required to attend one on-site session each semester. Onsite classes are held in Knoxville, TN over a weekend (Friday 1 PM - 7 PM; Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 8 AM - 1 PM).
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Mandatory Onsite Class for International Students: Students are allowed to make up only one residency session during their academic program. Missing a second session will result in dismissal from the University. A missed session requires attendance at a make-up session and payment of a $300 fee, along with providing an explanation from the program department. Make-up sessions must be completed before the end of the term.
Tuition and Scholarship
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Programs |
Cost per Credit |
Credits |
Total Cost |
Annual Average Tuition |
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Master's Programs |
$600 |
30 |
$18,000 (not including CPT fees) |
$12,000 (18 months) |
Other Fees:
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CPT Fee: $600 per semester (for 1-credit CPT courses)
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I-20 Processing Fee: $250
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Enrollment Fee: $2,500 (will be deducted from tuition after enrollment)
* monthly payment available
Day 1 CPT Program
- Master's programs :
- Requires completion of 30 credits;
- Typically finished in an average of 1.5-2 years;
- Can provide up to 2-3 additional opportunities for H1B lottery.
Tennessee Wesleyan University's hybrid-format Executive MBA program is designed for working professionals and international students. The program integrates professional experience with real-world applications, making CPT a key component. This hybrid MBA model suits busy professionals by combining face-to-face interactions with online coursework. Students benefit from quality education at an affordable price and have opportunities for student presentations, group case studies, networking, and Q&A lectures by industry-experienced professors.
Students need to complete 10 courses (30 credits), including residency courses (on-site) and online concentration courses.
4 concentrations:
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- General
- Information Technology (pending)
Project management is essential for organizations to achieve strategic goals, minimize risks, and deliver value to clients and stakeholders. It provides a structured approach to planning, executing, and controlling projects, ensuring successful completion. Project managers help companies utilize resources effectively, manage risks, meet deadlines, and control costs while ensuring team collaboration and good communication among stakeholders.
TWU's Executive MSPM program offers hybrid course days, catering to international graduate students studying in the U.S. This model is ideal for working professionals and business executives who need a flexible schedule. To graduate, students need to complete 10 courses (30 credits).
10 Courses (30 credits):
- BUS 513: Emerging Technologies
- BUS 556: Ethical Decision Making for Business
- BUS 581: Life Cycle of Projects
- BUS 582: Risk Assessment & Quality Management
- BUS 583: Human Resource in Project Management
- BUS 584: Developing the Project
- BUS 585: Project Initiation
- BUS 586: Project Fulfillment
- BUS 587: Project Culmination & Evaluation
- BUS 588: Project Management Strategy
TWU's MS Business Analytics program provides students with essential analytic skills such as formatting data for analysis, selecting appropriate algorithms, processing the data, creating action plans based on the analysis, and presenting the results in an easy-to-understand format. By incorporating knowledge from a variety of fields, including statistics, information technology, business, mathematics, information science, information visualization, data integration, and communication, this program provides a solid foundation for students to develop their careers in business analytics.
To graduate, students need to complete 10 courses, including concentration courses.
Enrollment Window
| Semester Start Date | Application Deadline | CPT Start Date | |
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| Fall 1 2024 | August 19/2024 | July 19/2024 | July 19/2024 |
| Fall 2 2024 | October 08/2024 | September 08/2024 | September 08/2024 |
| Winter 2024 | December 16/2024 | November 16/2024 | November 16/2024 |
| Spring 1 2024 | January 13/2025 | December 13/2024 | December 13/2024 |
| Spring 2 2024 | March 10/2025 | February 10/2025 | February 10/2025 |
| Summer 1 2024 | May 12/2025 | April 12/2025 | April 12/2025 |
| Summer 2 2024 | June 23/2025 | May 23/2025 | May 23/2025 |
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 3-5 days.
* For Initial F1 Students: Applications must be submitted at least 3 months before the start date of the term.
Graduate Application Requirements：
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Must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
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Financial Statement: $25,000 (past three months)
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International students must meet the language proficiency requirement:
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TOEFL (iBT): graduate 79;
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IELTS: graduate 5.5;
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Duolingo: graduate 95;
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Proof of successful completion of approved ESL English Language program or composition credit with a passing grade;
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This requirement can be waived for students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited school in the US.
*If your bachelor’s or master's degree is obtained from an institution outside the U.S., your official transcript must be by ab evaluation institution such as World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), International Education Research Foundation (IERF), and Educational Perspectives (EP). -
How to apply and waive the application fee?
1. Start the Application: Fill out the form below.
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Contact us to confirm whether Tennessee Wesleyan University is suitable for you in terms of location and program. Choosing a right school and program can help reduce risks in your future immigration applications.
2. Upload personal application information, including:
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Bachelor's / Master's degree certificate, diploma, and official transcripts
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Resume
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Copy of passport
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Bank Statement ($25,000)
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Current I-20
The processing of application typically takes 2-3 weeks; contact us in urgent cases for expedited processing, which can reduce the processing time to 1-3 days.