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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
- On-Site Policy
- Tuition and Scholarship
Academic Policy
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Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) 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 three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each semester consists of 2 terms. In the first term of a 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 is no gap between CPT authorization periods.
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.
On-Site Policy
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Students are required to attend one on-site session each semester. On-site classes are held in Knoxville, TN over a weekend (Friday: 1pm-7pm; Saturday: 8am-6pm; Sunday: 8am-1pm).
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If you miss a on-site session, you are allowed to make up only one on-site session during the entire program. Missing on-site sessions twice will result in the termination of your F-1 status.
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For a make-up on-site session, you need to pay a fee of $300 and submit an explanation statement to the program. The make-up session 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 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 the deadlines, please contact us. We can assist in expediting your application process and help you get your offer and I-20 in 3-5 days.
* If you are a transfer F-1 student, you need to submit your application 2 weeks before the program start date. If you are an initial F-1 students or change of status applicant, you must submit your application at least 3 months before the program start date.
How to apply and waive the application fee?
1. Start the Application: Fill out the form below to receive application instruction and visa advice.
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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. Submit Application Documents:
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Academic Transcripts: official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Diploma: highest degree diplomas.
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Resume: current personal resume.
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Foreign Transcript Evaluation: provide a foreign transcript evaluation (if applicable).
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English Proficiency Test: can be waived if you hold a U.S. degree.
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TOEFL: 79 or above
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IELTS: 5.5 or above
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Duolingo: 95 or above
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Financial Documentation: a bank statement (minimum of $25,000) within the past three months. Add an additional $6,000 for each F-2 dependent.
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Immigration Documentation:
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Copy of Passport
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Current I-94
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F-1 Visa (if applicable)
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Current I-20 (if applicable)
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I-797 Notice (if applicable)
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EAD Card (if applicable)
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The processing of application typically takes 2-3 weeks; contact us in urgent cases for premium processing, which can reduce the processing time to 1-3 days.
3. SEVIS Transfer (for OPT students): After receiving the acceptance letter, confirm the SEVIS transfer date with your advisor. Then, complete the SEVIS transfer form to transfer your SEVIS record to Tennessee Wesleyan University.