Day-1 CPT University
Avila University Arizona
Located in Phoenix, AZ, Avila University Arizona is a private nonprofit institution accredited by HLC. It offers Day-1 CPT programs for MBA and MSC students with STEM concentrations.
Founded
1916
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
4 times/year
Avg. Application Process
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About Avila University Arizona
Avila University Arizona was granted candidacy by HLC.
Onsite Frequency
Two on-site residencies per semester, one during each 8-week term. Each residency takes place over one weekend, typically 9:00 AM β 7:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM β 2:00 PM on Sunday.
Program Duration
Officially designed to be completed in 24 months.
Tuition Advantage
Students who contact us before submitting their application may be eligible for a $6,000 tuition reduction, making the program a highly cost-effective Day-1 CPT option.
Program Options
Avila University Arizona offers MBA and MSC programs. All Day-1 CPT programs include optional concentration tracks and are STEM-certified.
H-1B Lottery Eligibility
Avila University Arizona is a nonprofit institution, and its graduates are eligible to participate in the Master Cap H-1B visa lottery.
Class Flexibility
Online courses are delivered in pre-recorded format. Students can complete coursework based on their own schedule, offering strong flexibility for working professionals.
Avila University Arizona
Campus Location
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The programs marked with an asterisk (*) are STEM programs or contain STEM concentrations.
Master of Business Administration
- Campus Options
- Phoenix, AZ
- Estimated Cost
- $24,300 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 24 Months
- Credits Requirements
- 36 Credits
Concentrations
Project Management, MBA (STEM)
- PM 672 β The Practice of Project Management β 3 Credits
- PM 673 β Tools and Technology of Project Management β 3 Credits
- PM 677 β Six Sigma β 3 Credits
- BA 600 β Foundations of Business Analytics β 3 Credits
- PM 688 β Project Management for PMP Certification β 3 Credits
- PM 674 β Case Study and Application of Project Management β 3 Credits
Healthcare Administration, MBA (STEM)
- BA 600 β Foundations to Business Analytics β 3 Credits
- HA 671 β Healthcare Systems β 3 Credits
- HA 673 β Special Problems in Healthcare Management β 3 Credits
- HA 674 β Current Issues in Healthcare Administration β 3 Credits
- HA 675 β Health Informatics β 3 Credits
- HA 678 β Healthcare Strategy Capstone β 3 Credits
Required Courses
- BU 601 β Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics β 3 Credits
- AC 601 β Financial Accounting for Decision-Making β 3 Credits
- FI 630 β Financial Management β 3 Credits
- MG 660 β Production and Operations Management β 3 Credits
- MK 610 β Marketing Management β 3 Credits
- BU 695 / AI 600 / DS 600 β Internship, Introduction to AI, or Introduction to Data Science β 3 Credits
Master of Science in Technology Management
- Campus Options
- Phoenix, AZ
- Estimated Cost
- $24,300 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 24 Months
- Credits Requirements
- 36 Credits
Concentrations
Data Science, MSC (STEM)
- DS 600 β Introduction to Data Science β 3 Credits
- DS 610 β Principles of Privacy & Security in Data Science β 3 Credits
- DS 620 β Statistical Analysis with Experimental Design β 3 Credits
- DS 630 β Visual Storytelling in Data Science β 3 Credits
- DS 635 β Business Intelligence with Data Warehousing Strategies β 3 Credits
- BA 631 β Data Mining β 3 Credits
- CS 651 β Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics β 3 Credits
Artificial Intelligence, MSC (STEM)
- AI 600 β Introduction to Artificial Intelligence β 3 Credits
- AI 605 β Ethical AI Design & Policy β 3 Credits
- AI 615 β Natural Language Processing β 3 Credits
- AI 620 β Principles of Computer Vision β 3 Credits
- AI 630 β Neural Networks & Deeper Learning β 3 Credits
- AI 640 β AI Strategy & Applications β 3 Credits
- CS 661 β AI & Machine Learning β 3 Credits
Business Analytics, MSC (STEM)
- BA 600 β Foundations of Business Analytics β 3 Credits
- BA 611 β Business Intelligence β 3 Credits
- BA 621 β Optimization and Decision Models β 3 Credits
- BA 631 β Data Mining β 3 Credits
- BA 641 β Marketing and Social Media Analytics β 3 Credits
- BA 651 β Financial Analytics β 3 Credits
- CS 661 β AI and Machine Learning β 3 Credits
Required Courses
- BU 601 β Behavior, Well-Being, & Ethics β 3 Credits
- OD 655 β Innovation and Creativity β 3 Credits
- OD 688 β Leadership and Influence Processes β 3 Credits
- PM 672 β The Practice of Project Management β 3 Credits
- DS 694 / DS 695 β DS Capstone or DS Internship β 3 Credits
Avila University Arizona
Academic Calendar
- Summer 1 20265/11/2026
- Summer 2 20267/6/2026
- Fall 1 20268/31/2026
- Fall 2 202610/26/2026
Avila University Arizona operates on a three-semester academic calendar (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Each semester is divided into two 8-week terms, offering six enrollment opportunities each year. The university operates on rolling admissions; intakes close once seats are filled. CPT can be activated as early as the first day of the program.
Avila University Arizona
CPT Requirements
Basic Required Information
Day-1 CPT Eligibility
Avila University Arizona offers Day-1 CPT to both initial I-20 students and transfer F-1 students to start CPT on the program start date.
Internship Course Enrollment
If a student chooses to use CPT, enrollment in the internship course is required during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
CPT Renewal and Job Changes
Each CPT authorization is approved one semester at a time and can be renewed continuously if all requirements are met. If a student changes job duties or employers, the update must be reported to the school and a new CPT request must be submitted.
GPA Requirement
During the CPT period, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Failure to meet the GPA requirement may affect CPT renewal eligibility and could also impact graduation.
CPT Is Optional
Participation in CPT is optional. Students may choose not to work and remain enrolled full-time until graduation. Graduation requirements are based solely on successful course completion and maintaining a GPA above 3.0.
Application Process
Submit an Offer Letter (job start/end dates, full or part-time status, work location, confirmation that the job is related to the field of study), obtain and complete the schoolβs CPT application form, transfer your SEVIS record to Avila, and β if the employer cannot sign the CPT Agreement β provide an employment verification letter as an alternative.
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Avila University Arizona
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Bachelorβs degree or higher.
- Minimum GPA: 2.75 (undergraduate or graduate level).
- English proficiency: TOEFL 75, IELTS overall 6.0, or Duolingo 105.
- Students who hold a U.S. bachelorβs degree or higher may qualify for an English waiver.
- Official academic transcripts from previous degrees.
- Non-U.S. degrees must be official transcripts evaluated by WES.
- English test score (can be waived with U.S. bachelorβs or higher degree).
- Financial statement (bank statement issued within the past 6 months) showing at least $25,386.
- Affidavit of Support (required if the bank account is not under the studentβs name).
- Passport copy.
- Total Program Tuition: $24,300.
- Estimated Additional Fees: approximately $1,100.
- Students using CPT must enroll in a 3-credit internship course during the first quarter of CPT use; renewals require a 0-credit internship course β no additional tuition for CPT renewal.
- Low Residency Event Fee: $200 per semester.
- International Student Health Insurance: $1,260 per year.
- Off-Campus Graduate Teaching Fee: $75 per credit.
- Students who contact us before submitting their application may be eligible for a $6,000 tuition reduction, distributed as $1,000 per semester across six semesters.
- The university offers a payment plan to help students manage tuition payments.
- Students take two hybrid courses per semester (6 credits), one per 8-week term. Since both courses include required on-site attendance, students participate in both weekend residencies each semester.
- Students are required to attend two on-site residencies per semester, with one residency during each 8-week term. Each residency takes place over one weekend, typically from 9:00 AM to approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday.
- Online portions of coursework are delivered in pre-recorded format, allowing students to study at their own pace.
- Students who begin in Term 2 are required to enroll in two courses during their first term.
- First-semester courses are selected by the academic advisor; from the second semester onward, students register independently.