Day-1 CPT University
Benedictine University
Benedictine University, a private nonprofit Catholic university founded in 1887, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It offers Day-1 CPT programs at its Lisle, IL and Mesa, AZ campuses.
Founded
1887
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
1 time/year
Avg. Application Process
β
About Benedictine University
Benedictine University is accredited by the HLC.
Onsite Frequency
1 time/semester, 3 days/session. Onsite classes are scheduled on weekends and require only one in-person visit per term. All other coursework is completed online through the universityβs learning platform.
CPT Policy
Students can apply for CPT starting from the first day of the program. Once approved, CPT remains valid for the full academic year, with the CPT I-20 updated annually.
Program Duration
The program follows a full-time hybrid model and takes approximately 22 months to complete. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions, with one course per session.
Eligible Major
Day-1 CPT is supported for the MS in Data Analytics, MS in Health Informatics, and MS in Intelligent Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics programs, all of which are STEM-designated.
University Type
The university is a nonprofit institution. Graduates are eligible to apply for the H-1B lottery under the Master's Cap.
Benedictine University
Campus Location
Find Your Day-1 CPT Program in Benedictine University
The programs marked with an asterisk (*) are STEM programs or contain STEM concentrations.
M.S. Data Analytics
- Campus Options
- Lisle, IL; Mesa, AZ
- Estimated Cost
- $26,400 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 22 Months
- Credits Requirements
- 33 Credits
Concentrations
Elective Courses (choose 9 credit hours)
- BALT 6102 β Business Analytics I: Predictive Analytics β 3 Credits
- BALT 6103 β Business Analytics II: Prescriptive Analytics β 3 Credits
- BALT 620 β Databases and Data Warehousing β 3 Credits
- MNGT 6501 β Operations Management β 3 Credits
- MNGT 6701 β Business Intelligence β 3 Credits
Required Courses
- DASC 5100 β Programming Fundamentals β 3 Credits
- DASC 5150 β Ethics for Data Analytics β 3 Credits
- DASC 5200 β Mathematics for Data Science β 3 Credits
- DASC 5300 β Advanced Programming β 3 Credits
- DASC 5320 β Data Analysis & Visualization β 3 Credits
- DASC 5383 β Machine Learning β 3 Credits
- DASC 5400 β Data Simulation, Bayesian Modeling, and Inference β 3 Credits
- DASC 6398 β Capstone Project β 3 Credits
M.S. Health Informatics
- Campus Options
- Lisle, IL; Mesa, AZ
- Estimated Cost
- $28,800 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 22 Months
- Credits Requirements
- 36 Credits
Concentrations
Select 2 of the following elective courses (6 credits)
- BALT 6201 β Databases and Data Warehousing β 3 Credits
- MNGT 6701 β Business Intelligence β 3 Credits
- BALT 6301 β Machine Learning β 3 Credits
- BALT 6401 β Analytics for Big Data β 3 Credits
- BALT 6501 β Data Visualization β 3 Credits
Required Courses
- BALT 5101 β Analytical Tools for Management Decisions β 3 Credits
- PBHL 5505 β Health Systems, Law and Policy β 3 Credits
- PBHL 5506 β Leadership and Management in Health Organizations β 3 Credits
- PBHL 5601 β Introduction to Health Informatics β 3 Credits
- BALT 5201 β Programming for Analytics β 3 Credits
- PBHL 5602 β Healthcare Information Systems β 3 Credits
- BALT 6102 β Business Analytics I: Predictive Analytics β 3 Credits
- BALT 6103 β Business Analytics II: Prescriptive Analytics β 3 Credits
- PBHL 5604 β Electronic Health Records β 3 Credits
- PBHL 6900 β Health Informatics Capstone β 3 Credits
MS Intelligent Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics
- Campus Options
- Lisle, IL
- Estimated Cost
- $28,800 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 24 Months
- Credits Requirements
- 36 Credits
Benedictine University
Academic Calendar
- Summer 2026 Session 27/6/2026
- Fall 2026 Session 18/31/2026
- Fall 2026 Session 210/26/2026
- Spring 2027 Session 11/11/2027
- Spring 2027 Session 23/15/2027
- Summer 2027 Session 15/10/2027
- Summer 2027 Session 27/5/2027
- Fall 2027 Session 18/30/2027
- Fall 2027 Session 210/25/2027
Benedictine University follows a trimester system with three semesters per academic year (Spring, Summer, Fall). Each semester includes two enrollment windows, offering 6 flexible intakes per year. CPT can take effect as early as the program start date.
Benedictine University
CPT Requirements
Key Information
CPT Start Date and Eligibility for Graduate Students
Graduate students (both Initial I-20 and Transfer I-20) can start CPT on the first day of the program (Day-1 CPT).
CPT Course Enrollment & Application Process
Students are required to enroll in a CPT course each semester as part of the application process.
CPT Duration & Renewal
Each CPT authorization is valid for up to one year and can be renewed annually without interruption.
Onsite Attendance Requirement
Students are required to attend one on-site class session per semester.
GPA Requirements to Maintain Full-time F1 Status
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to stay eligible for CPT.
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Benedictine University
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Bachelorβs degree (U.S. or equivalent from a foreign institution).
- No specific minimum GPA stated, but academic standing must support graduate-level work.
- English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 writing); TOEFL iBT 79 (min 20 writing); Duolingo 105 (min 100 writing); PTE-A 52 (min 50 writing). Scores must be within 2 years. Language test may be waived for students with a U.S. bachelorβs degree or higher.
- Official transcripts (must include degree conferral date if earned in the U.S.).
- Foreign degree transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member agency.
- Degree certificate.
- Two letters of recommendation (waived if applicant holds a U.S. bachelorβs degree or higher).
- Updated resume.
- English test scores (unless waived).
- Passport.
- Most recent I-20 (if applicable).
- I-94 (if applicable).
- Tuition: $800 per credit. Total MSDA program cost: $800 Γ 33 credits = $26,400.
- Total MSISCLA program cost: $800 Γ 36 credits = $28,800.
- Administrative Fee: $250.
- Admission Reservation Deposit (MSIP): $300.
- Apostille Processing: $150.
- Certification Application (per certificate, non-refundable): $30.
- Enrollment/Registration Deposit β Hybrid Off Campus: $125.
- Scholarships: No institutional scholarships are currently offered.
- Minimum 2 courses (6 credits) per semester; only 1 course requires onsite attendance.
- Most courses are asynchronous online (pre-recorded lectures, assignments, exams).
- Onsite attendance required once per semester, scheduled over a 3-day weekend.
- First-semester courses are pre-selected by the university and sent via email. Students who cannot attend the scheduled onsite date must contact their advisor to request a different section.
- For future semesters, students may plan ahead with their academic advisor.