Day-1 CPT University
Horizon University
Located in Diamond Bar, CA, Horizon University is a private nonprofit institution accredited by TRACS. It offers Day-1 CPT programs for MBA students.
Founded
2007
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
1 time/year
Avg. Application Process
β
About Horizon University
Horizon University was granted candidacy by TRACS.
Onsite Frequency
One on-site class per semester, typically 3 days scheduled for the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Class hours: 9:00 AM β 6:00 PM.
Program Duration
Officially designed to be completed in 2 years, with a maximum completion time of 2.5 years. Students may complete three semesters of study followed by a one-semester break; CPT can still be used during the break semester.
Flexible CPT
CPT can be used as early as 30 days before the program start date.
Student Support & Benefits
Horizon University provides airport drop-off services for in-person class sessions and complimentary lunches, making it one of the most efficient and student-experienceβfocused institutions.
H-1B Lottery Eligibility
Horizon University is a nonprofit institution, and its graduates are eligible to participate in the Master Cap H-1B visa lottery.
Flexible International Travel
There are no travel restrictions during the semester. Students only need to obtain an I-20 travel signature to travel internationally.
Horizon University
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
- Diamond Bar, CA
- Estimated Cost
- $23,372 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 2β2.5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 56 credits (Required: 36 credits; Elective: 20 credits)
Concentrations
Elective MBA Studies (Select 16 credits from the following)
- BU 560 β Organizational Conflict Management β 4 Credits
- BU 563 β International Marketing β 4 Credits
- BU 565 β Market Research β 4 Credits
- BU 570 β Principles and Practices of E-Business β 4 Credits
- BU 573 β Financial Risk Management β 4 Credits
- BU 575 β E-Business Strategies β 4 Credits
- BU 580 β International Business Finance β 4 Credits
- BU 583 β Business Law β 4 Credits
- BU 585 β Sales Management β 4 Credits
- BU 590 β Management of Innovation β 4 Credits
Projects/Internship (Select 4 credits from the following)
- BU 700 β MBA Project β 6 Credits
- BU 750 β MBA Internship β 0.5 Credits (repeatable up to 8 times)
- BU 760 β CPT Internship β 0.5 Credits (repeatable up to 8 times)
Pre-Requirements (16 credits)
- AC 100 β Accounting I β 4 Credits
- AC 110 β Accounting II β 4 Credits
- EC 110 β Microeconomics β 4 Credits
- EC 120 β Macroeconomics β 4 Credits
Required Courses
- BU 510 β Operations Management β 4 Credits
- BU 515 β Marketing Management and Strategies β 4 Credits
- BU 520 β Accounting for Managerial Decision Making β 4 Credits
- BU 525 β Economics for Managerial Decision Making β 4 Credits
- BU 530 β Entrepreneurship and Leadership β 4 Credits
- BU 535 β Organizational Leadership Development β 4 Credits
- BU 540 β International Strategic Management β 4 Credits
- BU 545 β Consumer Behavior β 4 Credits
- BU 550 β Information Systems Management β 4 Credits
Horizon University
Academic Calendar
- Winter 20261/12/2026
- Spring 20264/6/2026
Horizon University follows a quarter system with four terms each year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Students may take a one-semester break after every three semesters of study; CPT can continue to be used during the break. For SEVIS transfers within the U.S., admission may be accepted up to one week after the program start date (does not apply to Initial I-20 students). Application deadlines run roughly one week after each term start.
Horizon University
CPT Requirements
Basic Required Information
CPT Renewal
CPT authorization at Horizon University must be renewed once per year.
Approval Timeline
The fastest CPT approval can be obtained within one day, though it typically takes up to three days to receive approval.
Fees & Credits
Applying for CPT does not count toward academic credits and does not incur additional tuition fees. Students pay a one-time CPT processing fee of $500 for the initial application; no additional fee is required for future renewals.
Early CPT Start
Students may begin using CPT as early as 30 days before the program start date.
Application Process
Submit the CPT application form along with a job offer letter (job title, employment start/end dates, full-time/part-time status with weekly hours, job responsibilities, employer name/contact/address, explanation of how the position relates to the field of study, and employer signature). Provide copies of I-20 and I-94. If the employer cannot sign the CPT Agreement, an employment verification letter may be used as an alternative.
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Horizon University
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- A full-time Bachelorβs degree or higher.
- Minimum GPA: 2.0.
- English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. Students without official scores may take the universityβs internal English assessment (Take-Home Test); passing students may proceed with enrollment.
- Completed application form.
- Application fee: $100.
- Official academic transcripts from previous institutions.
- Valid passport copy (international students only).
- Visa and I-94 copy (international students only).
- Previous school I-20 (if applicable for international students).
- Financial statement showing $27,000 or equivalent currency.
- Personal identification (not required for Initial F-1 applicants).
- Total estimated program cost: $23,372.
- Tuition: $3,267.50 per semester.
- The program follows a quarter system with four terms per year. The MBA program requires 8 semesters to complete.
- Graduate students must enroll in at least two courses per semester (8 credits).
- Undergraduate students must enroll in at least three courses per semester (12 credits).
- Students attend classes on campus according to the official schedule.
- After enrollment, an academic advisor will assist with course registration and academic planning.
- Onsite class schedules are fixed and cannot be adjusted β students must attend in person and complete onsite check-in as required.