Day-1 CPT University
New England College
New England College is a U.S. private nonprofit institution with NECHE accreditation. It offers four Day-1 CPT executive master Programs, MBA, Data Analytics, IT & Cybersecurity, Project Management & IT, Health Informatics.
Founded
1946
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
3 times/year
Avg. Application Process
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About New England College

New England College was granted candidacy by NECHE.
Onsite Frequency
1 time/semester, onsite classes are held for 3 consecutive days over a weekend (Friday, 8 am - 5 pm/6pm). Class size is about 25 people
Program Duration
MBA and Project Management & IT programs can be completed in 2 years, while Data Science & Analytics, Health Informatics, and IT & Cybersecurity programs can be completed in 20 months.
Program Options
New England College offers 8 Executive Master's programs that support day-1 CPT, MBA, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, IT & Cybersecurity, and Project Management & IT, AI. All programs except for MBA are STEM-certified.
Payment Plan
New England College provides a Payment Plan option, allowing students to pay tuition in installments.
School Type
New England College is a nonprofit institution, and its graduates are eligible to participate in the Master Cap H-1B visa lottery.
Flexible Learning
Online courses are pre-recorded, enabling students to study at their own pace. Students who secure an H-1B visa can contact their advisor to switch to the online program.
New England College
Campus Location
Find Your Day-1 CPT Program in New England College
The programs marked with an asterisk (*) are STEM programs or contain STEM concentrations.
Executive Information Technology & Project Management, MS
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $22,590 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 2 years (6 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 40 credits
Executive Master of Business Administration
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $22,590 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 2 years (6 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 40 credits
Executive Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $22,590 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 2 years (6 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 40 credits
Required Courses
- AC 5255 β Accounting for Leaders β 3 Credits
- FI 6315 β Managerial Finance β 3 Credits
- HCA 5120 β Essentials of Health Informatics β 3 Credits
- HCA 6125 β Healthcare Optimization: Quality & Lean Strategies β 3 Credits
- HCA 6135 β Comparative Health Systems Analysis β 3 Credits
- MG 5125 β Leadership and Change in Organizations β 3 Credits
- MG 5315 β Marketing Strategies β 3 Credits
- MG 5415 β Organizational Communication for Leaders β 3 Credits
- MG 5633 β Human Resources as a Strategic Partner β 3 Credits
- MG 6115 β Strategic Project Management β 3 Credits
- MG 6615 β Operational Planning and Policy β 3 Credits
- MG 590x β Internship in Business Administration β 1 to 4 Credits (7 credits required)
Executive Master of Business Administration, Software Engineering
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $22,590 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 2 years (6 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 40 credits
Required Courses
- MG5415: Organizational Communications for Leaders β 3 Credits
- MG5902: Internship I in Business Administration β 3 Credits
- AC5255: Accounting for Leaders β 3 Credits
- MG5315: Marketing Strategies β 3 Credits
- MG5902: Internship II in Business Administration β 3 Credits
- FI6315: Managerial Finance β 3 Credits
- MG6265: Business and System Requirements Engineering β 3 Credits
- MG5903: Internship III in Business Administration β 3 Credits
- MG6115: Strategic Project Management β 3 Credits
- MG6275: Software Design and Engineering Practices β 3 Credits
- MG5904: Internship IV in Business Administration β 3 Credits
- MG6285: Enterprise Software Architecture and System Design β 3 Credits
- MG6295: Software Quality Assurance and Implementation β 3 Credits
- MG5905: Internship V in Business Administration β 3 Credits
- MG6615: Operational Planning and Policy β 3 Credits
- MG5906: Internship VI in Business Administration β 3 Credits
Executive Data Science & Analytics, MS
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $20,185 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 20 months (5 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 36 credits
Executive Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity , MS
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $20,185 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 20 months (5 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 36 credits
Executive Artificial Intelligence, MS
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $20,185 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 20 months (5 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 36 credits
Executive Health Informatics, MS
- Campus Options
- Henniker, NH
- Estimated Cost
- $20,185 (Total Program Cost)
- Program Length
- 20 months (5 semesters)
- Credits Requirements
- 36 credits
New England College
Academic Calendar
- Fall I 20268/31/26
- Fall II 202611/9/26
- Spring I 20271/4/27
- Spring II 20273/15/27
- Summer I 20275/3/27
- Summer II 20277/12/27
New England College
CPT Requirements
Key Information
Day-1 CPT Eligibility
The five Executive Master's programs require students to hold a U.S. master's degree or have at least 3 years of work experience in the United States. Students must also obtain a relevant position to meet the immediate internship requirement of the program.
Executive Programs with Day-1 CPT Opportunities
Each CPT approval is valid for one semester and can be seamlessly renewed. If a student changes jobs or employers, they need to inform the school and apply for approval again.
Seamless CPT Renewal and Job Changes
Maintaining regular attendance, submitting assignments, and avoiding academic misconduct are crucial to keep CPT status. Failure to comply may result in CPT revocation or even expulsion.
Maintaining Good Academic Standing for CPT
A GPA of 3.0 or above is required to be eligible for subsequent CPT applications, as academic performance plays a significant role in maintaining CPT privileges.
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New England College
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Any US work experience and a valid Bachelor's degree οΌno need from the USοΌοΌ they are eligible for admission. There is no need for NACES evaluation of foreign degrees, NEC does inhouse evaluation, 3 year Bachelor's from India is also accepted.
- An internship/job is required. Eligible F-1 students can be authorized to work under CPT to meet the internship/job requirement.
- A copy of a valid passport
- RΓ©sumΓ©/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official Masterβs Degree
- Transcript from an accredited school
- email to graduateadmission@nec.edu
- or by mail to NEC Graduate Admission, 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242.
- Copy of all 3 pages of your current and valid I-20
- Proof of Financial Availability: $24,505
- A bank statement dated within 12 months of the term start is required.
- If someone is sponsoring your education, a copy of their bank statement and a signed and dated affidavit of support will be required.
- Pay stubs, stock portfolios, loan sanctions, investment funds, and fixed-deposit accounts will not be accepted for this requirement.
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- MBA and MS in IT Project Management are 40 credits each in total. Estimated tuition costs are $22,590.
- MS in Data Science and Analytics and MS in IT and Cybersecurity are 36 credits each in total. Estimated tuition costs are $20,185.
- Tuition structure: Each credit is $510, and there are additional fees of $365 per term.
- For Executive programs, it will be $220 per term
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- The school requires full-time F1 students to enroll in at least 7 credits per semester, including 6 credits for regular courses and 1 credit for the internship course.
- The Executive MS program follows a hybrid format. Students are required to be on-campus once per semester for a three-day session.
- The on-campus sessions are scheduled over long weekends, from Friday to Sunday, running from 8 am to 5 pm.
- In addition to the on-campus sessions, students will complete weekly online assignments, projects, and discussion boards on their own time.
- Students are not permitted to be absent or leave early from any scheduled classes or sessions. Attendance is mandatory for all students to maintain their full-time status. Get FREE Application Assistance Today!
