Day-1 CPT University
Sofia University
Sofia University, a U.S. private for profit institution, holds WASC accreditation. It provides Day-1 CPT Programs MBA, MSCS, DBA at its two campus locations.
Founded
1975
University Type
Private For-profit
CPT Renewal
4 times/year
Avg. Application Process
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About Sofia University
Sofia University was granted candidacy by WASC.
Onsite Frequency
1 time/month, 3 times/semester, onsite classes will be held on Saturday or Sunday. For the first semester of MSCS, onsite classes are held twice a month (4 times/semester).
Program Duration
Officially designed to be completed in 2 years, with minimum duration of 1.5 years. Students can take one semester off every three semesters. Vacation time is built into every I-20 from day one, for all programs including the DBA, and students may use CPT even during scheduled breaks. With breaks included, the MBA can extend up to 4 years 6 months if all 4 concentrations are added, the MS program up to 4 years 9 months, and the DBA up to 3 years 9 months on the I-20 — just 3 months short of the 4-year limit.
Program Options
Sofia University offers MSCS, MBA, and DBA programs. The MBA program offers three concentrations — Business Data Analytics (STEM-certified), The Intersection of AI and Business, and Executive Entrepreneurial Leadership — with the STEM-certified concentration extending the program to 48 credits. The MSCS program is STEM-certified and offers four concentrations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Data Science, and Human Computer Interaction.
Payment Plan
The school offers a Payment Plan for tuition, allowing for installment payments, and also provides scholarship programs.
CPT Application
In some circumstances where the employer is unable to sign the CPT agreement, the school will handle each case individually, taking into consideration the student's unique situation.
Sofia 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
- Costa Mesa, CA; Palo Alto, CA
- Estimated Cost
- $24,696 (Total Program Cost) $686/credit
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Credits Requirements
- 36 credits (required courses: 21 credits; elective courses: 15 credits)
Concentrations
Business Data Analytics (STEM Certified)
- MBA7001 – Business Intelligence Tools and Applications – 3 Credits
- MBA7002 – Data Analytics for Business Intelligence – 3 Credits
- MBA7003 – Big Data and Predictive Analytics – 3 Credits
- MBA7004 – Data Visualization and Storytelling – 3 Credits
The Intersection of AI and Business
Executive Entrepreneurial Leadership
Required Courses
- MBA2100 – Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology & Self Leadership- 3 Credits
- MBA2101 – Business Communications & Scholarship – 3 Credits
- MBA2200 – Decision Making within Business Law & Ethics – 3 Credits
- MBA2202 – Organizational Behavior – A Systems Thinking Approach – 3 Credits
- MBA2300 – Managerial Accounting – 3 Credits
- MBA2303 – Operational Excellence – 3 Credits
- MBA2400 – Behavioral Marketing, Insights and Strategies – 3 Credits
- MBA2404 – Technology, Structure and Security – 3 Credits
- MBA2500 – Sustainable ESG Practices – 3 Credits
- MBA2505 – Workforce Development and Well-Being – 3 Credits
- MBA2600 – Mindful Transpersonal Leadership – 3 Credits
- MBAWIL01 – Self-Awareness in Business through a Transpersonal Lens
- MBAWIL02 – Navigating Decisions and Organizations through Values
- MBAWIL03 – Mastering Finance and Operations in the Face of Change
- MBAWIL04 – Crafting Your Brand Digitally
- MBAWIL05 – Sustainability from Personal Choices to Workplace Impact
- MBAWIL06 – Synthesis for Success: Integrating Career Paths and Goals
- MBAWIL07 – AI in the Workplace
- MBAWIL08 – Finding Mentors: Building Connections that Count
- MBA2606 – MBA Capstone: Applied Learning Project – 3 Credits
MS in Computer Science
- Campus Options
- Costa Mesa, CA; Palo Alto, CA
- Estimated Cost
- $25,704 (Total Program Cost) $612/credit
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Credits Requirements
- 42 credits (required courses: 27 credits; concentrations: 15 credits)
Concentrations
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- MSCS 3805 -Statistical Analysis for Computer Science
- MSCS 2201 -Artificial Intelligence
- MSCS 3008 -Introduction to Robotics
- MSCS 3806 -Advanced Topics in AI and Machine Learning
Cyber Security and Information Assurance
- MSCS 3920 -Cyber Security: Defense
- MSCS 3921 -Cyber Security: Forensics and Attack Analysis
- MSCS 2219 -Advanced Threat Analysis
Data Science
Human Computer Interaction
Required Courses
- MSCS 2103 – Systems Programming – 3 Credits
- MSCS 3801 – Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science – 3 Credits
- MSCS 3802 – Automata, Computation, and Complexity – 3 Credits
- MSCS 3803 – Algorithms in Python and R – 3 Credits
- MSCS 2401 – Data Science – 3 Credits
- MSCS 2202 – Machine Learning – 3 Credits
- MSCS 2101 – Software Engineering – 3 Credits
- MSCS 3804 – Cyber Security and Information Assurance – 3 Credits
- MSCS 3019 – Data Visualization – 3 Credits
Doctor of Business Administration
- Campus Options
- Costa Mesa, CA; Palo Alto, CA
- Estimated Cost
- $52,110 (Total Program Cost) $965/credit
- Program Length
- 3 years
- Credits Requirements
- 54 credits
Required Courses
- GDBC6000 – Critical Thinking and Business Communication – 2 Credits
- GDBC6040 – The Entrepreneurial Mind and Transpersonal Psychology – 3 Credits
- GDBC6010 – Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Business Opportunities – 3 Credits
- GDBC6020 Methods of Leading Change – 2 Credits
- GDBC6030 – Mixed Methods Research for Business Opportunities – 2 Credits
- GDBC6050 – Transpersonal Leadership and Action Research – 3 Credits (GPHD7210)
- GDBC6020 – Seminar: Business Challenges and Opportunities – 3 Credits
- GDBC6900 – Directed Studies – 1 Credits
- GDBC7000 – Psychology of Organizational Transformation – 3 Credits
- GDBC7010 – Globalization and Sustainability – 2 Credits
- GDBC7020 – Technology, Innovation and Creativity in Business – 3 Credits
- GDBC7030 – Leadership and Ethics in the Global Economy – 2 Credits
- GDBC7040 – Leadership by Design – 2 Credits
- GDBC7050 – Transformational Leadership in Organizations and Communities – 3 Credits
- GDBC7060 – Doctoral Project & Leadership Opportunities – 3 Credits
- GDBC6910 – Directed Studies – 1 Credits
- GDBC8100 – Doctoral Project Proposal & Pitch – 2 Credits
- GDBC8200 – Doctoral Project Leadership Plan -2 Credits
- GDBC8300 – Doctoral Project Implementation – 2 Credits
- GDBC8400 – Conflict and Innovation Lab – 2 Credits
- GDBC8500 – Doctoral Project Evaluation – 2 Credits
- GDBC8600 – Leadership Plan for the Future – 2 Credits
- GDBC8700 – The Business Congress & Leadership Engagement – 4 Credits
Sofia University
Academic Calendar
- Summer 2026July 6, 2026
- Fall 2026September 28, 2026
- Winter 2027January 11, 2027
- Spring 2027April 5, 2027
Sofia University
CPT Requirements
Key Information
Day-1 CPT Eligibility and Application
Sofia University offers Day-1 CPT to Transfer F-1 students who have completed at least one year of study at a college or full-time university within the United States. Initial F-1 students are eligible to apply for CPT after completing one academic year, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Enrolling in the 0-Credit Internship Course
CPT is offered through the 0-credit Work Integrated Learning Course (WIL) each quarter.
Seamless CPT Renewal Process
Each CPT approval is valid for one academic term and can be seamlessly renewed after its expiration. If changing job positions or employers, students must inform and seek approval from Sofia University.
Guidelines for Maintaining CPT Validity
During the CPT internship period, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0; otherwise, it may affect the renewal of subsequent CPT and graduation.
Graduate Program Internship Requirement
For graduate programs at Sofia University, students are required to complete an internship during their academic program. If a student is unable to find an internship during the first quarter, the university can assist in finding a suitable alternative internship or suggest temporary exemptions.
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Sofia University
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Bachelor’s degree
- Undergraduate GPA > 2.5
- Language scores (TOEFL 79, PTE 58, IELTS overall 6.5, Duolingo 110). Students with a bachelor’s degree or higher from the US are exempt from language score requirements.
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- Transcripts of past degrees
- Personal Statement (minimum 750 words)
- Language scores (waived with a US bachelor’s degree or higher)
- Proof of Financial Resources (Bank statement within the last six months. showing at least: MBA-$39,181; CS-$37,474; DBA-$39,654)
- Affidavit of Support (if financial resources are not in the applicant’s own account, this form must be completed)
- Passport
- Business Pitch (500 words maximum)
- Leadership Plan (500 words)
- MBA program estimated tuition: $686 × 36 credits = $24,696; total estimated fees at degree completion: $2,115
- MSCS program estimated tuition: $612 × 42 credits = $25,704; total estimated fees at degree completion: $2,405
- DBA program estimated tuition: $965 × 54 credits = $52,110; total estimated fees at degree completion: $9,805
- CPT Internship Course for the first semester (3 credits): $520 *3 = $1,560
- Semester estimated tuition: 2 * 3 credits * $520/credit hour = $3,120
- To accept the offer, student will need to pay a $200 acceptance fee before the specified deadline.
- Technology Fee: $150; Student Service Fees: $150; New Student Registration Fee: $50; STRF: $2.50 per $1,000.
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- Full-time F1 students should register at least two courses per semester. 3 credits for each course, 6 credits total. one is fully online, and the other requires on-site attendance.
- The on-site course consists of five sessions per semester, with three sessions held on weekends that require on-site attendance, and the other two conducted through online meetings.
- The online course is pre-recorded, allowing students to study at their own pace.
- Each semester is divided into two terms, with one course in each term. Only one of these courses will require on-site attendance.
- Onsite classes are scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm. Students are not permitted to leave early. Get FREE Application Assistance Today!
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