Academic Details
Study options
Format
8-Month International Cohort or 4-Month Accelerated Curriculum
Class Begins
For Boston campus students, there are two entry terms each year in January and September.
Credits
12-15 credits
Time to Complete
4–8 months
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
Yes, full-time study is compliant with F-1 visa requirements.
Stem designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Yes. International students on an F-1 visa that study on our Boston campus for one year may become eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their program.
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Format
Part-Time MBA Path or Build Your Own Curriculum
Class Begins
For Boston campus students, there are two entry terms each year in January and September.
Credits
12-15 credits
Time to Complete
8 months–3 years
GMAT/GRE Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
F-1 visa compliant?
No. Part-time study is not F-1 compliant
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No, OPT is not offered for part-time study.
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Format
100% online
Class Begins
January, February, April, June, October, or November
Credits
12 credits (6 core and 6 elective)
Time to Complete
1–2 years
GMAT/GRE Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No. OPT is not offered for online study.
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At D'Amore-McKim, the vast diversity in students and faculty, high qualification of the professors, quality of education, and hands-on experience I receive in my classes provide me with the opportunity to advance in my career, as well as in other areas of life. Moreover, D'Amore-McKim has given me the ability to pursue my education at my own pace, while maintaining my full-time career.
Neha Vinod, GCBA'18, MBA'22
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