Academic Details
F-1
visa compliant full-time program
#13
program ranked by the Gartner in 2018.
Study options
Full-time curriculum
Study on our Boston campus and complete the program in eight months. Full-time study is F-1 visa compliant.
Program snapshots
Format
Full-time
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 Requirement
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
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
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
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About our students
All Graduate Certificate Classes of 2022
| Women | 52% |
| Men | 48% |
| International Students | 89.7% |
| Average Age | 31 years old |
| Average Work Experience | > 1 year |
| Class Size | 29 |
Top Undergraduate Majors Represented
| Accounting & Finance | 18% |
| Business Administration | 18% |
| Communications | 5% |
| Computer Science | 9% |
| Economics | 9% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Other | 27% |
| Science | 7% |
Top Industries Represented
| Consulting | 2% |
| Consumer Products | 7% |
| Financial Services | 9% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media/Entertainment | 5% |
| Non-Profit | 14% |
| Other | 18% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Pre-professional | 16% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 11% |
Featured Faculty
Curtis Odom
Christopher Robertson
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