Ottawa University

Program Details

Founding Year

1865

Location

Surprise, AZ
Ottawa, KS
Overland Park, KS
Brookfield, WI

Degree with Cip Code

* Indicates STEM major/concentration available

EMBA-IT*
EMBA-Business Data Analytics*​
EMBA-Operational Effectiveness
EMBA-Health Care Management
MSN-Masters of Science in Nursing (Overland Park, KS)

Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)-Cybersecurity for Managers*

DBA-Doctorate of Business Administration (Ottawa, KS)

Tuition and Payment Plan

EMBA & MSN Program: $32,220
DBA Program: $49,725

Scholarships

No

Program Duration

EMBA & MSN program: 2-year (6-semester) Total 42 credits, 7 credits per semester which includes two 3-credit courses (8 weeks each) per semester and two 0.5-credit practicum courses The DBA program: 3-year, 9-semester Total 54 credits; 6 credits per semester which includes two 3-credit courses (8 weeks each)

Vacation Policy

* Indicates that CPT is NOT available during the break semester

The EMBA is designed to be continuous WITHOUT any breaks

On Campus Requirements

Please note that the time zone is local time

EMBA and MSN Programs: One weekend per semester Friday from 1pm to 9pm, AND Saturday from 8am to 6pm, AND Sunday from 8am to 1pm DBA Program: Two weekends per semester Friday from 1pm to 9pm, AND Saturday from 8am to 6pm, AND Sunday from 8am to 1pm

Program Start Dates

EMBA​​
Fall-2 – October 18, 2024
Spring-1 – January 13, 2025
Spring-2 – March 10, 2025
Summer-1 – May 5, 2025
Summer-2 – June 30, 2025
Fall-1 – August 25, 2025
Fall-2 – October 20, 2025
MSN
Spring-1 – January 13, 2025
Summer-1 – May 5, 2025
Fall-1 – August 25, 2025
DBA​​​
Spring-1 – January 13, 2025
Summer-1 – May 5, 2025
Fall-1 – August 25, 2025
 

State Authorizations for Distance Education

* represents that if students in the unauthroized states can NOT apply to the school, they can be advised to change their address to another state, and then change it back after enrollment

All U.S. states are authorized

Application Requirements

GPA Requirement

3.0+

Application Required Documents

* Indicates the requirement can be waived if the student has a degree from an English-speaking country

Application Form
Students Receive a link to a personalized application form once the agent lead is submitted.
Statement of Purpose
Not required if you have studied or worked in the USA
Degree Certificates and Transcripts
Include all university transcripts.  The degree conferral date must appear on all USA transcripts where a degree was earned.
Two Current Letters of Recommendation
Letters accepted from academic and professional sources. Letters must be written by the recommenders themselves in their own words and signed.​
Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Proof of English Proficiency
IELTS (6.5) or TOEFL (79) or DuoLingo (105). Not required if you have studied or worked in the USA.
Passport
Individuals already in the USA must also include copies of their visa, most recent I-20, and I-94.
Bank Statement
Bank statements of $29,530 in financial support.
Pay stubs cannot be used as proof of financial support.
You can use bank statements, loans, lines of credit, or sponsor bank statements with a signed/dated sponsorship letter to show the required funds.
An additional $6000 in financial support must be shown for each dependent.
**Professional Experience Requirement
Students applying to the EMBA program must have a Master’s degree plus 3-5 years of professional experience or a bachelor’s degree plus 5-7 years of professional work experience. 

***Additional Requirements for DBA
Statement of Commitment
​1-2 page essay discussing your plans to balance the required time commitment of the program with your work schedule, other demands, and unforeseen obstacles/challenges that will need to be overcome to complete the program in the 3-year time frame.
Statement of Research Interest
1-page essay discussing
1) why you are interested in pursuing the Doctorate of Business Administration degree, and 2) key organizational problems you are facing that could be addressed through applied research.
Include information pertaining to your career goals following successful completion of the program, the area of business that interests you, and specific research topics that interest you.

****Additional Requirements for MSN
Transcript evaluation from a NACES Approved Organization
Proof of NCLEX-RN
Proof of English Proficiency
TOEFL 84 IBT, recommended minimum speaking band 26; IELTS 6.5, all individual bands 6.0 or above, recommended speaking band 7; PTE Academic 56. It is not required if you have studied or worked in the USA.

Internal Transcript Evaluation

 

Credit Transfer

 

Financial Proof

 

CPT Policy

CPT Policy and Start Date

* Indicates that CPT is mandatory for program enrollment as F-1 students

CPT is an integral part of the EMBA, MSN and DBA programs for all F-1 students, and participation is required*
Request a CPT start date up to 30 days before the semester start date
Ottawa offers a brief grace period if students are unable to secure their CPT within the first 60 days, but students must provide evidence of their job search.  Additionally, if a student loses their job, they must regain employment within 60 days of the job loss.  Students can volunteer as few as five hours per week in an area related to the degree program in order to fulfill the CPT requirement.

CPT Course, Fee and Graduation Requirment

Additional course required if CPT is needed: IT 8701-8702 Executive Practicum(s) is a graduation requirement and an integral part to a student’s degree program CPT Cost: 0-credit internship class Without any additional fee Graduation Requirment: Students are required to pass IT 8701-8702 to graduate

CPT Application Renewal

Every Year
 

Required CPT Documents

A completed F-1 CPT Employer Form An official, signed job offer letter on company letterhead attesting that you fully understand the integration of study to work in this program and agree to oversee the student’s integrated assignment or projects during the term of this CPT appointment A copy of the complete job description for the student’s position

Multiple CPT Policies

Allow two jobs at the same time, but require that those two jobs are part time

CPT Application Deadline

All students are required to begin their CPT within the first 60 days of starting the program

Other Information and Resources

Others

 

Google Drive

Play Book

 

After Enrollment