Saint Peter's University

Program Details

Founding Year

1872

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Degree with Cip Code

* Indicates STEM major/concentration available

Master’s in Data Science*
Master’s in Business Analytics*

Tuition and Payment Plan

Master’s in Data Science: $29,016
Master’s in Business Analytics: $26,010
Payment Plan Option Avaliable

Scholarships

Program Duration

Master’s in Data Science: 1-year and 2-trimester (6 trimesters). Total 36 credits, 6 credits per trimester which includes two 3-credit courses (11-weeks) per trimester and 0 credits CPT courses will be avaliable. Master’s in Business Analytics: 1-year and 1-trimester (5 trimesters). Total 30 credits, 6 credits per trimester which includes two 3-credit courses (11-weeks) per trimester and 0 credits CPT courses will be avaliable.

Vacation Policy

* Indicates that CPT is NOT available during the break semester

Summer term is optional for continuing students. Only new students beginning in the Summer Trimester must attend the in person 3-Day Weekend, students could also choose 1 course for summer session.

On Campus Requirements

Please note that the time zone is local time

One weekend per trimester Friday from 9am to 4pm,
AND Saturday from 9am to 4pm,
AND Sunday from 9am to 4pm

Program Start Dates

Spring – 2/24/2025

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

N/A

Application Requirements

GPA Requirement

2.8+

Application Required Documents

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

Current I-20
Passport
Visa Resume
Statement of Purpose* (not required if you have a U.S. degree)
2 Recommendation Letters*(not required if you have a U.S. degree)
The recommendation letters should address the following aspects:
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
What do you consider the applicant’s strengths?
In which areas could the applicant exhibit additional growth or improvement?
How would you describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills?
Official Transcript
Upload the unofficial transcript when applying, and submit the official transcript upon admission)
Language Test Scores: 79 IBT or 6.5 IELTS (not required if you have a U.S. degree)
Bank Statement (within the last three months, with a balance over $30,800 or an equivalent amount in RMB; if the bank statement is not in the student’s name, a sponsor form needs to be signed)

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

For both initial and transfer students, CPT can be applied for at the beginning of the program start date

CPT Course, Fee and Graduation Requirment

No Additional course required if CPT is needed CPT Cost: 0-credit internship class Without any additional fee

CPT Application Renewal

Every Two Terms

Required CPT Documents

STEP 1: Attend an F-1 Curricular Practical Training Workshop STEP 2: Obtain an offer of employment STEP 3: Submit the Request for Curricular Practical Training via the International Student Portal Once the CGL receives your application, it will be reviewed by an international student advisor within 14 business days. Your I-20 will then be uploaded to the portal. You will then print, sign, and present your I-20 to your employer. In order to submit your request successfully, you will need to: Provide the name and email address of your academic advisor or department contact. Provide the name, address, and dates of employment for your proposed CPT employer. You will also be asked to upload a scanned copy of your: Offer of employment. The offer of employment must contain the following information: Job title, job description, number of hours per week you will work, start date of employment, and end date of employment Completed Cooperative Agreement

Multiple CPT Policies

It allow students to have multiple CPT jobs. It doesn’t happen very often and the student needs to do well in their classes and show they can keep up with the course work, but they do allow it. And no there is no maximum number of hours. If the student is working more than 20 hours a week in total that is considered full-time.

CPT Application Deadline

Students can apply any time during the semester. However, they can only start working at the beginning of a term.