Concordia University Texas
📍 Campus Location
City: Austin, Texas
Address: 11400 Concordia University Dr. Austin, Texas 78726-1887
🎓 Program Details
Degree Level: Master's
Program Length: 16 - 20 months (4 months / semester)
Programs Offered:
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Leadership (STEM)
• Master of Business Administration, Data Science & Analytics Leadership (STEM)
• Master of Business Administration, Learning Technology & Innovation Leadership (STEM)
• Master of Business Administration, Organizational Development & Leadership
• Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM)
• Master of Science in Computer Science with concentration tracks (STEM)
Concentrations:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Information & Cybersecurity
💰 Tuition & Fee Breakdown
Program
Duration
Estimated Cost
MBA (Non-STEM)
16-20 months
$21,000
MBA with STEM concentrations
16-20 months
$21,000 - $30,800
MS Computer Science
16-20 months
$21,000 - $30,800
Fee Component
• Application Fee: $50 (One-time, non-refundable)
• Enrollment Fee: $3,000 (Required within 7 days of I-20, applied to tuition)
• Estimated Program Cost (Low): $21,000
• Estimated Program Cost (High): $30,800
Cost Breakdown by Program Length:
16-month completion:
Low: $21,000 / 16 months = $1,313 per month
High: $30,800 / 16 months = $1,925 per month
Per Semester (4 months): $5,250 - $7,700
20-month completion:
Low: $21,000 / 20 months = $1,050 per month
High: $30,800 / 20 months = $1,540 per month
Per Semester (4 months): $4,200 - $6,160
Important Fee Note:
$3,000 enrollment fee is a tuition pre-payment (not an extra charge). Must be paid within 7 days of receiving F-1 visa or I-20. Effective Spring 2026. Applied directly toward tuition balance.
Fee Range: $21,000 - $30,800 (depending on program)
📝 Application Requirements
Eligibility & CPT Information
Authorization & Renewal: CPT is granted each semester for up to a cumulative 12 months. Beyond 12 months forfeits OPT eligibility.
Break Usage: Students may continue CPT work during Christmas, Spring, and other scheduled breaks.
Semester Requirements: Submit evaluation form with employer's signature each term. Apply at least two weeks before semester begins.
CPT Policy: Not a program requirement. Employer letter confirming employment is required. Details are outlined in CPT Application File.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Max Transferable Credits: 0 (No transfer credits accepted)
🗣️ English Proficiency
Waive Policy: Exempt if you are from an English-speaking country or completed one full-time year of study in the U.S. or another English-speaking country.
📂 Application Checklist
✅ Online Application Form
✅ Application Fee ($50)
✅ Official Transcript
• Evaluation Required: Yes
• Internal Evaluation Available: No
• Accepted Evaluation Agencies: US Degree, NACES®
• Requirement: All Transcripts
✅ Resume
✅ Passport
✅ Financial Proof
• Acceptable Sponsors: Close Family, Friend, Employer
• Letter of Affidavit Required: Yes
• Accepted Forms of Proof: Bank Statement, Affidavit Letter
Not Required:
❌ Recommendation Letters
❌ Statement of Purpose
❌ Interview
❌ Job Offer Before Application
💳 Financial Documentation Options
• Personal or parent/sponsor bank statements (with affidavit of support)
• Scholarship or grant award letters
• Graduate assistantship or fellowship letters
• Government or employer sponsorship letters
• Educational loan approval letters
• Investment or retirement account statements
• Property ownership documents
• Business income or ownership statements
• Trust fund documentation showing access and disbursement schedule
💡 Key Features
Program Highlights:
• Fast completion: 16-20 months
• Multiple STEM MBA options: AI Strategy, Data Science, Learning Technology
• Located in Austin, Texas – major tech hub
• Flexible CPT: Work during academic breaks
• Multiple Computer Science concentration options
CPT Benefits:
• CPT allowed during breaks
• Employment Verification Letter alternative accepted
• Flexible renewal process
• 12+ months CPT forfeits OPT eligibility
Academic Considerations:
• No transfer credits accepted
• Moderate GPA requirement (2.75)
• Affidavit of support required for financial proof
Cost Advantages:
• Competitive cost ($21,000 base)
• Fast completion reduces living costs
• $3,000 enrollment fee applied to tuition
• Located in Texas (no state income tax)
🧾 Other Requirements
Enrollment Fee Policy (Effective Spring 2026):
All international students must pay a $3,000 enrollment fee within 7 days of receiving F-1 visa or I-20. This fee is a tuition pre-payment and applied directly toward tuition balance.
🏛️ Notable Features
• One of the shortest Master's programs (16 months)
• Multiple STEM-designated MBA concentrations
• No transfer credits ensures consistent curriculum
• CPT flexibility during breaks
• Austin location – major tech hub with UT Austin nearby