National Louis University
📍 Campus Locations
Multi-Campus University:
Tampa, Florida
Address: 5110 Sunforest Dr, Tampa, FL 33634
Chicago, Illinois
Address: 122 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
🎓 Program Details
Degree Levels: Master's and Doctoral
Program Length:
• Master's: 15 months (3 months / term)
• Doctoral: 40 months (4 months / term)
Programs Offered:
Master's Programs (15 months)
• MS Business Data Analytics (STEM)
• MS Organizational Leadership
Doctoral Programs (40 months)
• Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
Concentrations: Accounting, International Business, Marketing, Management
💰 Tuition & Fee Breakdown
Program
Duration
Credits
Estimated Cost
MS Business Data Analytics (STEM)
15 months
33 credits
$23,700
MS Organizational Leadership
15 months
33 credits
$23,700
Doctorate of Business Administration
40 months
66 credits
$49,920
Fee Component
• Application Fee: $0 (No application fee)
• Master's Program Cost: $23,700 (15-month MS programs)
• Doctoral Program Cost: $49,920 (40-month DBA program)
Cost Breakdown by Program
Master's Programs (15 months, 33 credits):
Total Cost: $23,700 | Per Month: $1,580 | Per Term (3 months): $4,740 | Per Credit: $718 | Per Year: $18,960
Doctoral Program (40 months, 66 credits):
Total Cost: $49,920 | Per Month: $1,248 | Per Term (3 months): $3,744 | Per Credit: $756
📝 Application Requirements
Eligibility & CPT Information
CPT Policy - REQUIRED AND INTEGRAL:
• CPT is an integral part of the MS & DBA programs and participation is required.
• CPT is authorized from Day 1 for the duration of the program.
• No gaps or breaks in CPT authorization — core part of the curriculum.
Professional Experience Requirement:
• DBA Program: At least 3 years of full-time managerial or professional experience required.
• Master's programs do not specify experience requirement.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Max Transferable Credits: 6
🗣️ English Proficiency
Waive Policy: Not required if you have studied or worked in the USA.
📂 Application Checklist
✅ Online Application Form
✅ Official Transcript
• Evaluation Required: Yes
• Internal Evaluation Available: Yes
• Accepted Agencies: US Degree, NACES®
✅ Resume
✅ Passport
✅ Financial Proof (Bank Statement)
✅ Recommendation Letters
✅ Statement of Purpose
Not Required:
❌ Application Fee ($0)
❌ Interview
❌ Job Offer Before Application
💡 Key Features
Program Highlights:
• Dual campus locations: Tampa, FL and Chicago, IL
• CPT required — mandatory work experience as part of curriculum
• No CPT gaps — continuous authorization
• Fast Master’s completion: 15 months
• 3-month term system — faster progression
• No application fee
• Doctoral option available (DBA)
CPT Structure - REQUIRED:
• CPT is integral and mandatory
• Day 1 authorization for full duration
• Ensures all students gain professional experience
🎓 Program Breakdown
Master's: Two focused programs — MS Business Data Analytics (STEM) and MS Organizational Leadership (15 months each)
Doctoral: DBA (40 months, 4 concentrations, 3+ years of professional experience required)
📍 Location Benefits
Tampa, Florida: Growing tech/business hub, lower cost of living, access to Florida economy.
Chicago, Illinois: Major business center, many Fortune 500 HQs, strong Midwest job market.
🏫 Academic Structure
• 3-month term system (vs. typical 4-month semester)
• Faster progression — up to 5 terms per year
• Enables quick program completion
💰 Cost Considerations
Master’s: $23,700 (affordable mid-range with fast completion)
Doctoral: $49,920 (competitive pricing)
• DBA cost less than Westcliff ($101,244)
• Comparable to Ottawa University DBA ($49,728)
• Master's cost: $718/credit | Doctoral: $756/credit
📑 Other Requirements Summary
• DBA applicants must have 3+ years of full-time managerial/professional experience
🏛️ Notable Unique Features
• DUAL CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Choose between Tampa or Chicago
• REQUIRED CPT: Mandatory for all students
• FASTEST MASTER’S: 15 months
• 3-MONTH TERMS: Quick progression
• AFFORDABLE DOCTORAL: $49,920
• ONLY 2 MASTER’S PROGRAMS: Highly specialized
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED for DBA
📊 Comparison to Other Universities
Master’s Cost Comparison:
• National Louis: $23,700 (15 months)
• Indiana Wesleyan: $16,970 (20 months)
• McDaniel: $21,000 (20 months)
• New England: $17,460 (20–24 months)
• Most others: $24,000–35,000
Doctoral Comparison:
• National Louis: $49,920
• Ottawa University: $49,728
• Westcliff: $101,244
Term System:
• National Louis: 3 months/term — fastest
• Others: 4 months/semester
🎯 Ideal For
• Students seeking fastest Master’s completion (15 months)
• Those wanting required CPT experience
• Students pursuing DBA with professional background
• Professionals with 3+ years experience
• Students preferring Tampa or Chicago location
• STEM-focused students (Data Analytics)
• Students seeking affordable doctoral programs
⚠️ NOT Ideal For
• Students wanting many program options (only 2 Master's)
• Those seeking flexible CPT (CPT is mandatory)
• Those avoiding essays or recommendation letters