
Trine University
Allen Park, Michigan - Phoenix, Arizona
Trine University
Campus Locations:
1000 Republic Drive, Suite 520, Allen Park, MI 48101
326 E Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Reasons to choose Trine University, by Trine Global Associate Director
School Locations:
Allen Park, MI & Phoenix, AZ
School Accreditations:
The Higher Learning Commission,
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA),
Day-1 CPT Programs:
MBA, MS Business Analytics, MS Engineering Management, MS Information Studies
Estimated Tuition:
$18,687.5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| About the School
Trine University, is a private higher learning institution founded in 1884. The school currently offers Liberal Arts, Business, and Engineering degrees. The main campus is located in Angola, Indiana, covering an area of more than 450 acres. In addition, the school has educational centers in Detroit, Phoenix, Fort Wayne, and other places.
As of 2022, Trine University has more than 4,600 students, with a student-faculty ratio of 17:1.
What makes Trine University most proud is its excellent employment rate- 99.3% of the 2021 graduates have found a job (or enrolled in a higher degree) within 6 months of graduation, which is one of the top employment rates in the United States.
| Accreditations
Trine University is accredited by:
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the Higher Learning Commission (one of the six regional accrediting agencies for higher education institutions in the US)
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Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
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the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
* In addition, Trine University is ranked by US News at 18th in Regional Colleges Midwest, 16th in Best Value Schools
| School Locations
Michigan Campus
1000 Republic Drive, Suite 520, Allen Park, MI 48101
Arizona Campus
326 E Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85004
| Pros and Cons
Pros:
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Low tuition, cost-effective
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5 enrollment windows each year
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Only one onsite class per semester
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School has a long history and stable RFE rate
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Moderate overall academic pressure
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Multiple major choices
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CPT Agreement can be replaced with an Employment Letter, which can be renewed annually
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Flexible online courses that allow students to arrange their own schedules
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Transfer up to 6 credits from previous graduate programs
Cons:
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Greater onsite courses commute for students on the east and west coasts
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Uncompromising requirements for onsite attendance and GPA
| Day-1 CPT Policies
Trine University graduate programs that offer full-time CPT:
Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM), Master of Science in Engineering Management (STEM), Master of Science in Information Studies (STEM)
Day-1 CPT Policies
Trine University follows the regulations of USCIS to authorize international students for CPT work. All of Trine's graduate degree programs are Experiential tracks, which means that internships/jobs are part of the program. Therefore, international students need to use CPT for internships/jobs, and they can apply for CPT work from the first day of enrollment. An additional 0.5 credit course is required for each semester when applying for CPT.
CPT can be authorized as early as the program orientation day and can be authorized for up to one year at a time with the option to renew. There is no gap between each CPT authorization. If the current employer does not sign the CPT agreement, students can contact CPTDog and we’ll connect you with a school official.
Master of Business Administration
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Trine University is focused on delivering a real-world return on investment for professionals looking to develop their skills and marketability in business and finance. This online MBA is defined by an intense focus on business strategy, management, decision-making, market development, and global finance.
*An MBA requires 30 credit hours.
Option 1: Self-Design
Option 2: Accounting
Option 3: Analytics
Option 4: Finance
Option 5: Management
Option 6: Human Resource Management
Option 7: Marketing
BA 5223 Executive Communication
FIN 5063 Corporate Finance
FIN 6923 Managerial Accounting & Finance
MK 6943 Strategic Marketing and Management
ECO 5033 Micro & Macro Economic Decision Making
BA 6933 Statistics & Data Analysis
BA 6963 Business Admin Capstone
AC 5003 Advanced Auditing
AC 5013 Managerial Accounting AC 533 Corporate Taxation
AC 553 Federal Tax Pass-Through Entities
FIN 5823 Financial Modeling
FIN 5833 International Finance
FIN 5843 Financial Markets & Institutions
FIN 5853 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
GE 5103 Project Management
GE 5113 New Product Development & Innovation Strategy
GE 5133 Lean Six Sigma
HR 5923 Strategic Human Resources
BA 5103 Business Ethics
Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM)
A Master of Science in Business Analytics from Trine University is designed to meet the growing demand across the nation. Business analytics focuses on developing new insights and understanding of business performance based on data and statistical methods. A variety of industries need individuals who will have the education and expertise to collect, analyze and interpret information to make fact-based strategic business decisions.
*MSBA requires 30 credit hours.
Program Requirements:
GE 5103 Project Management
BA 6933 Statistics and Quantitative Methods
BAN 5003 Operations Analytics
BAN 5013 Analytics Software and Tools
IS 5113 Data Mining and Data Visualization
IS 5213 Data Science and Big Data
FIN 5063 Corporate Finance
FIN 5823 Financial Modeling
BAN 5023 Data Driving Decision Making
BAN 6093 Business Analytics Capstone
Master of Science in Engineering Management (STEM)
You will gain a mastery of corporate culture, leadership, finance, operations strategy, and marketing. Your courses will include business ethics, public speaking, and decision-making classes that are geared toward the technical professional. You will also learn product development and innovation from Trine’s business and engineering faculty.
*The Master of Science in Engineering Management requires 30 credit hours.
BA 5223 Executive Communication
FIN 5203 Finance for Engineers
GE 5103 Project Management
GE 5113 New Product Development and Innovation Strategies
BA 5103 Business Ethics
BA 6933 Statistics and Quantitative Methods
MGT 5093 Business Strategy and Decision Making
GE 5163 Engineered Quality
GE 5093 Design Thinking
GE 5133 Lean Six Sigma
MGT 543 Operations Strategy and Management
MGT 5013 Advanced Plant Management
LAW 5003 Law and Engineering professional
Master of Science in Information Studies (STEM)
you will grow your leadership and business skills so you can advance to the next level in your career. You will use the managerial process and tools for effective management and leadership, assess and leverage the impact of information technology to enhance business competitiveness and optimize business management and develop professional communication skills in public speaking, public relations, and electronic media.
*The Master of Science in Information Studies requires 30 credit hours.
GE 5103 Project Management
FIN 5203 Finance for Managers
INF 503 Advanced Database
IS 5103 Object-Oriented Programming in JAVA
IS 5113 Data Mining and Data Visualization
IS 5203 Network Management
IS 5213 Data Science and Big Data
IS 5403 Cybersecurity
IS 5803 Information Studies Capstone
BA 6933 Statistics & Quantitative Methods
| Onsite Frequency
Trine University operates on a three-semester academic calendar: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Summer is a shorter term of approximately two months, while Fall and Spring are long terms of about three and a half months, divided into Term 1 and Term 2. Each semester has breaks.
International students are required to take at least two courses per semester, totaling 6 credits. Students can choose one hybrid course with an onsite component and one fully online course. Only one onsite class is required per semester, which takes place on a weekend from 8 am to 5 pm. The school is planning to increase the onsite frequency to one per semester or one per term. Attending onsite classes is mandatory, and failure to do so may result in the loss of F1 status.
Apart from the one-day onsite class, most courses are delivered through the online learning management system, Moodle. Only a small portion of courses are conducted through live Zoom sessions, while the majority are pre-recorded or optional Zoom discussions. This provides great flexibility for students to schedule their studies.
During the summer term, students can take a break (without completing a full academic year), and still apply for a 0.5 credit CPT course to work full-time with CPT.
*It is important to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above during enrollment to avoid graduation delays or termination of full-time CPT.
| Tuition and Scholarship
Tuition Detail | $18,687.5 |
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Per Semester Tuition (6+0.5 CPT Credit Hours) | $3,737.5 |
Yearly Tuition (Spring, Fall Enrollment, 2 Semester a year) | $7,762.5 |
Yearlt Tuition (Summer Enrollment, 3 Semester a year) | $11,212.5 |
Per Credit Hour | $575 |
One Time Enrollment Fee | $500 |
* Trine University doesn’t have a application fee
| Academic Calendar
Semester | Program Start (CPT Start) | Class Start | Application Deadline |
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2023 Summer | 5/8/2023 | 6/5/2023 | 4/5/2023 |
2023 Fall I | 7/24/2023 | 8/21/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
2023 Fall II | 9/25/2023 | 10/23/2023 | 8/24/2023 |
2024 Spring I | 12/11/2023 | 1/8/2024 | 11/11/2023 |
2024 Spring II | 2/12/2024 | 3/11/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
Trine University's graduate program is divided into 5 terms per academic year, and students can apply for any term.
*Trine University's graduate program uses a rolling admission model. If the enrollment for the current term is full, admission will be stopped.
It is recommended that students apply at least 1 month in advance (International students on an Initial F1 visa are recommended to apply 3 months in advance). CPTDog is the official enrollment representative of Trine University, and students can contact us in advance to reserve a spot.
*If you miss the application deadline, don't worry, contact us, CPTDog could work with School Admissions to expedite admission decisions within an average of 3 days.
| Application Guide
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The following documents are required:
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Academic transcripts
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Financial Statement ($17,000, Contact us to waive it if you’re an F-1 transfer student)
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Copy of passport
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Statement of purpose (explaining your desire to pursue a graduate degree)
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Resume/CV
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GRE/GMAT (*recommended)
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English placement test score of:
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IBT TOEFL 79
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PTE 58
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IELTS 6.5 overall and a 6.0 minimum on any section
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Duolingo 95
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NETPAW C1
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GETPAW C1
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It usually takes 3-4 weeks to receive the result after applying.
If you’re in an emergency and need to receive the offer ASAP, contact us, we’re here to help!
We will assist with expediting the application, and students will receive the result and transfer SEVIS as soon as 3 days.

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