Credit-Bearing Pre-Master¹s Program Saves Students Thousands of Dollars in Tuition

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 Credit-Bearing Pre-Master¹s Program Saves Students Thousands of Dollars in Tuition
Starting the fall 2015 semester, Widener University’s unique Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) will offer two graduate-level courses and award six degree credits. Students not only save time in completing the master’s degree but also pay less than in the traditional Pre-Master’s Program.
Submit a graduate application by July 15 to begin study in the fall semester, 2015.
New Pre-Master’s Program Curriculum
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
1-SEMESTER PROGRAM 3 EAP courses †
1 GRE/GMAT tutoring class
2 Academic courses ∧
Academic credits earned: 6 credits		 Full-time degree study
2-SEMESTER PROGRAM EAP courses 3 EAP courses †
1 GRE/GMAT tutoring class
2 Academic courses ∧
Academic credits earned: 6 credits
† English for Academic Purposes.
∧ Depending on the student’s academic background, he/she may need to take some foundation courses before taking for-credit courses.
The chart serves as a guide only.
Tuition Saving in New Pre-Master’s Program *
Academic Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Tuition Saving
Business (per credit) $950 $984
Average degree requirement (credits) 30 30
Degree credits earned in PMP 0 6
Remaining tuition for degree after PMP $28,500 $23,616 $4,884
Total tuition for 1-semester PMP and Degree $39,100 $35,976 $3,124
Total tuition for 2-semester PMP and Degree $47,300 $44,576 $2,724
Engineering (per credit) $1,080 $1,118
Average degree requirement (credits) 33 33
Degree credits earned in PMP 0 6
Remaining tuition for degree after PMP $35,640 $30,186 $5,454
Total tuition for 1-semester PMP and Degree $46,240 $42,546 $3,694
Total tuition for 2-semester PMP and Degree $54,440 $51,146 $3,294
Hospitality Management (per credit) $814 $844
Average degree requirement (credits) 30 30
PMP embedded degree credits 0 6
Remaining tuition for degree after PMP $24,420 $20,256 $4,164
Total tuition for 1-semester PMP and Degree $35,020 $32,616 $2,404
Total tuition for 2-semester PMP and Degree $43,220 $41,216 $2,004
* Specific requirements and tuition vary by degree program. This chart serves as a guide only.
In addition to the credit-bearing Pre-Master’s Program, the International Study Center at Widener University also offers a unique 3-Year HEI Pre-Master’s Program specifically designed for students with three-year higher education qualifications, and an International Year One program for undergraduate applicants. Please contact your Study Group representative or email naqueries@studygroup.com for more information.

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