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THE SUFFOLK EXPERIENCE GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2019-2020
Why Choose Suffolk University?
Best College and
Business Schools
5TH LARGEST
PERCENTAGE
of international students
95%
undergraduates working
or in graduate school within
The Princeton Review 2018 among US institutions one year of graduation
U.S. News & World Report
Boston is a
TOP 3
destination for
international
students
Average
Class Size
22 “At Suffolk, there’s been no
barrier to success regardless
of your background and where
you come from. The school
and its community have
allowed me to be myself and
explore my full potential. It is
7,288 students with something beyond academics
1,353
that I don’t think I could seek
at another campus!”
Thinh “Tyler” La, Vietnam
international students Marketing and Information Systems, 2017
from 100+ countries
Boston is home to more than 35 colleges and universities with over
250,000 college students and 50,000+ international students.
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EXPERIENTIAL
ABOUT SUFFOLK LIVING AND
UNIVERSITY LEARNING
Your education will not just take place in
At Suffolk University, your education will go beyond the classrooms. It will come alive in a city full of
classroom with custom-built degree programs designed experiential opportunities like internships
to lead to exciting careers. From your first semester, you
and volunteer programs that will deepen
will work with real-world companies and industry leaders
to help you build a professional network to launch your
your studies in real-world ways.
career. Internships, class visits to companies and the halls Our proximity to major media outlets, theatre
of government, and guest lectures by civic leaders and
companies, sports teams and everything from
executives in private enterprise: all of these possibilities are
right next door to Suffolk University.
start-ups to Fortune 500 companies gives
you access to industry leaders and innovators
Our innovative, interdisciplinary degree programs reflect the who will guide, inspire, and mentor you. They
contemporary world our students graduate into. Programs
may even hire you too.
like urban environmentalism, entrepreneurship, big data and
“With such a diverse student body and
business analytics, and politics, philosophy & economics
faculty, I can assure you that there is Students Tackle Real Business Problems
(PPE) will expose you to ideas and methods of thinking that with Real Clients
someone here who welcomes you for
will open your mind and widen your career options after When students study marketing at Suffolk’s Sawyer
who you are. Suffolk University has taught
graduation. Our small class sizes enable a level of individual Business School, they get out into the business
me that nothing is impossible and all it
attention that can help set you up for success. world and practice connecting with real companies
takes is a little practice.”
and finding solutions to industry problems through
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top universities
Brittania Moodie, Jamaica, Biology research, analysis, and consultation. Suffolk students
for international students in 2018, Suffolk proudly welcomes
have helped local grocery chain Roche Bros. find new
students from all over the world to our downtown Boston
ways to engage their customer base and become the
and Madrid campuses. Nearly a quarter of our undergraduate
preferred catering vendor in the Downtown Crossing
students come from abroad. Our International Student Services
neighborhood, near Suffolk’s campus.
Office can assist you with immigration issues and cross-cultural
communication. You can join one of 80+ student groups
consisting of numerous international clubs and organizations Broadcasters Get Their Start at Suffolk
to connect with fellow international students. Students in Suffolk’s broadcast journalism program
hit the airwaves before they even graduate, reporting
for the “Suffolk in the City” program on New England
Cable News. They pitch topics, film and edit news
stories, and present them with live commentary every
Friday from the sidewalk in front of Suffolk’s own
THE INTO SUFFOLK ADVANTAGE on-campus television studio.
Suffolk University partners with INTO to create a support system These are examples of the many ways Suffolk students
for international students. Our Academic English, International build out their education with real-world experience in
Year One, and Graduate Pathway programs help you transition to the heart of downtown Boston.
a US degree program. You will enter a fully integrated program
where you will learn alongside your American peers to earn
2017 CAREER OUTCOMES Gain Experience by Giving Back
academic credits towards your Suffolk degree while developing College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School
A passion for serving the community is central to the
your English skills. Upon successful completion of your Pathway
Suffolk experience. Suffolk students logged more than
program, you will progress to a Suffolk degree program.
30,000 hours of community service in the 2016-17
As a student you will receive: academic year. Students have gained valuable experience
• Personalized academic, language and cultural support while donating their time and talent to organizations like:
• Free airport pickup to welcome you to Boston
• Orientation activities to help you adjust to Suffolk
95%
UNDERGRADUATE
97%
GRADUATE
• Habitat for Humanity
• National Park Service
• Housing support to help you find the right place to live • Soccer Without Borders
• Tutoring and language support to encourage your success • Citizen Schools
• Social activities and trips with other students • Refugee Immigration Ministry
• Community Servings
are employed and/or continuing education
within one year of graduation
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#7 Foodie City Sperling’s Best Places #11 Healthiest City Sperling’s Best Places
A City Full of Possibilities
Home to 10 Fortune 500 companies,
Boston offers many options for internships
and employment after graduation. With
leading companies and industries right in
your backyard, Suffolk students can seek
employment at:
• 1,420 financial firms including KPMG, Liberty
Mutual, Fidelity Investments and Deloitte
• 1,877 law firms
• 1,911 technology companies including Bose
Technology and General Electric
• Medical and healthcare institutions such
as Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s
Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center
• Political centers and non-profit organizations
such as the Massachusetts State House,
LIVING IN BOSTON
Boston City Hall, Boston Partners in
Education and Community Works
• Other well-known companies including:
The Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox, Clear
Channel, HubSpot, TripAdvisor and Wayfair
STUDY AT SUFFOLK'S
MADRID CAMPUS
Boston has a reputation for strong academics, but it’s so much #1 City for Entrepreneurial
more than that. Boston hosts some of the biggest names in higher Growth and Innovation
US Chamber of Commerce 2018
education. Beyond that, Boston is a sought after location for
quality of life. Museums, concert halls, shopping districts, booming
restaurants—you can find it all in Boston. #1 City in the US
for Startups
US Chamber of Commerce 2017
CBS ranks Boston the No. 3 most walkable city in the US. You are always just steps
away from where you need to be. Suffolk’s home is in the heart of downtown Boston.
#11 Global City for Boston isn’t the only city we call home. Located in Spain’s Suffolk Madrid offers undergraduate courses in
For a breath of fresh air, you can visit the Boston Public Garden and Boston
capital, Suffolk's Madrid Campus offers students the opportunity art history, business, communication, computer
Common—both walking distance from campus. There are 8 subway stops within a Highest Quality of Life
to study in this world-class city. First-year direct entry students can science, English, government, history, science,
five-minute walk from campus, making it easy to explore the Greater Boston area. Deutsche Bank 2017
choose to study in Madrid for up to two years before making the sociology, Spanish and general education
transition to Suffolk University in Boston. Government majors with a requirements. Class sizes range from around
#13 Best Student Cities concentration in international relations can choose to fulfill all four 15-25 students, giving undergraduates the
in the World years of their undergraduate degree at the Madrid campus. Any benefits of a personalized academic experience.
QS World University Rankings 2018
student can spend a semester or summer in Madrid, regardless of
their major. We can even help you find an internship in Europe.
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ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
BEST MBA PROGRAMS
T OP THREE
MAKING BOSTON
At Suffolk, you’ll have a variety of options YOUR HOME
where it matters most: your academics. Under
the guidance of nationally recognized faculty
members and industry professionals, you can
immerse yourself in a subject of your choice. With
many areas of study to choose from across
our College of Arts & Sciences, Law School and
Sawyer Business School, you can find subjects that
you are passionate about, and that are designed
just for you and your career goals.
Sawyer Business School | www.suffolk.edu/business
At Sawyer Business School, you gain more than just business
knowledge. You develop real-world skills. At Suffolk, we
prioritize practical experience, so you will learn how to adapt to
different work environments, think innovatively and lead others.
• Take advantage of Suffolk’s location—you are within walking
distance of the Financial District as well as major corporations
• Network with government, legal and business industries
• Participate in our Global and Domestic Travel
Seminars—gain résumé-building skills and extend your Discover Suffolk Housing
business network. The seminars have traveled to San Whether you want to live on-campus to be closer to classes or
Francisco, Germany, China, India, Israel, Brazil, Greece, off-campus in one of Boston’s exciting neighborhoods, Suffolk can
England and other countries to learn more from help find the perfect housing for you.
international businesses
On-Campus Housing
Law School | www.suffolk.edu/law
Our downtown Boston residence halls are located steps from
With an emphasis on real-world practice and experiential
the public transit, shopping, restaurants, theatres, and cultural
learning, Suffolk Law regularly appears on lists of the most
attractions that make city life so exhilarating. These
innovative law schools in the country. PreLaw Magazine calls
university-sponsored residence halls are guaranteed for all
Suffolk Law "an innovative force."
incoming freshmen for two years.
• One of only 15 law schools with five or more top-ranked
specialty programs U.S. News & World Report 2019
International Student Off-Campus Housing
• Listed among top schools for health law, intellectual property
INTO Suffolk University provides a unique off-campus housing
law, technology law, and best building PreLaw Magazine
option for international students. Conveniently located in the
• 25% of sitting judges in Massachusetts are Suffolk Law
nearby Fenway neighborhood, this apartment complex is great for
graduates
students who are new to Boston and want off-campus housing
without the hassle of searching. With fully-furnished double and
ADJUSTING TO AMERICAN
College of Arts & Sciences | www.suffolk.edu/college
single rooms that are only a 15-minute subway ride from campus, ACADEMICS
Whether you are interested in working with magazine, online
you can take advantage of living in a trendy neighborhood close to The Center for Learning and Academic Success
or TV journalism, television or film production, or a global
where you need to be. (CLAS) is a one-stop shop for student support.
corporation, pursuing a degree in communication will provide
SUCCESSFUL STUDENT CAMPAIGNS IN THE At the CLAS, you can find tutoring, study groups,
you with the skills you need to work effectively in the modern
INNOVATIVE CROWDFUNDING COURSE Off-Campus Housing Resources academic coaching, as well as academic skills
world of complex technologies and diverse audiences.
If you want to find off-campus housing on your own, Suffolk’s and English language workshops. CLAS also has
• Beyond Borders: Students created a political
• Learn industry-level standards for digital cameras, lighting Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) is a resource available to math, statistics, and accounting drop-in help
and sound equipment documentary examining the global impacts of
American politics Suffolk students to help with all aspects of off-campus living in addition to assistance for students whose
• Write for The Suffolk Journal and The Suffolk Voice – two including getting involved with campus life, finding roommates, primary language is not English.
award-winning student publications – or join RamCam • Goliath Gallon: Students designed a reusable, BPA-free
signing a lease, and learning to cook.
Productions, a student video club gallon bottle made for easy cleaning
• Intern for the Boston Globe, PBS and other media outlets
• Sawed-Off Souvenirs: Students used materials from
in Boston
broken baseball bats to create new drinkware like
glasses and mugs
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Find Your Degree
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER With a wide range of subject areas and admissions options you can find the perfect degree for your chosen
career. You can choose to apply as direct entry to the university or apply for a Pathway program that
AT SUFFOLK
provides extra academic, language and cultural support. From your application to the day you graduate,
we are here to help you succeed every step of the way. Flip to the back cover to learn how to apply.
Top internships
for the Class of 2017 Academic Programs
• The Boston Bruins
• Massachusetts State House
B M D
• State Street Bank B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctorate
Mathematics [BS options: Actuarial Science, Pure Mathematics] SM
• US Department of Labor Graduate Pathway program that can lead to this degree is indicated in bold.
GP
This degree is also available through direct admission. Mental Health Counseling ●
• Pandemic Labs ● Indicates a Suffolk degree program
Philosophy [BA options: Applied Ethics, Philosophy] GE
Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security
Physics [BS options: Astrophysics, Physics, Planetary Science] SM
The Greater Boston area is home International Year One Politics, Philosophy & Economics GE
to 10 Fortune 500 companies. Indicates the undergraduate Pathway program that should be taken to progress to an
undergraduate academic program. This program is also available through direct admission. Psychology (Clinical or Applied Developmental) GE ●
Suffolk graduates work with many
BU Business SM Science and Mathematics Public Relations GE
of these top companies, including:
CS Computer Science VA Visual Arts Radiation Science SM
GE General
• Ernst & Young Radiation Therapy SM
• Fidelity Investments Sociology [BS options: Crime and Justice, Health and Society, Youth and GE
Community Engagement]
• Harvard University
Spanish GE
• HubSpot B M D
Theatre GE
• PwC College of Arts & Sciences Undeclared GE
• TripAdvisor Administration of Higher Education ●
Sawyer Business School
Advertising GE
• Zipcar Accounting BU ●
Applied Politics GP
Big Data and Business Analytics BU
Art History GE
Business Analytics¹ GP
Asian Studies GE
Business Administration GP
Biochemistry SM
Business Economics BU
Biology [BS options: Biotechnology, Health Careers, Marine Science] SM
Entrepreneurship [BSBA options: Corporate Entrepreneurship,
As a dynamic city for a number of industries Internship Opportunities
Chemistry SM Entrepreneurship, Family Entrepreneurship, Launching a New BU
– business, media, technology, healthcare, Internships are a critical asset for an impressive résumé and Venture, Social Entrepreneurship]
Suffolk is here to support you. Suffolk can help qualified Communication [BS options: Broadcast Journalism, Global and Cultural
finance, pharmaceutical, biotech and Communication, Media & Film Production, Print/Web Journalism]
Finance1 [BSBA options: Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial
BU GP
undergraduate and graduate students find internship programs GE GP Institutions, Financial Planning, Investment]
[Grad options: Communication, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations
government – Boston is an ideal place to and Advertising]
with top employers in Boston. You can see why more than half of Financial Services and Banking1 GP
start your career. You can find internships Suffolk graduates completed an internship before graduation. Global Business BU
Computer Science CS
that will look great on your résumé without Health Administration ●
Crime and Justice Studies ●
having to venture far from campus. Suffolk Impressive Suffolk Alumni
Economics GE Information Systems BU
will be by your side to help you through Distinguished by incredible accomplishments, many Suffolk
English [BA options: Literature, Creative Writing] GE Management [BSBA options: Business Analysis, Leadership, Management] BU
alumni are among the best in their fields. Suffolk graduates
your search for internships and jobs. Our Environmental Science SM Marketing1 [BSBA options: Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Product
have gone on to become captains of industry, finance leaders Innovation & Brand Marketing, Professional Sales, Sports Marketing]
personalized career services will guide you in business and government, and national figures in law and the Environmental Studies [BS options: Environmental Policy, Urban [Grad options: Marketing, Market Research and Consumer Insights,
BU GP
SM
through every step of the application and arts. Some notable international alumni include:
Environmentalism] Global Marketing]
interview process. We’ll even help you write Fine Arts VA Management Studies GP
• Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum, India, BSBA ‘99 –
Global Public Policy GP Public Administration
your résumé and cover letter. President of Al Fajer Properties, Founder, President and
●
Chairman of A1 Grand Prix, Chairman of Dubai International Government [BA/BS options: American Politics, International Relations, Taxation ●
GE
Law and Public Policy, Political Theory]
Holding Company, Al-Nasr Sports Club, and SHUAA Capital Wealth Management BU
Graphic Design VA ●
• Danyi Wen, China, MBA ’06 – CEO Shanghai LIDE Biotech Undeclared BU
History [BA options: Public History, Regional and Global Histories, US GE
• Hicham Abdessamad, Morocco, BS ’98 – Senior Vice President History] Law School
of Global Services, Hitachi Vantara Interior Architecture ● Law [Grad options: General, Global Law and Technology] GP ●
“Suffolk students are very close. We have good Interior Design VA
• Emilio Aragón Álvarez, Cuba, BA ’04, DFA ’04 – Spanish actor,
relationships with alumni, which is very important composer, filmmaker Law GE
1 These programs are only designated STEM at the graduate level.
if you want a job after graduation.”
• Victoria Bénis-Lonsdale, France, LLM, ACIS '08 - Group
Jenny Wu, China, MSA/MBSA, Class of 2018 Company Secretary, Travelex
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Undergraduate Admissions
View program specific entry requirements at
We offer several routes to admission. With more than 60 bachelor’s degrees,
www.intostudy.com/suffolk/programs
flexible study plans and start dates throughout the year, we will help you
find the option that’s right for you.
International Year One Direct Entry [SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRAM] General
International Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t If you meet the academic and English language
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. You will receive additional support to requirements for your degree program, you can Fall 2019: August 27, 2019 126 credit hour program
help you successfully complete your first year and graduate in the same amount of time as direct apply directly to Suffolk University. Spring 2020: January 7, 2020 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
94 credit hours remaining toward degree
entry students. Your Pathway program length is determined by your English language scores.
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma with equivalent EAP 101 Foundations of Listening and Speaking I 4 •• 2.0 GPA
Entry Requirements
of 2.2 GPA out of 4.0 •• No grades below C
EAP 102 Foundations of Reading and Writing I 4
Entry Requirements High school diploma, minimum 2.7 GPA and English •• Language requirement: •• No “I” or “W” grades
MATH 1281 Math for the Modern World 4
language requirements in one of the following tests. •• TOEFL iBT 60
High school diploma, minimum 2.2 GPA and English language requirements in one of the CI XXX2 Creativity and Innovation 3
Notes
•• IELTS 5.5
following tests. TOEFL iBT 79 1 Math course will be determined
•• IELA 162 CAS 101 Strategies for Success 1 based on math placement exam
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester IELTS 6.5 •• PTEA 44 Total 16 2 CI (Creativity & Innovation) courses
will vary by semester
•• Password 5.5 Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
TOEFL iBT 79 60 50 IELA 176 These courses are generally
•• Completion of Academic English delivered through the INTO
EAP 103 Foundations of Listening and Speaking II 4
IELTS 6.5 5.5 5.0 Note: Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by program. Level 4 Suffolk Center and are for
EAP 104 Foundations of Reading and Writing II 4 Pathway students only.
IELA 176 162 154
AMST 101 American History and Culture 4
Note: All International Year One students are required to take an English Language Placement test during Orientation. Entry
Start Dates STATS 240 or STE Req Introduction to Statistics or Science, Technology and Engineering Requirement 4
requirements are subject to change and may vary by program. . Fall Spring Total 16
Aug 2019 Jan 2020 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
126 credit hour program
Start Dates for International Year One/Undergraduate Transfer Program Fall 2019: August 27, 2019
16 credit hours apply from Pathway
Spring 2020: January 7, 2020
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. 110 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester Pathway 2-Semester Pathway 3-Semester Pathway
English Language Program
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
Fall 2019 Spring 2020
If you do not meet the direct or International •• High school diploma with equivalent EAP 103 Foundations of Listening and Speaking II 4
Program Aug 27, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019 Jan 7, 2020 - May 5, 2020 Year One entry requirements you can enter of 2.2 GPA out of 4.0
EAP 104 Foundations of Reading and Writing II 4
•• Language requirement:
Business our Academic English program to improve your •• TOEFL iBT 79 MATH 1281 Math for the Modern World 4
Computer Science academic and language skills. Once you have •• IELTS 6.5 CAS 101 Strategies for Success 1
General Studies •• IELA 176 CI XXX Creativity and Innovation 3
achieved the required language level, you can •• PTEA 53
Science & Mathematics Total 16
progress to International Year One or enter your
Visual Arts suffolk.edu/college
degree program directly. Learn more on page 16.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Undergraduate Degree Program
Have you earned credits from another college or university and want UTP Benefits
English
to transfer to a US university? You can transfer directly into Suffolk Transfer of credits from your college or
No TOEFL iBT university-level classes to your degree
or IELTS
Language or choose our Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) which is
Program Unofficial Pre-Arrival Credit Evaluation (15 business
Scores (See page 16)
Year 1: Freshman Year 2: Sophomore Year 3: Junior Year 4: Senior
specifically designed to support international students through the days after receiving offer letter)
3-Semester Pathway
process of transferring. Receive customized curriculum of university credit-
2.2 GPA
bearing courses
TOEFL iBT 50 First semester of this Pathway
program begins before Year 1/
Program Key Facts Quick turnaround time for offer (5-7 business days)
IELTS 5.0 Freshman
International Year One
High School Guaranteed progression to any undergraduate
Minimum of 24 college/university transfer credits. Minimum college/university GPA of 2.5.
Diploma program upon successful completion of your UTP
(or equivalent) 2.2 GPA 2-Semester Pathway Undergraduate Transfer Program 1-Semester 2-Semester
Academic advising throughout the program including
TOEFL iBT 60 TOEFL iBT 79 60 progression and student success advisors
What are your scores? IELTS 5.5
IELTS 6.5 5.5
Scholarships available to qualified students
IELA 176 162
1-Semester
2.2 GPA
Pathway
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
Why Choose UTP
Choosing UTP provides a customized path to your bachelor’s degree. Before you arrive, we
Direct Entry
Transfer Student 2.7 GPA will personally evaluate your credits and give you an estimate of transferable credits to make
(See next page)
TOEFL iBT 79
sure you do not have to repeat coursework. Once you arrive on campus, our friendly staff will
IELTS 6.5
be available to help you transition into life at a US university. You’ll also have access to helpful
resources including academic, English language and cultural support.
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Graduate Admissions
View program specific entry requirements at
Based on your academic qualifications, there are many ways to start
www.intostudy.com/suffolk/programs
your graduate studies at Suffolk. No matter what path you choose,
our 50+ degree programs blend classroom instruction with practical
learning experiences that directly connect you to Boston’s business,
Direct Entry
political and cultural landscapes.
If you meet the academic and English language
requirements for your degree program, you can
Graduate Pathway Program apply directly to Suffolk University.
Our Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward your degree even
if you do not meet the direct entry requirements. The program will help build the academic
foundation and essential English language skills you need to successfully move on to your Entry Requirements
master’s degree. You’ll receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3.0 GPA and English
language requirements in one of the following tests.
throughout your program. Your Pathway program length is determined by your English Additional requirements may apply.
language scores.
TOEFL iBT 80 (no subscore below a 17)
IELTS 6.5+ (no subscore below a 6)
Entry Requirements IELA 176
Bachelor's degree, minimum 2.5 GPA and English language requirements in one of the Goal statement and résumé
following tests.
Three letters of recommendation
Pathway 1-Semester 2-Semester
Minimum GRE or GMAT scores if required by degree
TOEFL iBT 75 - 80 dependent on program 65 program
IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 dependent on program 5.5 Admission interviews are required for some programs
IELA 169 - 176 dependent on program 162-169 dependent on program Note: Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by
program.
Note: Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary by program.
[SAMPLE GRADUATE PATHWAY PROGRAM] Master of Science in Finance
Start Dates
Start Dates for Graduate Pathway Programs (Concentrations in Corporate Finance, Investments or Risk Management)
Fall Spring
All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. 2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
1-Semester Pathway 2-Semester Pathway
Aug 2019 Jan 2020
Fall 2019: August 27, 2019 47 credit hour program
Spring 2020: January 7, 2020 13 credit hours apply from Pathway
Fall 2019 Spring 2020
34 credit hours remaining toward degree
Program Aug 27, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019 Jan 7, 2020 - May 5, 2020
Applied Politics English Language Program Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with AE 051 Communication for Professional Purposes 3 •• 3.0 GPA
Business Analytics If you do not meet the direct or Graduate Pathway 2.5 GPA out of 4.0 •• No grades below B
•• Students must have passed a university-level AE 052 Graduate Academic Writing 3 •• No “I” or “W” grades
Communication entry requirements you can enter our Academic
statistics course in the past five years or have MBA 640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control 3
Finance English program to improve your academic and equivalent industry experience SBS 604 Data Analytics 3
These courses are for Pathway students only.
Financial Services and Banking language skills. Once you have achieved the •• Language requirement:
Total 12
Global Public Policy •• TOEFL iBT 65
required language level, you can progress to a •• IELTS 5.5
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
Law (LLM)
Graduate Pathway program or enter your degree •• IELA 169 AE 061 Graduate Communication Across Disciplines 3
Management Studies •• PTEA 44 AE 062 Scholarly Writing 3
program directly. Learn more on page 16.
Marketing •• Password 5.5 MBA 650 Value Based Financial Management 3
MBA •• Completion of Academic English Level 4 SBS 603 Managerial Economics 3
FIN 601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, 1
& Finance Intensive
Total 13
Progression Requirements Pathway GPA Standardized
by Program and Grades Tests 1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Applied Politics • 3.0 GPA Not required Fall 2019: August 27, 2019 47 credit hour program
Spring 2020: January 7, 2020 10 credit hours apply from Pathway
Business Analytics • No grades lower than a B
37 credit hours remaining toward degree
Communication • No "I" or "W" grades
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
Finance •• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with AE 065 Advanced Graduate Communication Across Disciplines 3
Financial Services and Banking 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
MBA 640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control 3
Global Public Policy •• Students must have passed a university-level
statistics course in the past five years or have FIN 601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, & Finance Intensive 1
Management Studies
equivalent industry experience SBS 603 Managerial Economics 3
Marketing •• Language requirement:
MBA SBS 604 Data Analytics 3
•• TOEFL iBT 80
Total 13
Law - General • 2.9 GPA Not required •• IELTS 6.5
• No grades lower than a B- •• IELA 176
Law - Global Law and Technology
• No more than one B- per •• PTEA 53
semester
• No "I" or "W" grades suffolk.edu/business/graduate/62683.php
This is not a comprehensive list of all progression requirements. Progression requirements are subject to change
and may vary by program.
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Academic English Key Program Facts
Program length is 15 weeks (14 weeks in Summer)
The Academic English program at Suffolk prepares you for Minimum enrollment of 1 semester
“I would say that learning and
university study in the US. You’ll receive high-quality English Minimum age 16
knowing the English language is
language instruction and the academic skills to succeed High school diploma required
crucial, and it’s important to be
at Suffolk. No English language requirement; students will be
assessed and placed upon arrival involved outside of the classroom
What You Will Learn 6 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced — like trying different foods,
• Understand US values in an academic setting. 20 hours of instruction per week engaging in community activities,
• Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English. and exploring the city.”
• Write research papers with proper use of citations and references. Mai Suthiparinyanon, Thailand
• Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts. Communication
• Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines. Progression Requirements
• Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations. International Year One (2-Semester Pathway)
Completion of Academic English Level 4
Graduate (2-Semester Pathway)
Estimated Academic English Level Based on Test Scores
Completion of Academic English Level 4
All students take a placement test during Orientation to determine their AE level.
The table below shows your estimated level of AE based on your standardized Please refer to Pages 12 and 14 for full list of requirements
test scores.
Academic English Levels TOEFL iBT IELTS IELA Dates for Academic English
Semester
Level 1
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Estimated Costs of Attendance All prices are estimated from 2018-19
and are subject to change. Please visit
There are two semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) each about 18 weeks.
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for exact pricing.
INTO Suffolk University Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Range Frequency
Regional Scholarship Pathway program Varies. Contact your INTO representative $3,000 - $16,000 For Pathway year only
Progression Scholarship Pathway program Varies. Contact your INTO representative $5,000 Renewable Undergraduate Programs (Per academic year)
International Undergraduate Undergraduate
Year One Transfer Progam Direct
Suffolk University Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Award Range Frequency Tuition and Fees $40,560 $40,560 $38,420
Suffolk Undergraduate Scholarship Direct Entry Merit-based $4,000 to $18,500 Varies
Living Expenses $25,750 $25,750 $17,200*
$3,000 to $20,000 (may include an
Suffolk Graduate Scholarships Direct Entry Merit-based Varies
employment portion) Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240 $560
*Suffolk University Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Renewed every semester if a student maintains required academic standing
Insurance $2,780 $2,780 $2,780
Other $560 $560 $560
Total Expenses $70,890 $70,890 $59,520
Graduate Programs (Per academic year)
Graduate Pathway Graduate Pathway Graduate Pathway
Graduate Direct
Business LLM Arts & Sciences**
Tuition and Fees $46,830 $51,750 $31,780 $29,520 – $48,744
Living Expenses $17,200 $17,200 $17,200 $17,200*
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $560
Insurance $2,780 $2,780 $2,780 $2,780
Other $560 $560 $560 $560
Total Expenses $68,610 $73,530 $53,560 $50,620– $69,844
**(1-Semester Pathway + 1-Semester Degree)
Note: Pricing may vary by program.
Academic English Programs (Per semester)
Academic English
Tuition and Fees $7,720
Living Expenses $8,600
Books and Supplies $620
Insurance $1,390
For details about Terms and Conditions, Country Scales
Other $280 and English Waivers visit:
www.intostudy.com/suffolk/terms
Total Expenses $18,610
*Living expenses for direct admissions are based on average estimates; cost may vary
depending on the actual housing.
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