MBA - Information Technology Concentration
Batch Start Date - 30th June 2022
Key Benefits of the Program
INR10 Lakhs
Cost savings upto INR 10 Lakhs compared to regular degree course in USA
Upto36 Months
Eligible for PGWP/Post Study Work/OPT visa application after graduation
INR72 Lakhs
Average salary in USA after completion of the course
Program Structure and Fees
MBA in Information Technology Concentration is a 2 Year course wherein Year 1 you will be studying online with IMT Ghaziabad. Tuition fees for the Online course is INR 3,00,000 Lakhs (inclusive of taxes). For Year 2, you will be going to the USA and studying on-campus at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Tuition fees for Johnson & Wales University is approximately USD 22,734. You will also have to incur approximately USD 20,144 (Fees are subject to change depending upon intakes and admission year) per annum as living costs in the USA.
IMT Ghaziabad
Country
India
Course Name
- Advanced General Management Program
Eligibility
- Applicant must have scored 55% or above marks in their class 10th, 12th and graduation. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
Tuition Fees
INR 3,00,000
Cost of Living
N/A
Mode of Teaching
Online
Duration
11 months
Johnson & Wales University
Country
USA
Course Name
- MBA - Information Technology Concentration
Eligibility
- The applicant must complete the Advanced General Management Program from IMT, Ghaziabad with 55% or above marks.
- IELTS of >= 6.5 or TOEFL of >= 80 or Duolingo >= 110.
Tuition Fees
~ USD 22,734
Cost of Living
~ USD 20,144* (Refer FAQs section)
Mode of Teaching
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Other Benefits
- Dual certification - IMT Ghaziabad as well as Johnson & Wales University, USA
- Eligible to apply for upto 36-month STEM OPT after graduation
- Online Sessions + Live Lectures
- University-wide ranking in The Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education 2022 College Ranking
- World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts
- Career Essential Soft Skills Program
- Timely Doubt Resolution
- 15:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
- In-built IELTS prep to be provided by upGrad
- 96.8% Career Outcomes (For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information)
About IMT Ghaziabad
Established in 1980, Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad (IMT-G) is India’s premier management school and is the 4th business school in the country accredited by the coveted AACSB. Strategically located in Delhi-NCR region, IMTG has distinct focus on grooming leadership through innovation, execution, and social responsibility. IMT Ghaziaba
About Johnson & Wales University
Located in the scenic Providence, Rhode Island, USA, Johnson & Wales University’s mission is to provide an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth, and focuses on purposeful learning experiences. Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island — Small town feel with the culture and sophistication of a big city
1. Providence, RI hosts more than 30,000 college students in the city and is diverse and welcoming
2. The city is a cultural hotspot, ranked as “America’s Favorite City” by readers of Travel + Leisure, Top 10 Best New Food City by Jetsetter, Best Small City by Architectural Digest, and many more accolades
3. With 25 official neighborhoods, you can explore the East Side of Providence with unique shops and restaurants along Thayer, Hope, and Wickenden streets, many Italian markets, restaurants, and bakeries in Federal Hill, and the Armory District on the West Side — many of which are a quick walk from our Downcity Campus
4. Filled with art and entertainment, you can walk to Trinity Repertory, Providence Performing Arts Center, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and AS220 from our Downcity Campus
5. Visit a Providence Bruins or New England Patriots game
6. Explore other cities — Providence is just 45 minutes from Boston, Cape Cod, and Newport, and a quick 3-hour trip from New York City
Reasons for choosing at Johnson & Wales University
1. Multiple financial aids, bursaries and grants available for international students
2. Multiple internship opportunities
3. 100+ major offered universitywide
4. Over 2100 Internships per year
5. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
6. Global university impact with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide
7. 15:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
8. University-wide ranking in The Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education 2022 College Ranking
9. Providence, Rhode Island campus ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Regional North's Best Colleges Overall and Top Performers on Social Mobility in 2022
10. 96.8% Career Outcome*
*(For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information)
About USA
Home to most of the world’s esteemed international Universities; the USA is the hub of international higher education. Unparalleled academic excellence, distinguished higher education programs, professional growth, welcoming culture, umpteen career opportunities, highly accredited academicians, top-notch infrastructure, advanced technology and grou
Career Opportunities
Information Technology
Systems Administrator
USD 72,337 Annually
Business Analyst, IT
USD 70,639 Annually
Project Manager
USD 90,111 Annually
Information Technology Manager
USD 89,111 Annually
Data Analyst
USD 66,705 Annually
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Frequently Asked Questions
ADMISSIONS
Is there a minimum qualification for this Program?
Applicant must have scored 55% or above marks in their class 10th, 12th and graduation. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
What are the English proficiency requirements for going to Johnson & Wales University?
As per current requirements, students must score an IELTS score more than 6.5 or equivalent and TOEFL of >=80 or Duolingo >=110.
Will I be supported for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English language exams?
Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the master’s program in the USA.
COURSE CURRICULUM
What is the MBA in Information Technology Concentration with JWU?
This Master's degree is an ideal degree for anyone looking for a career in information technology management and to build a professional network around the globe. The curriculum is a mix of management principles and application of the same in IT companies. The student as part of this Program will receive dual certification, an Advanced General Management Program from IMT Ghaziabad, and MBA in Information Technology Concentration from Johnson & Wales University, USA.
What type of learning experience should I expect?
The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the Program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing your learning. On-campus curriculum is focused on classroom teaching as well as a capstone project in the last semester.
Is any certification granted at the end of the Program?
Post successful completion of the program, an Advanced General Management Program would be granted from IMT Ghaziabad and a MBA- Information Technology Concentration from JWU, USA.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
When will I go to Johnson & Wales University, USA?
Johnson & Wales University will have 2 intakes for students coming through this route. First intake of the year will be Jan (winter) intake and the second intake of the year will be August (Fall) intake. Though the application process for Johnson & Wales University will start during the IMT Ghaziabad online program, you will be able to go to Johnson & Wales University in the nearest intake which is atleast 3 months away from completion of your IMT Ghaziabad program.
When will I get Offer Letter from Johnson & Wales University?
upGrad will apply for you in Johnson & Wales University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Johnson & Wales University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Johnson & Wales University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.
Is JWU accredited?
JWU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation's oldest regional accrediting association, NECHE accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university's two campuses.
How will JWU help in finding internships and job opportunities after I complete a course?
A team of Career Advisors offers one-on-one and group sessions on career development topics, including resume writing, interview preparation, and labour market information research.
ABOUT USA
Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?
Although there are a limited number of part-time, on-campus jobs for international students, the income from these jobs is only sufficient to provide “pocket money”; you will not earn enough income to pay for a significant portion of your educational expenses. The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the University.
VISA
Will upGrad help me in writing Academic and Visa SOP?
Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.
How much are living expenses for a year in the USA?
Living expenses in the USA for international students are approximately USD 17,000.
What are the minimum funds requirements for an I-20 request?
The I20 fund's requirements for JWU is USD 42,878*
- 1: Tuition Fee - USD 22,734
2: Living Expenses – USD 14,822*
A. Housing costs – USD 12,212*
B. Food costs – USD 2,610*
3: Other Expenses – USD 5,322*
A. International Student Fee/Student Activity Fee – USD 1,322*
B. Books/Stationary – USD 1,500*
C. Insurance – USD 2,500*
*Fees are subject to change depending upon intakes and admission year.
TIME COMMITMENT
What is the time commitment expected for the Program?
Upto 12-15 Hours/Week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the Program.
How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online Program?
Our dedicated Student Support Team is available 7 days a week from 09 AM to 09 PM IST to resolve your non-academic queries.
Email us at studentsupport@upgrad.com to receive a response within 24 hours. For any urgent queries, please use the Call Back option on the learning platform and get a response within 2 working hours.
Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
Email us at studentsupport@upgrad.com to receive a response within 24 hours. For any urgent queries, please use the Call Back option on the learning platform and get a response within 2 working hours.
Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
REFUND POLICY/FINANCIALS
Is there any deferral or refund policy for this Program?
Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)
- Students must pay applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. Processing fee of INR 10,000/- will be levied. If less than INR 10,000/- have been paid in total, the student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
- The student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for the loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- In case of a refund, the student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of the loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
- Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
- Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.
Deferral Policy: (Pre-Program Commencement)
- If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
- However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
- If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
- A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
- The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
- Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.
Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank).
Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged will be billed in the first repayment installment.
Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only Indian bank Credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot/part payments and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot/part payments and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charges will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.