Bay Atlantic University
About Bay Atlantic University
Bay Atlantic University (BAU) is a private, non-profit university in Washington, DC, offering affordable, career-focused programs in Politics, Business, and Information Sciences. Its diverse, globally minded campus connects students to top U.S. agencies, embassies, and international organizations, with a dynamic curriculum reflecting today’s market needs.
At BAU, students are responsible for selecting and registering their own courses. After receiving course selection approval from their academic advisor, students must log in to the registration portal to enroll in courses. Final approval will then be completed by the academic advisor through the system.
Why Students Choose Bay Atlantic University
Bay Atlantic University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1.
Overseas applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1.
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every term.
CPT is required for graduation.
Internship Requirement for Graduation
A practical internship experience is a required component of most master’s degree programs at BAU. At a minimum, students must complete CAPS 623: Virtual Internship, a credit-bearing, graded course designed to ensure both academic and professional standards are met.
To fulfill the CAPS 623 requirement, students must complete a part-time internship during their final semester through hosting companies arranged by the University’s designated partner. Externships or independent work experiences secured outside this structure will not be accepted as a substitute for CAPS 623, though they may be pursued in addition to CAPS 623.
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue additional internships or work experiences throughout their studies to further strengthen their industry readiness and professional development, including in programs that do not require CAPS 623 for graduation.
CPT Authorization Requirements:
Students must secure employment directly related to their program of study before CPT can be authorized.
Eligibility:
- Be enrolled in a full course of study
- Be in lawful full-time F-1 status for at least one academic year (two full semesters, including final exams week)
- Be in good academic standing with the university.
- CPT must be an integral part of your program of study.
- CPT must be related to a specific academic course.
- English Language Learning students (Mentora Students) are not eligible for CPT.
- Students must obtain DSO’s endorsement on the Form I-20 and not begin CPT before the CPT start date indicated on the form.
Programs Offered
All programs below include CPT as a curricular component.
Dual Master programs are first of more economical than pursuing them separately. Our dual degrees in business administration and bid data analytics provide broader skills that stand out to potential employers. This degree will bring more diverse opportunities allowing students to comfortably switch ...
Graduating with a Master of Business degree allows individuals to build a variety of skills and knowledge that employers highly value leading to a wide range of career prospects in many industries. Studying Business provides students with not only academic knowledge but also personal and ...
BAU’s Master of Science in AI Engineering leads to career paths in digital product development for various industries. The primary benefit of this program is that students gain theoretical knowledge, practical elements, and hands-on experiences in understanding and building computing algorithms ...
The Master of Science in Software Engineering degree is earned by completing the program course requirements of 36 credit hours (12 courses of 3 credit hours), of which 21 credits are core courses and 15 credits are elective courses. To qualify for the Master of Science in Software Engineering ...
BAU’s Master of Science in Cloud Computing Engineering leads to career paths as a system and data administrator for a cloud computing environment. The primary benefit of this program is that students gain theoretical knowledge, practical aspects, and hands-on experiences in managing network ...
BAU’s Master of Science in Cyber Security leads to career paths in various sections of digital security. The primary benefit of this program is that students gain the fundamental knowledge necessary in information management security and can choose their elective courses to focus on technical or ...
BAU’s Master of Science in Big Data Analytics leads to career paths in data analysis positions for various industries. The primary benefit of this program is that students gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experiences in data collection and analysis to execute processes manually and ...
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