MS PM at Clark University

1. Why should you pursue MS in Project Management from Clark University?

In a world where data is king, professionals with data science, management, analytical skills are in high demand. To help aspirants become data professionals, upGrad Abroad in collaboration with Clark University and International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIITB) is offering a UA Accelerator Program MS in Project Management. The two-year program will help in significant cost-savings, award dual accreditations from IIITB and Clark University, and provide up to 3-year of OPT (post-study work visa).

2. 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.

3. Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

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 US.

4. When will I go to Clark University?

Clark 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 Clark University will start during the IIITB online program, you will be able to go to Clark University in the nearest intake which is atleast 3 months away from completion of your IIITB program.

5. When will I get Offer Letter from Clark University?

upGrad will apply for you in Clark University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in offer letter of Clark University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Clark University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of start of batch to accelerate this process.

1. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
College Degree:
• Applicants with a 4-year BEngg/BTech/BSc Hons. degree need to have a minimum 66% marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 6.
• Applicants with a 3-year BSc/BCA degree need to have minimum 60% marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 4.
• A 4-year Undergraduate degree is preferred. However, if a learner has completed 3 years of Undergraduate, then the awarding University must be NAAC A or A+ (in year 2021/2022/2023/2024) and preferably from a science background i.e. BCA/B.Sc/BIT. If an applicant is coming from any other stream (Business, Humanities etc.) the applicant needs to have substantial work experience in relevant areas.
•TOEFL (ETS code 5969): 85 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 20, or IELTS: 6.5 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 6, or Duolingo: 120, recommended sub-score minimum of 100, or PTE: 53 (No band less than 50)

Advance Certificate Program: An aggregate score of 3.0 CGPA and above in the Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course.

2. How do I know if the program is right for me?

If you like finding meaningful insights from data and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you are able to clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Project Management in IT, this program is meant for you.

3. What is the selection process for this program?

upGrad, IIIT B, Clark University US, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualising and creating this program to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in Information Technology. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion for Project Manager. For entry into Clark University, US students have to successfully complete IIIT Bangalore program with minimum of 3 GPA. upGrad will apply on your behalf once you complete IIIT Bangalore program and support you in securing an offer letter from Clark University, US. upGrad will also provide guidance on paying fees to university and visa application.

1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the online program. The on-campus program in the US is full-time and will have an appropriate workload.

2. How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

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.

No cost CC EMI FAQ's

0% EMI with finance partners and credit card option availability will vary program-wise.
1. Which banks allow using the no-cost credit card EMI option?
A. 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, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC.
2. Is there a minimum transaction limit?
A. Yes. It's 50,000.
3. Does Standard Chartered Bank offer 18 or 24 months of no-cost EMI?
A. The bank offers only 12 months of no-cost EMI option. For any period that extends beyond, a certain interest is charged.
4. Will I have to pay extra for the EMI transaction?
A. If you avail of 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment. Your bank, however, may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment charged by the bank?
A. Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between ₹99-500 on 0% credit card EMI transactions. If charged, it will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my international credit card for 0% credit card EMI or a standard credit Card EMI?
A. You can use only Indian bank credit cards to make payments against your course fees. But you can pay the amount using the credit card option in one shot and later convert it into EMIs from your respective bank. The duration and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge processing fees or down payment for these transactions; this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges if I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying the balance with no-cost EMI?
A. Yes, there will be additional charges, which will be equal to the interest paid by upGrad to the bank. You will only get the refund of the Principal amount, i.e., the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared in your Offer Letter.
8. Can I pay using multiple credit cards?
A. Multiple cards can be used to complete the payment. Take the part payment option to use multiple credit cards. The learner just needs to ensure that the minimum transaction amount is ₹50,000 if they want to opt for 0% credit card EMI. For example, if the amount to be paid is ₹1,50,000. You can pay using two credit cards: HDFC Card – Part payment – ₹1,00,000ICICI Card – Part payment – ₹50,000
9. 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 charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
A. Initially, your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit, and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹1,00,000 on a 6-month EMI and your credit limit is ₹2,00,000, then initially, your bank will block your credit limit by ₹1,00,000. After payment of your first month's EMI of ₹15,000, the blocked amount will be reduced to ₹85,000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on no-cost EMI?
A. Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided as an upfront discount to you at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a no-cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will equal the amount to be paid to upGrad in case of a cancellation or refund request. For example, the amount payable to upGrad is ₹4,05,000. Let's say the amount deducted at the time of the transaction is ₹3,79,850 (Principal amount). The bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on ₹ 3,79,850[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]EMI AMOUNT = ₹33,750 x 12 = ₹4,05,000Effectively, you have taken a loan of ₹3,79,850 instead of ₹4,05,000
12. How much do I pay to block my seat?
A. You need to pay ₹25,000 to block your seat.