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	Curricular Practical Training (CPT)


	After 7 months of full-time, on-campus studies, students begin their search to fulfill the curricular practical training requirement. Pictured at the left are Accounting Professionals MBA students who are working at The Tower Companies in Rockville, MD. With them is Jeffrey Abramson (center), partner at The Tower Companies.


	Frequently Asked Questions (for students in the Professionals track)

	Does the University select a student’s U.S. practical training position? Each student is expected to take initiative in obtaining the practical training position that fits their career path. The University's placement specialists provide support and advice. The Career Strategies Workshop given during on-campus studies provides students with training for CPT search. May a student negotiate his own salary? Yes. The Accounting MBA program’s job specialists will educate you about expected compensation amounts based on your skills and experience. How does the University help prepare a student for an internship position? Through a systematic schedule of Career Strategies Workshops and individual meetings, the University provides guidance to ensure your maximum success. Is a student guaranteed a practical training position? The University is highly motivated to assist you in obtaining a good CPT position. However, like any other university, we do not guarantee practical training positions. The reasons for this include: (a) students vary in the their ability to promote their professional competencies, (b) the student’s English fluency affects placement efforts, and (c) the U.S. economy and job market are subject to change. How can a student best prepare for relocation and job search? Arrive in the USA with strong written and spoken English Accept a goal to pass at least one part of the US-CPA exam (auditing) during the 7 months of on-campus studies Bring sufficient additional financial resources to support your CPT search. We recommend at least $3,000–$4,000 for travel and living expenses during CPT search. What are the prospects for getting a good CPT position? There are many opportunities for professional accountants. Students who are diligent and focused on applying for positions are finding good CPT positions. University counselors are available at every step to provide guidance and support for this process. It normally takes 2–6 months to secure a CPT position. What happens if a student doesn’t get a CPT position during the practicum period? Students are expected to begin their CPT within a few months of leaving campus. A student who hasn't begun CPT within the specified time frame must return to campus for additional course work. How does Distance Education (DE) work for this program? During the two years of full-time CPT, students complete the remaining academic credits through distance education courses. The courses consist of guided-study courses, including preparation for CMA or CPA exams. The University faculty provide a schedule of assignments, monitor and advise students on their progress, provide guidance on technical questions, administer periodic examinations, lead online discussion forums and live conference call discussions, and facilitate essay writing assignments.

	Curricular Practical Training Sites
	(Partial List)

	Listed below are some of the employers who have hired our MBA candidates. Academy for Educational Development Access Home Care Inc. Accountants Int'l Accretive Solutions Aeron Lifestyle Technology Inc. Aga Khan Foundation USA Ajilon Finance Amgulf Corporation Armstrong Management Services Ashoka Association of Public Health Laboratories Atma Investment LLC B. F. Saul Co. Bert Smith & Company Bi-Bett Corporation Blair Towers, LLC Bokhara Carpet Palace Ltd. Boots & Coots Business Integra Inc. Catholic Charities of LA CH2M HILL, Inc. Chesapeake Pharmaceutical & Health Care City Colleges of Chicago Community Preservation & Dev. Corp. Corporate Executive Board Creative Financial Staffing CRM Technology Deloitte DeVolt & Company, PC Eagle Academy Public Charter School EDGAR Online, Inc. Ergo Solutions Evoke Technologies FINCA International Freddie Mac Friedman LLP General Growth Property Genesys Conferencing Ghenene & Associates Government of the District of Columbia- Habif, Arogeti & Wynne HMS Host Host Hotels & Resort Ignify Institute for Psychological Sciences Jackson Family Enterprises K.Neal International Trucks Lanre Banjo CPA t/a Banjo & Associates Ledgent Letap Group Inc. Madison Marquette Marriott International Inc. Meadow Financial Virginia, LLC Midwest Development & Investment Corp. Mitchell & Titus National Oilwell Varco LP Neiswanger Management Services Netsuite New Israel Fund Nina Jo Associates LLC Object Net Technologies Ofori & Associates Patriot Residential Management Services LLc Power Costs, Inc (PCI) PricewaterhouseCoopers Princeton Optronics Raffa PC Reed & Associates Rivet Software Inc. Robert Half Management Resources Rodman & Renshaw Russell Yamane & Associates Rylem, LLC S&K Engineers Save the Children Sni Companies Spectrum Sullivan & Company The Maple Gas Corporation The World Bank Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates Tower Construction Group, LLC Transworld Logistics & Shipping UNIRISC United World Telecom LC Vangent Inc Whitman Walker Clinic ZEN4IT