What Students Say
Likes
- The Campus is great.
- The courses and certifications on offer in areas like SAP and cybersecurity.
- Several clubs to join, catering to every individuals area of interests.
Dislikes
- Remote location.
- Networking opportunities are limited but could be found if hard work is put in.
- The weather could be harsh.
Course Curriculum
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- It’s moderately difficult and it’s a mix of both theoretical and practical.
- Positives: SAP ranked the coursework as an elite program, there are 4 concentrations to serve what each students would want to pursue.
- Full time jobs is our responsibility too, but the university arranges certain companies to come to the university and talk with potential students.
- Course content helps us broaden our knowledge on the subject and it’s up to you to prepare yourself for a job in a competitive market.
Admission Experience
- Illinois Institute of Technology (Admitted)
- Yeshiva University (Admitted)
- University of Western Australia (Admitted)
- Central Michigan University (Admitted)
- I have applied to 4 universities in total and got admitted to all 4. Cannot talk on rejection reasons on detail but some of the reasons I’ve come across is incomplete application, low test scores etc.
- Central Michigan University is a public university, with generally low cost of tuition and a very highly ranked SAP curriculum. This is what made me select this university.
- Admission process is pretty straight forward.
- It requires Application Fee, English Proficiency Results and Undergraduate Transcripts.
- IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo is accepted, I gave my IELTS. ( Minimum score - 6.5 )
- Fall 2024, Fall is a better time to go is what I feel because you wouldn’t just jump into the harsh winter from the beginning.
- Fall students graduate on May, which is a time when hiring is at the most if any of the students want to gain some work experience.
- I applied around Dec 2024, got accepted on Feb and got approved for my visa on March 2024.
Faculty
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- Faculty wouldn’t assist us find an on campus job, it’s our responsibility to find one if needed. Emil Boasson- the director of MSIS program is the person whom you would be meeting the most if admitted.
- Around 250 students, around 200 are Indians out of that. It’s just for one main subject that the crowd is huge, other classes/subjects would be having around 25-30 students per class.
- Teaching methodology is average to good, it’s the assignments that teaches us better.
Campus Life
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- 2 campus one at Mount Pleasant, which is the main campus and one small campus at Detroit.
- Gym, Swimming Pool, Badminton court, Sauna, Gaming Center among others.
- Main Stage event, Indian Night, Diwali Night.
- There are around 150 RSO ( Registered Student Organisation's ) you could join, according to your interests.
- Some of the examples are: Project Management Chapter, Formula 1 SAE and even a Taylor Swift Club.
Part Time Jobs
- Probably 6 out of 250 students could get a Graduate or Teaching Assistance ship position.
- 11usd per hour * 20 hours.
- Other opportunities on campus would be at the Library, Student Activity Center, Dining, Landscape and Facilities Management.
- 20 hours is the maximum number of hours you could work per week.
- It is moderate to difficult to find an on campus job due to the competition.
- 10usd per hour. Part time can only be done on campus according to the US law so that should be respected and adhered to. Steps to secure and on campus job is by applying on the university portal with your resume, cover letter and class schedule and then wait for their reply. It’s moderate to difficult to find a job on campus, you need to network with people who are already employed for guidance.
Placement
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- The percentage of students finding a job after graduation is unknown but Central Michigan was ranked in Top 5 employability universities in the US along with other top universities.
- Major companies that hire from Central Michigan University are Dow, Elli and Lily, Ford, General Motors, Deloitte, Abeam Consulting among others.
- Some of the seniors I know secured jobs at Dow and Ford.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- Online platforms and help from seniors. There are whatsapp groups and an Indian students association to help you get going.
- Monthly rent would be 400usd which includes a room and an attached wash. Utilities like electricity, gas etc are not included in the rent.
- Accommodation is just 5 mins away from the university and that is walking time. It’s very close.
Exams
- IELTS. Minimum 6.5 score overall
- No GMAT or GRE required
- No LOR or Statement of Purpose required
- Undergraduate Transcripts have to be sent from the previous university to Central Michigan directly either through post or through email. Wouldn’t be accepted if we upload it as a pdf or send the unsealed transcripts through mail.
- There wasn’t an interview.
Fees
- Around INR 30 Lakh for the tuition fee (Total-2 years)
- Living expenses at around INR 65,000 per month.
- Fees are charged per semester according to the number of courses that you take.
- Each subject is 3 credits, each credit is 870usd and we as international students are required to take 3 subjects every semester to keep our visa status valid. So you could do the math on how much it would cost per semester
Scholarship
- There’s no scholarship for this particular course for any international students.
You could apply for a Graduate/Teaching assistance ship which would help you earn some bucks while you’re at university. - Your tuition fee is also waived off for the semesters you are working as GA or TA. It is competitive to get into, you need to prove you are capable of such a position.
