Lasell University

On the completion of MBA programme from Lasell University, employment options are to do the job in management, finance, marketing and human resources. They can work as management analysts, financial managers, marketing managers, human resource mangers among others. To be more specific, employing the career outcomes data of the university, it is revealed that 90 percent of MBA graduates remains employed after six months after passing out with the median salary of around 73.5 Lacs per annum. Some of the major sectors which Lasell University MBA specializes in are healthcare, finance, technology and non-profit and some of the hiring organizations are google, amazon, Microsoft etc.

Lasell University does offer several scholarship to Indian students; such as Graduate Scholarship Award where student is awarded $2,000 to $4,000 if the student has cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.2 to 3.4. Furthermore, the Solstice MFA in Creative Writing Program has fellowships and scholarships including, The Kurt Brown Fellowship Solstice MFA Fellowships, The Monica Hand Fellowship Solstice 2013 MFA Fellowships and The Francis L. Toner Fellowship Solstice MFA Fellowships, all of which offer a $1,500 tuition credit. To qualify for these scholarships the student is required to apply for a graduate programme of study and provide a well written, meaningful personal essay, resume and transcripts and must meet the requirements and conditions of the respective scholarships. 

Indian students choose Lasell University for a wide range of academic programs, particularly a popular Bachelor of Science in Management; a diverse and welcoming student population supporting international students; a relatively high acceptance rate of 73.2 per cent, hence accessible for average Indian students; the acceptance of various English proficiency exams whose results are within the minimum marks; the campus environment is very supportive in providing resources and guidance to help international students and aid in academic success and adjustments to life within the United States—all of which go to make Lasell University a sure choice for Indian students aspiring to go abroad for studies.

Yes, finding part-time jobs while studying at Lasell University is quite easy especially because the university offers a variety of on-campus employment opportunities, including Federal Work-Study positions and other jobs funded by the university. Over 500 students are employed each year in roles ranging from working in the Athletic Department to assisting in the dining hall or academic departments. For international students, on-campus employment is permitted part-time during the academic year and full-time during breaks. Most on-campus jobs are less than 15 hours per week during the school term and there also a variety of part time jobs off campus in retail, hospitality, sales and more.

Lasell University is a great option for foreign students because of its amicable environment, simplistic admission procedure, and availability of a myriad of academic programs. It also has an open policy for international students wherein it ensures relaxed services individually through the Office of International Services. It accepts various types of English language tests, has ESL partnerships offering conditional admission, and also an English language support programme for those who are not native speakers. The institution offers over 40 graduate and professional studies programs that the F-1 student visa holders can enroll in. Finally, its suburban campus, creates the atmosphere of a college town, with plenty of student services and activities available that are oriented toward international students.