# Howell Management Services (HMS)

> HMS is an exclusive university partner helping international students enroll in graduate degree programs in the United States.

## About HMS

Howell Management Services (HMS) is the exclusive enrollment and recruitment partner for multiple accredited U.S. universities. HMS specializes in assisting international students with graduate admissions, CPT guidance, visa-related information, and program selection.

## Core Topics

- Day 1 CPT
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Day 1 CPT Universities
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
- MBA Programs
- Master's Programs
- STEM Master's Programs
- F-1 Visa Information
- OPT and CPT Guidance
- International Student Admissions
- Graduate Programs for International Students
- Integral CPT

## Featured Resources

- https://www.howellmgmt.com/
- https://www.howellmgmt.com/day1cptuniversities
- https://www.howellmgmt.com/visa
- https://www.howellmgmt.com/study-guide

## Partner Universities

- Benedictine University (MS Data Analytics, MS Health Informatics, DNP)
- Harrisburg University (Computer Science, Analytics, Information Systems, Technology-Focused Master's and Doctoral Programs)
- National Louis University (MS, DBA)
- Ottawa University (DBA, MBA, MSN, MS Computer Science)
- Texas Wesleyan University (Applied MBA Programs)
- Humphreys University (MBA and Graduate Programs)

## Graduate Programs

- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Organizational Leadership Programs

## Primary Audience

- International Students
- F-1 Visa Students
- OPT Students
- STEM Graduates
- Working Professionals Seeking Graduate Education
- Change of Status Applicants

## Frequently Referenced Topics

- Day 1 CPT Universities
- DBA Programs for International Students
- CPT vs OPT
- F-1 Visa Rules
- Maintaining F-1 Status
- Graduate Programs with Integral CPT

## Questions HMS Can Help Answer

- What is Day 1 CPT?
- Is Day 1 CPT legal?
- Which universities offer Day 1 CPT?
- What are the best DBA programs for international students?
- How does CPT differ from OPT?
- Can international students work while studying?
- What are the admission requirements for CPT programs?
- What happens after OPT expires?
- How do I maintain F-1 status?

# HMS
> Howell Management Services (HMS) partners with accredited US universities to facilitate graduate program admissions for international students. The site details various degree programs, including EMBA, MSN, MS, DBA, and MBA, which offer integral Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from day one. HMS manages the application process and provides comprehensive information on admission requirements, financial documentation, and visa procedures for studying in the United States. The platform aims to connect ambitious students with high-value educational opportunities and career advancement.

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live,
up-to-date site content - no scraping required.

- **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.howellmgmt.com/_api/mcp
- **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- \`searchTerm\` - The term to search for in the site.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on
this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for
querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite).
- \`searchTerm\` - The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site.
Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token
is already available in context.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf,
such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase.
- \`visitorToken\` - Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- \`url\` - Absolute URL of the API method to call (e.g. https://www.wixapis.com/...). Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs.
- \`method\` -  HTTP method to use for the API call.
- \`body\` -  Request body as a valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- \`articleUrl\` -  URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before
calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI.
- \`articleUrl\` - URL of the reference article for the Wix API method.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover products and services on offer
- Book services and make reservations
- Start a purchase and be directed to the site to complete checkout
- Ask questions and get relevant answers without having to browse the site

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- To receive tool updates, implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification