Do MS in Marketing programmes in the USA have a STEM designation and how long can I work afterwards?
Some MS in Marketing programmes in the USA hold a STEM designation, but not all do. Where it applies, graduates can work for up to 36 months after the course (12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension with an E-Verify employer). Confirm the designation for your programme.
Some, but not all, MS in Marketing programmes in the USA carry a STEM designation. Where it applies, a STEM degree allows you to work for up to 36 months after completing the course (12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension with an E-Verify employer).
STEM-Designated Marketing Programmes
| Programme area | STEM details |
|---|---|
| Marketing analytics | STEM designation, with Optional Practical Training extensions for international graduates |
| Market research | STEM-designated, with a curriculum covering data, market intelligence and data mining |
| Data-focused MS in Marketing degrees | Some, such as those at Columbia Business School, University of Pittsburgh Katz and UT Austin McCombs, have obtained STEM status |
What a STEM Degree Gives You
A STEM degree enables you to work for up to 36 months after course completion: 12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension, which is not automatic. The curriculum in these programmes leans on math, technology and data.
My Advice
Do not assume a marketing master's is STEM-designated. Ask the programme office for the official designation and the program code, since it decides your post-study work period.
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