Is an MBA program in the US considered under the STEM category for post-study work permit eligibility?
It depends. Most standard MBA programs in the US are not classified as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees, so they offer only the standard 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period after graduation.
However, some universities offer MBA programs with STEM-designated concentrations, such as Business Analytics or Quantitative Finance. Graduates from these specialized tracks may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, for a total of 36 months of post-study work authorization.
Eligibility is determined by the program's official STEM designation and the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code on your Form I-20.
If you want the STEM OPT extension, choose an MBA program that clearly states it is STEM-designated.
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