As an international student, Optional Practical Training (O.P.T) allows you to stay back in USA for 12 months but with a STEM degree, you get additional 24 months. Simply,
S.T.E.M. course = 1 year OPT+ 2-year STEM extension
Even without worrying about H1b, which is Employment Based-Non-Immigrant Temporary Workers VISA, students enrolled in the S.T.E.M. courses have three years of visa which means they get three chances of a lottery. To earn this degree, begin by exploring your fields of interest, assessing your skills and preparing to apply to a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program. Many students with non-STEM business backgrounds believe they will not be able to register in a STEM programm in the United States, however this is not the case. Anyone with a valid undergraduate degree who has taken the GRE, TOEFL, and other tests can apply for these courses. Some of the Universities offering such courses are as follows :
1. Business Analytics
Business Analytics is a process by which businesses use statistical methods and technologies to analyse historical data, gain new insights, and improve strategic decision-making. Thus, with this program, you can equip yourself with a perfect blend of Data Science, Information Theory, Business Intelligence and Computer Science.
S.No | College Name | Duration | Admission Criteria |
1. | UCLA Anderson School of Management | 15 months | -U.S. Equivalent 4-year undergraduate -GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
2. | UT Austin – McCombs School of Business | 10 months | -Bachelor’s Degree - GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
3. | Minnesota- Carlson School of Management | 12 months | -U.S. Equivalent 4-year undergraduate -GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL/PTE |
4. | MIT-SLOAN School of Management | 12 months | -Bachelor’s Degree - GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
5. | USC-Marshall Business School | 18 months | -4 years Bachelor’s or Master’s degree -GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
2. MS Marketing
The Master of Science in Marketing Science programme focuses on marketing analytics and is a two-term STEM qualification. The curriculum prepares marketing researchers to work in various settings, including businesses, consulting firms, nonprofits, government, and other groups that benefit from marketing analytics.
S.No | College | Duration | Requirement |
1. | Columbia Business School | 12 months | -GMAT/GRE - IELTS/ TOEFL/PTE |
2. | Carey Business School | 12 months | -GRE/GMAT |
3. | McCombs School of Business | 10 months | - GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
4. | Marshall School of Business | 12 months | -GMAT/GRE -IELTS/TOEFL |
3. MS Economics
The M.S. in applied economics curriculum is meant to educate students for business, international and domestic banks, consulting firms, government, and nonprofit organisations through analytical graduate training.
S.No | College | Duration | Requirement |
1. | University of California, Berkeley (UCB) | 12 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE |
2. | Duke University | 12 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE |
4. MS Global Supply Chain Management
This STEM-designated degree equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage global commercial supply chains. In short, its goal is to educate people about various aspects of the supply chain in the business world. Your talents will be in great demand across a wide range of sectors when you complete this Supply Chain Management master's programme.
S.No | College | Duration | Requirements |
1. | The University of Michigan | 10 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE/GMAT |
2. | University of Wisconsin | 12 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE/GMAT |
3. | Washington University, St. Loius | 18 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE/GMAT |
4. | University of Minnesota | 12 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE/GMAT/PTE |
5. | University of Colorado | 10 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GRE/GMAT |
5. Management Science
With MSM, you gain fundamental business skills built upon your undergraduate education. You specialize in data analytics, marketing, global business, and finance. This program allows you to create your own customized study plan to support your specific career goals.
S.No | Colleges | Duration | Requirements |
1. | University of Michigan | 10 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GMAT/GRE |
2. | Duke University | 22 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GMAT/GRE |
3. | Yale University | 12 months | -TOEFL/IELTS -GMAT/GRE |
These are some of the STEM courses that commerce students can take up in USA. However, there are other courses as well which can be considered by commerce students
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Written By: Aishwarya Neeraj
