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Marshall Undergraduate Programs receive STEM Designation
The new designation benefits all but has particular implications for international students.
In an important update, USC Marshall announced that its entire undergraduate program has been designated STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The designation applies to the following business programs:
The STEM-designation is a recognition of the strong technical and quantitative focus of the Marshall School’s undergraduate curriculum, said Ramandeep Randhawa, vice dean for undergraduate programs.
“We think this designation will additionally differentiate the value of an undergraduate business education at Marshall,” he said. “And it will particularly stand out among employers and prospective students.”
Technical Fluency
Over the past decade, the Marshall undergraduate curriculum has steadily been adding coursework that emphasizes and builds technical, analytical, and quantitative skills among its students. These updates have been spread across all core courses, but most notably among the Introductory Business Statistics course, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, and Strategy courses. In fact, the business core includes an entire course devoted to Business Analytics. Further, several business core classes now offer advanced options, such as Data Science for Business and Advanced Business Finance, that are even more quantitatively focused.
The designation that Marshall undergraduate programs are STEM-designated has implications for international students, who will now be able to apply for a 24-month STEM-OPT extension, which will enable them to apply to a broader array of jobs in the U.S.
International students should note that this extension is not guaranteed but is approved by federal departments beyond the university’s purview. Students are strongly advised to carefully read the Office of International Services instructions here and here, which explain the STEM OPT extension eligibility and proceed accordingly.
STEM Certification
As of Spring 2020, Marshall's entire Full-Time MBA Program is STEM certified. Marshall is one of a small number of business schools with a STEM MBA Program which is designed to combine data-driven decision-making and analytics with the overall MBA program learning objectives of developing a global and entrepreneurial mindset, building a deep understanding of business fundamentals, and leading high-performing teams.
The STEM MBA is focused on preparing students to fulfill the increasing need to apply quantitative and scientific methods to business challenges. Additionally, international graduates are able to apply to extend their 12 month OPT by an additional 24 months, potentially expanding their employment opportunities within the U.S.
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