• The Master of Science in Business at Oregon State University has a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) code designation.
  • As a STEM-designated degree recipient, international students who graduate with the MSB are eligible to extend their F-1 visa status from 12 months to 36 months in the optional practical training (OPT) program.
  • The STEM designation offers important benefits for recruiting and post-graduation employment. In particular, the STEM Designated Degree Program, which is housed within the Department of Homeland Security and based on definitions administered by the Department of Education.
  • STEM designations for business programs are unusual and denote strong technical and quantitative rigor within the curriculum. The MSB is centered around an analytical curriculum with focus areas in finance, marketing, and supply chain. It is available in Corvallis and online through the OSU Ecampus partnership.