How Do STEM-Designated Degrees Benefit International Students?
Widener University's STEM-designated business programs allow eligible international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation. It’s a smart pathway for developing in-demand expertise and meaningful professional experience.
How Do STEM-Designated Degrees Benefit International Students?
Widener's STEM-designated degrees equip international students with valuable education and work experience.
Widener’s STEM-designated business master’s programs equip international students with in-demand skills in analytics, technology, and strategic decision-making, preparing you to lead confidently in a rapidly changing world. Completed in just one year, these programs help you accelerate your goals sooner. After graduation, you can take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities, gaining up to three years of U.S. work experience and building a strong foundation for long-term career success.
Why get a STEM-designated degree?
Acquire skills that travel with you. STEM‑enhanced business training is recognized worldwide, giving you quantitative and tech‑driven abilities that translate across borders and industries.
Build stronger U.S. career pathways Gaining work experience in the United States helps you qualify for similar roles nationwide, potentially making it easier to launch a long‑term professional trajectory in the country.
Prepare for high‑growth fields. A STEM‑designated business degree equips you with the expertise to thrive in fast-evolving roles in analytics, supply chain, financial modeling, technology management, and more.
Unlock extended OPT. Eligible international students can extend OPT for 24 additional months, gaining more U.S. work experience, building networks, and growing professional confidence.
At the heart of Widener University's business programs lies a team of accomplished faculty members with extensive experience in various business domains. These experienced professors bring real-world insights into the classroom, enriching the learning experience and equipping students with practical knowledge that goes beyond theoretical concepts. The program's curriculum is carefully crafted to cover a wide array of business disciplines, empowering students with a comprehensive skillset to tackle complex business challenges.
Widener University's School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a prestigious recognition earned by only a small fraction of business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation ensures that the program adheres to the highest academic standards, guaranteeing students receive a top-notch education that is recognized and respected by employers across the globe.
Get Personalized Career Support
Business students at Widener also have a head start when it comes to job search and career refinement. Our Career Design and Development team provides personalized career support, helping students identify their career goals, refine their job search strategies, and connect with potential employers. The strong industry connections of the faculty and university alumni network further enhance job placement opportunities for business students even after they graduate.
Study Near Philadelphia—Access Top Employers & Big-City Adventure
Widener is a 20-minute train or car ride to Philadelphia, giving you direct access to a world-class city with job opportunities across finance, technology, healthcare, education, biotechnology, and other industries. It's an ideal place to begin or advance your career.
Widener is also conveniently close to multiple public transit options, including buses and trains that will take you around the region, including other East Coast cities such as New York, Washington D.C., and Boston.
Explore Our STEM-Designated Programs
Optimize efficiency and outcomes by exploring current best practices and future trends in project management, modeling and analysis, data design, and more. Gain a competitive advantage by transforming your organization from functional silos to integrated end-to-end business processes.
Develop in-demand data analytic skills as you learn to use SAS and other popular applications to transform decision making and performance. As you work toward your master’s degree, you’ll simultaneously earn a SAS joint certificate in business intelligence and analytics and acquire the skills to operate industry-leading applications.
The master of science in digital transformation degree provides process innovation, project management, and data analytics skills to enable organizations to innovate and employees to perform better in complex tech and data-driven environments. Using a three-pronged approach, you'll learn the process, analytic, and management skills necessary to leverage organizational data for lasting competitive advantage.
This innovative curriculum features SAS-approved courses so you'll earn your SAS joint certificate in business intelligence and analytics simultaneously as part of the master's program.
Living and learning in a new environment is an exciting leap into the unknown. Here, you'll belong to a close-knit community of international students and an international support team. From events, excursions, and cultural celebrations to our international student association, there are ample opportunities for you to make friends and explore the area.
At Widener, we’re here to support your success with resources tailored for international graduate students, including personalized advising, tutoring, and services like the Math Center and Writing Center. Also talk about ISS.
Whether managing assignments or planning your academic path, we provide the tools you need to excel.
