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International Students
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Saunders College.
Unlock in-demand business careers. Get personalized attention, real-world experience, and vast technology resources delivered uniquely at RIT.
Join a global network of 25,000 alumni.
Get real-world business experience, with a 95% job outcomes rate.
F1 STEM-OPT Visa Eligible MBA and MS programs. Work in the U.S.A. for up to three years.
Generous scholarships are available.
Divya – Saunders MBA in Finance, MS in Business Analytics
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Feel at Home
With a wealth of resources for international students you will feel at home. There are over 2,400 international students, from over 100 countries, on campus at RIT. Choose from over 300 student clubs to find activities that meet your interests. And offices including International Student Services, Study Abroad, International Scholarships and Fellowships, and English Language Center give you the support and confidence to succeed at RIT.
Get started by checking out all our in-demand graduate business degrees that employers seek.
These MBA and Master of Science (MS) programs deliver specialized business skills for high-demand careers and are F1 STEM OPT qualified to allow international students to work up to three years in the U.S.A. Visit our full list of in-demand graduate programs.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Create your brand to achieve success
Access courses from across all of nine RIT colleges to create your own concentration and choose electives.
MS of Accounting and Analytics
360 degrees of business success
The one degree that opens the door to succeed in any business.
MS of Business Analytics, On-campus, and Online!
Generate insight and boost profit
Master data analytics to manage data and drive business results.
MS of Finance
Deliver financial confidence and inspire success
Applied, real-world experience to manage assets and investments.
MS of Global Supply Chain Management
Become an engineer of business in the global supply chain system
Gain a competitive edge in a high-demand market.
MS of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
The next generation of makers and doers
Identifying today’s problems to deliver tomorrow’s solutions.
STEM-designated degree programs fall under one or more of the approved categories from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT is a 12-month work authorization available to F-1 international students who have been full-time students for at least two consecutive semesters and plan to seek employment in the United States in their fields of study.
STEM OPT Extension
F-1 international students who completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in STEM-designated programs and are currently working with post-completion OPT may apply for the STEM extension of 24 months of additional employment, for a total of 36 months.
To learn more, visit What is a STEM Designated Degree Program?
Executive MBA (also offered online)
How will you be transformed?
The Executive MBA program can be taken fully online or on-campus and features a one-week international consulting trip, designed for working professionals with over six years of experience.
MS of Hospitality and Tourism (also offered online)
Join the vanguard of hospitality, service management, and tourism leaders
Investigate how to deliver outstanding leadership within the service industry.
The Business Analytics Job Market
Welcome International Students
Reach your potential at Saunders College.
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Unlock in-demand business careers through personalized attention, real-world experience, and vast technology resources delivered uniquely at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Join a global network of 25,000 alumni.
Get real-world business experience, with a 95% job outcomes rate.
F1 STEM-OPT Visa Eligible MBA and MS programs. Work in the U.S.A. for up to three years.
Generous scholarships are available for you.
First Hand Experiences
Hear from Saunders Graduate Students.
International Support
As an international student you get a wealth of resources and will feel at home with over 2,400 international students on campus from over 100 countries. With over 200 student clubs to choose from you will be sure to find activities that meet your interests. And offices including International Student Services, Study Abroad, International Scholarships and Fellowships, and English Language Center give you’re the support and confidence to succeed at RIT.
These MBA and Master of Science (MS) programs deliver specialized business skills for high-demand careers and are F1 STEM OPT qualified to allow international students to work up to three years in the U.S.A. Visit our full list of in-demand graduate programs.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Create your brand to achieve success
Access courses from across all of nine RIT colleges to create your own concentration and choose electives.
MS of Accounting and Analytics
360 degrees of business success
The one degree that opens the door to succeed in any business.
MS of Business Analytics, On-campus, and Online!
Generate insight and boost profit
Master data analytics to manage data and drive business results.
MS of Finance
Deliver financial confidence and inspire success
Applied, real-world experience to manage assets and investments.
MS of Global Supply Chain Management
Become an engineer of business in the global supply chain system
Gain a competitive edge in a high-demand market.
MS of Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
The next generation of makers and doers
Identifying today’s problems to deliver tomorrow’s solutions.
International students receiving a graduate degree in this program qualify to apply for a 24-month work extension to their OPT (Optional Practical Training) period. This extension means that students could be eligible for up to three years of work in the United States.
The extension is exclusive to qualifying STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) focused programs. This program qualifies for an F-1 OPT STEM Extension in the 2012 STEM-Designated Degree Program List published by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. For more information please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) webpages: Understanding F-1 OPT Requirements and Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Create your brand to achieve success
Access courses from across all of nine RIT colleges to create your own concentration and choose electives.
MBA in Accounting
The universal language for business
Open the door to any business with a focus on technology found only at RIT.
Executive MBA (also offered online)
How will you be transformed?
The Executive MBA program can be taken fully online or on-campus and features a one-week international consulting trip, designed for working professionals with over six years of experience.
MS of Accounting
360 degrees of business success
The one degree that opens the door to succeed in any business.
MS of Finance
Deliver financial confidence and inspire success
Applied, real-world experience to manage assets and investments.
MS of Hospitality and Tourism (also offered online)
Join the vanguard of hospitality, service management, and tourism leaders
Investigate how to deliver outstanding leadership within the service industry.