Is the 11 month MSF course in olin(Corporate finance) eligible for Opt

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I know it is not a stem designated course but I was told it is not eligible for the 12 month opt as well. :?:

Thanks in advance

MSFHQ · Answer

I don't believe so. The MSF (quant finance track) allows for OPT. From the WUSTL website:

"Q. Why are there a greater number of international students in the Quantitative Finance track vs. the Corporate Finance track?
A. International students can apply to either the Corporate Finance & Investment (MSFC) track or the Quantitative Finance (MSFQ) track of Olin's MSF program. There are several reasons why international students are attracted to our MSFQ track. The MSFQ track is longer (three semesters, while the MSFC is only a summer and two semesters) and therefore students need to be able to engage in a search for full-time employment almost immediately upon arriving at Olin. This is difficult to do for any student, and may be especially difficult for international students who are new to the United States. International students are also attracted to the MSFQ track because of the opportunity to pursue an internship between the 2nd and 3rd semesters, and the longer duration of time they are able to spend in the US to experience a new culture. The MSFQ track is also STEM-designated which allows students to extend their OPT up to an additional 17 months beyond the regular 12-month period for a total of 29 months. Finally, our international applicants tend to have broad exposure to highly quantitative coursework, making a quantitative program an attractive option. That being said, if you are an international student, you should apply to the track that is of greatest interest to you. "

https://www.olin.wustl.edu/EN-US/academic-programs/specialized-masters-programs/MS-finance/Pages/FAQs.aspx

Libertybeast1 · Answer

All master/bachelor/phd/you name it are eligible for OPT or Optional Practical Training at the end of your studies, UNLESS it's a diploma or certificate program you're enrolled in. I assume you are talking about the additional 17 month extension beyond the basic OPT(12 months) , and yes you are right, the extension is only available to STEM graduates. If you're major is not STEM designated, you will still be eligible for the basic 12 months OPT(available to ALL graduates enrolled in DEGREE programs). Hope this helps

Is the 11 month MSF course in olin(Corporate finance) eligible for Opt

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