Why Choose a STEM Degree?
Jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are growing exponentially. Studying a STEM-designated business master's at Hult can put you in demand.
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A degree that covers topics under the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and fulfills certain requirements qualifies as a STEM degree. Earning a STEM master's gives you multiple career advantages and can make you eligible for benefits unique to STEM graduates.
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The demand for technological solutions to the challenges we face has grown enormously in recent years and is set to keep growing at an astonishing rate. The skills gap, particularly in some regions, hasn’t caught up. Jobs in STEM-related fields in the US and UK are growing at almost twice the rate of other occupations.
As the demand for STEM graduates is so high, earning a STEM degree gives you many advantages, particularly if you’re seeking work as an international candidate, including:
Higher median salaries
More attractive to employers
Higher employment rate
Faster climb up the career ladder
Differentiate yourself from local talent
Longer work authorization (OPT) in the US
"Anyone wanting to make a strategic impact or rise quickly in their career must have skills in data analytics."
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Katharine Boshkoff
Global Vice President, Career Advancement & Alumni Relations
The job options open to you after graduation will depend on the specialist discipline of your degree. At Hult, we offer STEM degrees and specializations in the fields of finance and analytics. Below are some popular roles our STEM graduates go into and the typical salaries in USD.
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Explore career paths and earning potential with a business analytics degree.
Although specialist knowledge of the discipline is a must, the skills that employers consistently say are most valuable in candidates for STEM roles—particularly for managerial and senior roles—are:
Problem-solving
Communication
Teamwork
Business acumen
Hult’s approach to business education prioritizes these skills across all our programs and embeds them through challenge-based learning. When you graduate with a STEM degree from Hult, you’re equipped with a powerful combination of business acumen, leadership skills, and specialist knowledge.
“While traditional schools take years to update, Hult moves at the speed of business. Our students tackle current challenges with top-edge tools, making them ready from day one to add value in any analytics role.”
Luis Escamilla
Faculty: Finance, General Management, Marketing & Sales, Quants
We offer specialist STEM master's degrees and STEM tracks as additions to our general Master's in Management. So, whatever your experience or career goals, there’s a STEM option for you at Hult.
Navigating STEM OPT eligibility can be complex, but with the support of the Hult US visa team, students will learn about timing and eligibility regarding the two-year STEM extension.
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After arriving on campus, all Hult students can make use of weekly OPT and STEM OPT information sessions as well as daily advising hours for individual visa-related needs. Working closely with both your career advisor and our visa team will ensure you are prepared and confident when entering the US workforce.
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