STEM-designated programs, like FIU's MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) and Master of Science in Information Systems programs, are mutually beneficial for students and for the United States.
A STEM-designated program is an academic program that falls under at least one of the approved categories from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These categories are recognized by the government for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics.
The list of STEM topics is compiled based on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) definition of a science, technology, engineering, and math field. This list is used to determine which programs qualify for STEM-designation and is updated periodically to add new fields.
How does a STEM-designated program benefit the United States?
With a decline in qualified STEM professionals and a number of positions going unfilled, these programs are crucial to producing professionals for fields that help the U.S.’s economic growth and overall competitiveness in the global market.
How does a STEM-designated program benefit a student?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has classified STEM careers as having some of the greatest growth potential and the highest paying jobs for the 21st century. A STEM field education could be the most useful tool you have.
You can find the list of STEM fields that fall under the designation online. To learn more about our STEM-designated MBA-BA program, attend an info session.