F-1 international students may not work in the U.S. in any capacity without prior authorization. Students in the Blended Learning MBA – Miami program are eligible to pursue internships upon completion of two semesters in F-1 status by obtaining Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization. OPT must be obtained from USCIS, whether pre-completion for internships during the program or post-completion for employment opportunities after graduation. Pre-completion OPT is deducted from the 12 months of total OPT allowed, but any part-time OPT used counts at half-time. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is not available to students in this program. For more information, please contact International Student and Scholar Services at isss@babson.edu.