US · Master's
NYU Stern School of Business
MS in Marketing
NYU Stern School of Business
Course Overview
NYU Stern School of Business's MS in Marketing is a specialised, STEM-designated master's at one of the world's leading business schools, in the heart of Manhattan. The intensive one-year program builds deep expertise in consumer behaviour, marketing analytics, brand strategy, digital marketing, and data-driven decision-making, taught by Stern's renowned marketing faculty. Its STEM designation is a major advantage for international students — it unlocks the 24-month OPT STEM extension on top of the standard 12 months, giving up to 36 months of US work authorisation.
Sri Lankan applicants from business, economics, and quantitative backgrounds at Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, Moratuwa, NSBM, NIBM, and SLIIT Business School choose Stern for its brand power and the analytics-led, STEM-designated curriculum. Manhattan offers unmatched access to consumer-brand, media, tech, and consulting recruiters. With 36 months of total OPT, graduates have a strong runway into US roles before H-1B sponsorship. Returnees route into senior brand, marketing-analytics, and growth roles at Unilever Sri Lanka, John Keells, Dialog Axiata, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hemas, and the leading Colombo agencies and digital firms.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record — Sri Lankan first / upper-second class equivalent. A quantitative foundation is an advantage.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE typically required; relevant internships strengthen the application.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, Moratuwa, NSBM, NIBM, and SLIIT Business School are competitive.
- check_circle Essays, CV, and references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 105+ Overall recommended by Stern for non-native applicants.
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.5+ Overall.
- check_circle Given the competitiveness, plan to submit a strong test score; an English-medium-degree waiver is not the typical route for Stern admission.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (USD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | USD 75,000 | Rs. 24,000,000 |
| Living Expenses in New York City (12 months) | USD 34,000 | Rs. 10,880,000 |
| Health Insurance, Fees & Books | USD 6,500 | Rs. 2,080,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | USD 115,500 | Rs. 36,960,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
STEM-designated degree — eligible for 12 months OPT plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months total US work authorisation). Stern MS Marketing graduates place into brand, marketing-analytics, and growth roles at consumer-goods firms, tech (Google, Meta, Amazon), media, and consultancies (median starting ~USD 80,000-100,000). Sri Lankan returnees route into senior brand, marketing-analytics, and growth roles at Unilever Sri Lanka, John Keells, Dialog Axiata, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hemas, and leading Colombo agencies and digital firms.
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