CPT Business Operations Jobs

Business Operations CPT roles span supply chain coordination, process improvement, and operational analytics, work that ties directly to business administration, industrial engineering, and management information systems curricula. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must be listed in your I-20 as an integral curricular requirement.

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Work Type85% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
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Rocket
Business Operations Intern
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Business Operations Intern
Rocket
Detroit, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Analysis
On-Site
None
10,000+

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ops Center Engineer Technical Intern
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Ops Center Engineer Technical Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Riverton, Utah
IT Support & Systems Administration
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Miami Heat
Marketing & Game Ops Intern
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Marketing & Game Ops Intern
Miami Heat
Miami, Florida
Marketing
Events & Tourism
Administrative & Office Support
Event Planning
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None

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TikTok
Business Operations Project Intern
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TikTok
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Business Operations Project Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Nokia
Business Operations Analyst Coop
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Business Operations Analyst Coop
Nokia
Sunnyvale, California
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analyst
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Business Operations CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Business Operations roles qualify for CPT authorization?

Roles that qualify are those directly tied to your degree program's learning outcomes. For business administration and industrial engineering students, this typically includes operations analyst, supply chain coordinator, process improvement associate, and project operations roles. Your DSO will assess whether the specific duties in the job description map to a course or required practicum in your curriculum, not just your general field of study.

Can I do CPT at a startup or small company that hasn't hired F-1 students before?

Yes, employer size and prior F-1 hiring history don't affect CPT eligibility. CPT is authorized by your school, not USCIS, so the employer doesn't file anything with the government. Your DSO only needs a legitimate job offer with a start date, hours, and job description. The employer does need to complete I-9 verification using your CPT-endorsed I-20 and EAD if applicable.

How do I find Business Operations employers who are likely to sponsor me after CPT ends?

The clearest signal is whether an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL for similar roles in the past. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer and job title, so you can identify companies that have sponsored operations roles before rather than relying on a recruiter's word. Enrollment in E-Verify is another indicator that a company has structured its HR process around immigration compliance.

Does doing full-time CPT in a Business Operations role affect my OPT eligibility?

Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, has no effect on OPT regardless of duration. If you're considering a full-time summer internship plus a part-time fall position, track your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully with your DSO before committing to either role.

What happens if my Business Operations CPT role converts to a full-time offer before my graduation?

A CPT-to-full-time conversion before graduation still requires new work authorization. You'd need to either extend your CPT through another academic semester if your program allows it, or wait until graduation to activate OPT. Starting work under the new arrangement without updated CPT authorization on your I-20 violates your F-1 status. Coordinate the timeline with your DSO as soon as the employer signals intent to convert.