CPT Corporate Development Manager Jobs

Corporate Development Manager roles in M&A, strategic partnerships, and capital allocation sit squarely within business, finance, and management degree programs, making them a strong CPT fit when your DSO can document a direct curricular tie. Your authorization must be role-specific, so the job description your employer provides matters as much as your transcript.

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Open Jobs29+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type55% On-site
Median Salary$137K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsGusto

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TikTok
Product Manager Project Intern
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Product Manager Project Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Marketing
Business Strategy
$35/hr - $55/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Origence
Product Manager
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Product Manager
Origence
Irvine, California
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
$124,300/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Gusto
Senior Product Manager
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Senior Product Manager
Gusto
New York, New York
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Strategy
$184,000/yr - $230,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
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Kikoff
Product Manager
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Product Manager
Kikoff
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Customer Success
Data Science & Analytics
Business Strategy
Data Science
$200,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
None

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Product Manager
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Product Manager
StubHub
New York, New York
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Strategy
$170,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
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Corporate Development Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Corporate Development Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your school's DSO can tie the role directly to your enrolled program. Corporate development work in M&A analysis, strategic planning, or partnership evaluation maps well to finance, business administration, and management degree requirements. Your program must require or offer academic credit for the practical training, and the job description needs to document duties that align with your coursework.

Can I work full-time as a Corporate Development Manager on CPT?

Full-time CPT is allowed but carries a consequence you should understand before accepting: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT. For a competitive role in corporate development where you're targeting H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation, preserving your OPT window is worth structuring the engagement carefully.

What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT approval?

Your DSO typically requires a signed offer letter or internship agreement that specifies your job title, employment start and end dates, weekly hours, worksite address, and a description of your duties. For a Corporate Development Manager role, the duty description should name specific functions such as financial due diligence, deal sourcing, or integration planning, not just a generic title. A vague offer letter is the most common reason DSO requests get delayed.

How do I find Corporate Development Manager roles where employers understand CPT?

Migrate Mate lists Corporate Development Manager positions at employers with experience hiring F-1 students on work authorization. Focusing your search there reduces time spent on companies unfamiliar with CPT mechanics. Beyond that, target employers in financial services, private equity, and large technology companies, where dedicated HR teams handle F-1 work authorization regularly and the corporate development function is established enough to structure a defined internship.

Does CPT employment count toward H-1B sponsorship eligibility later?

CPT itself does not count as H-1B qualifying experience, but the skills and employer relationships you build during CPT directly affect your post-graduation sponsorship prospects. Many F-1 students use CPT placements to convert into full-time offers that come with H-1B sponsorship. USCIS evaluates H-1B petitions on the specialty occupation definition and the employer's filing, not on prior CPT history.