AMET USA · Alliant University
MBA + paid internship
in the USA.
A 2-year work & study pathway: complete your MBA at Alliant University in Los Angeles or San Diego while you work in paid US hotel and business placements, then stay for a full year of work on OPT.
Delivered with EduConnect USA · Grants available
Your 2 years in the US
- Year 1: study your MBA on campus in Los Angeles or San Diego
- Year 1: earn while you learn through paid CPT placements
- Year 2: work full-time on Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- STEM-designated study can extend your US stay to up to 4 years
Alliant University
Alliant University is a professional-practice university specialising in graduate programs, with campuses across California. Its accredited MBA, offered with EduConnect USA, is the program AMET supports.
This MBA runs at the Los Angeles and San Diego campuses. Designed in an executive style, it is studied on campus, with classes scheduled around your work placement.
- MBA in one year with a curriculum built for immediate professional use.
- Earn while you learn through a paid internship during your course (Curricular Practical Training, CPT).
- A second year of US work on Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation.
- Financial accessibility: grants plus an interest-free, deferred tuition payment plan.
- Internship placement support to help you secure your paid US work placement.
Inside the Alliant campus
A green, park-like campus with modern student services, where professional-practice graduate programs are taught by faculty who work in their fields.
Campus life in Los Angeles & San Diego
Alliant’s Los Angeles and San Diego campuses put you in two of America’s most exciting cities, with year-round sunshine, Pacific beaches and big-city career opportunities.
- Sunshine all yearA mild Mediterranean climate with beaches minutes from campus.
- Career hubsHospitality, technology, entertainment, healthcare and biotech employers.
- Global communitiesTwo of the most diverse, international-student-friendly regions in the US.
- Easy to get homeDirect international flights from LAX and San Diego airports.
Four MBA concentrations
Pick the concentration that fits your career plan. Business and hospitality graduates are a natural fit.
Information Systems & Technology
Lead digital projects, systems and tech-driven teams.
Hospitality Management
Build a management career in hotels, resorts and guest experience.
Marketing & Digital Trends
Brand, digital channels, analytics and growth strategy.
Management & Leadership
People leadership, operations and organisational strategy.
Two years of real US work experience
You work in paid roles from your first year. Placements have included leading hotels across Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and San Diego.
Academic year + Curricular Practical Training
Study your MBA while working part-time, then full-time, in a paid placement (Monday to Friday). Pay is at least the local minimum wage, which helps cover tuition and living costs.
Indicative from the program schedule: 20 hrs/week in months 1–2, then 40 hrs/week at no less than the US$16/hr minimum wage: about US$1,280 a month part-time and US$2,560 a month full-time. Year 2 (OPT) is full-time at about US$17/hr, roughly US$2,720 a month.
Optional Practical Training
After graduating you can get a work permit to work full-time for 12 months, deepening your experience and fully integrating you into a US workplace.
Students who fail a subject in year 1 cannot proceed to OPT.
Placement hotels have included
Low upfront cost, interest-free instalments
You secure your seat with a small registration fee, pay the first instalment only after your F-1 visa is granted, and spread the rest over interest-free fortnightly payments.
- A US$6,000 grant from EduConnect USA reduces tuition.
- Nothing more to pay until you have your F-1 visa.
- Your internship income helps cover the instalments.
| Item | USD | When |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $375 | After passing the registration & grant interview (non-refundable) |
| 1st instalment | $3,130 | After your F-1 visa is granted, before you fly |
| Fortnightly instalments | $392 | 48 instalments over the 2-year program |
| Tuition after grant | $22,332 | 36 units × $787 = $28,332, less the $6,000 grant |
Indicative figures from the program partners; fees, grants and wages can change. Your AMET counsellor will confirm current figures for your intake. Alliant’s financial certification estimates living costs at about US$22,885 a year.
Eligibility
- A completed bachelor’s degree in business (business and hospitality graduates preferred)
- GPA of 2.75+ on a 4.0 scale
- English: IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95+ or TOEFL iBT 70
Initial application documents
- Resume (AMET provides a sample)
- Program interest form
- Two-page personal essay (guide provided)
- Grant application essay (questionnaire)
- Professional photo
Five steps to your US MBA
Register interest
Send us your details below. AMET emails you our free Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.
Submit documents
Share your resume and background so we can check your eligibility.
Virtual interview
Discuss your goals with an EduConnect USA consultant (registration & grant interview).
Alliant admission
Complete the university formalities and your I-20, then apply for your F-1 visa.
Placement interview
Get matched with the right employer for your practical training.
Six start dates a year
Register your interest
Start your USA Alliant application
Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:
- Your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
- An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
- The document checklist for your Alliant application
Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.
Thank you, !
We’ve received your interest in Alliant University. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.
Common questions
Does AMET charge for this service?
No. AMET’s admission service for this program is free, under our Study Abroad Agreement, which you can sign online. Program fees (registration, tuition) are paid as set out in the fee schedule.
How long will I be in the US?
About two years: one academic year of MBA study with paid CPT work, then 12 months of full-time OPT work. STEM-designated study can make you eligible for a longer stay of up to four years.
How much can I earn?
Placements pay at least the local minimum wage. Under the program schedule, full-time CPT work at the US$16/hr minimum earns about US$2,560 a month, and second-year OPT work typically pays US$17–20/hr (about US$2,720+ a month). Actual pay depends on the employer, city and role.
Do I need a business degree?
The program is designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. If your background is different, register anyway and a counsellor will check your options.
What visa do I need?
An F-1 student visa. After you’re admitted, Alliant issues your I-20, and AMET helps with your SEVIS fee, visa application and interview preparation. You pay the first tuition instalment only after your visa is granted.
What happens after I register?
You’ll get an email with your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to sign online, plus an introduction email from our admissions team. A counsellor will then guide you through documents, the interview and your Alliant application.
Ready to study and work in the USA?
Register now, or talk to an AMET counsellor first.
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