University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business programs through its Marshall School of Business.

MBA Program:

• USC offers a full-time MBA program that can be completed in two years or a part-time MBA program that can be completed in three years.
• The cost of the full-time MBA program is approximately $130,000 USD, and the part-time program is approximately $122,000 USD.
• Admissions requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, work experience, references, and English language proficiency (if applicable).
• A GMAT or GRE score is required for admission, with an average GMAT score of 720.
• The application deadline for the full-time MBA program is usually in early January, and the program starts in August. The part-time MBA program has a rolling admissions process and starts in the fall and spring semesters.
• The student body is diverse, with approximately 37% of the class consisting of international students, and the average work experience of students is five years.
• The faculty includes experienced professors and industry professionals.
• USC’s Marshall School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• The language of instruction is English.

Alumni, Salary and Jobs Information:

• USC has a large and well-established alumni network, with graduates working in a variety of industries across the world.
• According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Business Schools rankings, USC’s full-time MBA program is ranked #17 in the United States, and the part-time MBA program is ranked #13.
• USC’s career services center provides support to MBA students, including career counseling, job search resources, and networking opportunities.
• According to USC’s employment report for the class of 2020, the average base salary for MBA graduates was $130,000 USD, with 88% of graduates employed within three months of graduation.