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One-Year MBA (IBEAR)

One-Year MBA

IBEAR

The One-Year MBA is an accelerated, one-year, full-time, international program for mid-career professionals. This program is also known as the International Education and Research (IBEAR) MBA. The program immerses participants in the complexities of international business and includes a four-month consulting project that involves close collaboration with peers, faculty, and clients to solve real-world business issues in a global economy defined by constant change.

Pictured: Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, at USC for the One-Year MBA's 2022 Global Leadership Forum with the One-Year MBA-44 class, March 2022.
  • PROGRAM PROFILE

    Pacing: Full-time

    Program Length: 1 year

    Format: In-Person

    Class Schedule: Weekdays on campus

    Student Profile: Mid-level professionals

    STEM Designation: STEM Certified

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • The One-Year MBA is a “double-time” program that enables students to earn an MBA in 12 months. Participants complete 19 courses and earn 56 credits over 6 intense 8-week terms. Courses are taught by faculty who have substantial international business expertise.

APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM

Admission decisions are based on the applicant's work experience, academic background, test results, letter of recommendation, and application essays. Applicants must have completed a minimum of six years of full-time work, military, or graduate study prior to the start of the program. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit One-Year MBA classes and discuss the program with current participants and alumni.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  Deadline Decision By
Round 1 October 15, 2023 December 22, 2023
Round 2 January 5, 2024 February 29, 2024
Round 3 March 1, 2024 April 12, 2024
Round 4 April 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
Round 5

Applications submitted after May 1, 2024 will be considered on a space-available basis.

STUDENT LIFE

Ranging from career clubs for professional networking, community outreach, diversity and affinity groups, and social and athletic organizations, iMBA students are able to expand their network to other USC Marshall MBA graduate programs and corporate contacts. Club activities take place during the day, evenings and weekends, and can include networking opportunities, social events and company visits.

iMBA Program students are encouraged to join and broaden their networks. Club involvement and leadership positions are also a great way to demonstrate to recruiters one’s skills and commitment to a specific career industry or function. Learn more about each of the clubs at USC Marshall by visiting their web sites.

GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ONE-YEAR MBA CURRICULUM

Academic Overview

In order to graduate, students take 56 units over 12 months starting in June. (In the Two-Year MBA, students take 63 units over 20 months). Your 56 units are comprised of 17 units of Required courses (non-waivable), 21 units of functional Core courses (you may waive out of a core course and substitute it with an elective), and 18 units of Elective courses. Students can customize their program that best suit their needs.

WHY MARSHALL - One-Year MBA

STAY CONNECTED

  • ADMISSIONS

    213-740-7846
    EMAIL
    USC Marshall MBA Admissions
    630 Childs Way, JKP 308
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-2633

  • PROGRAM OFFICE

    213-740-7140
    EMAIL
    Marshall School of Business
    3670 Trousdale Parkway, BRI 104
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-0802