Marshall Master Degree Programs

USC Marshall offers a variety of graduate programs. For information about our M.B.A. programs, please click here.

Other master’s degree and graduate certificate programs are described below, along with their contact information and web sites that provide more information.

Master of Accounting (M.Acc.)
The M.Acc. program provides an integrated curriculum designed to prepare graduates for careers in professional accounting, public accounting, industry and government. Through its integrated curriculum, students have the opportunity to study accounting in greater depth than in undergraduate accounting programs or M.B.A. programs with concentrations in accounting. The objectives of the program include developing the sound conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills that are required to succeed in the accounting profession. The program employs a rigorous case analysis approach that requires students to exercise their analytical abilities and develop effective verbal and written communication skills. The program also seeks to instill a deep appreciation and respect for the crucial role of the independent accountant in our free enterprise economy. This perspective provides the bedrock of the professional attitudes and responsibilities of CPAs today. Contact: macc.mbt@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-4838, www.marshall.usc.edu/macc.

Master of Business Taxation (M.B.T.) and MBT - Working Professionals
The Master of Business Taxation (M.B.T.) program provides in-depth specialization in taxation to prepare the student for a successful career as a tax professional. The program is designed to develop the skills and expertise professionals need to assist individuals and firms trying to cope with myriad tax legislation and regulation at both the federal and local levels. While gaining technical expertise is a central aim of those enrolled in the program, this expertise is not enough. Taxation encompasses law, economics, accounting and politics, and the astute tax advisor must understand all of the factors that influence the making of tax law and its administration. As important as learning the law and mastering research skills is the ability to communicate professional insights to others. The program provides a broad understanding of taxation, an appreciation for the complexities of decision-making and practice in explaining the tax implications of various courses of action. Contact: macc.mbt@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-4838, www.marshall.usc.edu/mbt or www.marshall.usc.edu/mbtwp.

Master of Science in Business Administration (M.S.B.A.)
The Master of Science in Business Administration is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue an area of specialization subsequent to successfully completing the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). The program is especially valuable for those who wish to enhance their knowledge base in a specialized area of business. In cooperation with a faculty member, the student in this program designs a course of study to meet his or her individual needs. The degree can be completed on either a full- or part-time basis, and classes are available during both daytime and evening hours. Contact: MSBA.Program@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/msba.

Master of Medical Management (M.M.M.)
This program is designed for physicians in the medical field who wish to gain formal business knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Significant project and course work is completed primarily through distance learning venues. The program consists of four one-week intensive residential sessions. Contact: mmm@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-8990, www.marshall.usc.edu/mmm.

Master of Management Studies (M.M.S.)
The Master of Management Studies is designed to provide students who have completed graduate business course work equivalent to the first year of a traditional two-year M.B.A. program with an opportunity to pursue further studies at the USC Marshall School of Business. The program is especially valuable for those who have completed the first year of a traditional M.B.A. at another institution and those who completed a one-year M.B.A. program and wish to enhance their knowledge in specialized areas of business. The degree can be completed on either a full- or part-time basis, and classes are available during both daytime and evening hours. Contact: Management.Studies@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/mms.

Master of Long Term Care Administration
This program is designed to prepare competent individuals to administer the long term needs of America’s elderly population. It is jointly offered by the Davis School of Gerontology, the Marshall School of Business, and the School of Policy, Planning, and Development. For information, visit: http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/academics/graduate3.shtml.

Other programs of interest

Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals
The Graduate Certificate in Business Funda­mentals for Non-Business Professionals is designed for individuals who hold undergraduate degrees in non-business fields and seek core business knowledge to support management responsibilities or relationships with business professionals but who are not likely to pursue an M.B.A. It is best suited to mid- and senior-level managers, professional and technical specialists assuming management responsibilities, those seeking improved career mobility, individuals returning to the work force and small business owners. The program provides a basic introduction to the major disciplines within the field of business, common business practices and effective business communication. Classes are offered primarily at night to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Contact: Business.Fundamentals@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/bfnbp.

Graduate Certificates in Digital Supply Chain Management
Three 15-unit graduate certificate programs offer working professionals opportunities to study specific aspects of supply chain management without committing the time and resources required to earn a master’s degree. Certificates in information systems and supply chain management, optimization and supply chain management, and supply chain strategy are offered. Contact: Supply.Chain@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/dscm.

Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation is designed to offer students the intensive instruction and training needed to successfully compete in rapidly developing global financial markets. Course work in the theories and practice of financial accounting, financial analysis, valuation, credit analysis, and financial instruments and markets expands analytical capacities to better understand and develop strategic financial decisions. Contact: Financial.Analysis@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/fav.

Graduate Certificate in Management Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Management Studies (G.C.M.S.) is designed to provide those who have completed the equivalent of the first year of an accredited traditional 2-year M.B.A. with an opportunity to pursue further studies at the USC Marshall School of Business. The program is also especially valuable for those who completed a one-year M.B.A. program and wish to enhance their knowledge in a specialized area of business. Contact: Management.Studies@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0671, www.marshall.usc.edu/gcms.

Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization, offered through the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, provides technology commercialization skills in an academic/real world environment that combines theory and practice. Through a living laboratory academic program, students experience the entire spectrum of the commercialization process: invention, product development, technical and market feasibility analysis, intellectual property acquisition, business development and venture funding. Working with USC scientists and engineers, students have the potential to become stakeholders in a new technology venture. They are also eligible to apply for summer internships sponsored by industry partners to give them additional experience in taking a new technology to market. The program is particularly well suited to those in science, engineering and business. Contact: entrepreneur@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0641, www.marshall.usc.edu/tccm.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy program in business administration is designed to produce research-oriented graduates who, from positions in academia, can advance business practice and enhance the contributions that businesses make to the larger community. These goals can be advanced through research contributions in theory, concepts, methods and practices, and education of the next generation of business leaders. Contact: phd@marshall.usc.edu, (213) 740-0676, www.marshall.usc.edu/phd.