University of Southern California

Program Overview

The Business for Veterans

The USC Marshall School of Business Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) degree program is offered in an intensive format for military veterans, active-duty, reserve and Guard members who wish to gain formal business knowledge and develop critical thinking skills to manage or grow a business and discover the transferability of military experience and skill sets. We hope to aid your transition into business leadership roles.

The program has been designed to only take 2 semesters with 16 full-day residential sessions each semester, to have minimal interruption to your/ the career of working military veterans, active military and active duty military. The MBV degree program is constructed of lectures, projects and course work that are delivered via distant learning, with significant projects and course work being primarily completed during the 16 residential sessions each semester.

Significant project and course work is completed primarily through residential sessions with some content delivered via distance learning. Class sessions meet on Fridays and Saturdays over two semesters with minimal interruption to the careers of working professionals. The program is offered on the University Park campus in downtown Los Angeles.

Program Highlights and Benefits

Career Growth - The knowledge and credentials earned through MBV allows its students to pursue and be successful in a variety of executive positions.

Quality - The MBV curriculum is modeled after the Executive MBA program and the program is taught by distinguished USC faculty from the prestigious school: Marshall School of Business.

Flexibility – military veterans, active military and active duty military can earn a rigorous business education from a prestigious university without interrupting their careers in only 2 semesters.

Time - The MBV is completed in only one academic year and is the most efficient way to go.

Relationships - Students forge bonds that last a lifetime and become members of USC's impressive Trojan network.