University of Southern California

Business Administration

Academic Programs

An undergraduate degree program in Business Administration or Accounting, at the USC Marshall School of Business allows students to combine in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of business with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. We help students channel their skills and ambition into exceptional careers with the power to transform business and make a positive difference in people’s lives. Focusing on leadership development and the acquisition of managerial skills our undergraduate business programs emphasize experiential learning that nurtures entrepreneurial talent and fosters critical thinking. USC Marshall provides the foundation for a lifetime of learning and helps pave the way for career success in business and beyond.

Degrees Offered

B.S. in Business Administration– With courses available in Business Communication, Finance & Business Economics, Information & Operations Management, Management & Organization, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Studies and International Business.

B.S. in Accounting – offered through the Leventhal School of Accounting

Minors – 11 minors are offered to USC non-business majors

Joint Programs– Marshall offers interdisciplinary partnerships with leading programs in International Relations and Cinematic Arts

Dual Degree Program – Marshall offers an opportunity to complete both the Business Administration and Computer Science majors in 4 years by partnering with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.

Quick Facts

USC is the only top-ranked private research university in the Western United States that offers an undergraduate degree in business.

  • 3,500 undergraduate students are enrolled in Marshall.
  • 73,000+ Marshall Alumni offer quality networking possibilities.
  • USC is first among U.S. universities in the number of enrolled international students.
  • Marshall enrolls a diverse group of undergraduate students from 49 states and 59 countries.
  • In 2009, Marshall ranked 10th overall for its undergraduate business programs with all undergraduate academic programs ranked in the top 20.
  • The Leventhal School of Accounting was named 4th best undergraduate accounting program in the nation by Public Accounting Report and 5th in the same category by US News & World Report for 2009.
  • 86% of Marshall students participated in at least one internship during their time at Marshall, while 68% of students took advantage of 2 or more internships.
  • Marshall’s International Exchange Program gives students the opportunity to study at one of 19 first-class business schools around the world.
  • The Marshall International Case Competition is the largest and most recognized multinational business undergraduate event of its kind, attracting students from top business schools throughout the United States and the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.