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Master of Business for Veterans (MBV)

Master of Business for Veterans

MBV

The Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) degree is a fully accredited 1-year graduate degree that was created specifically for military veterans, active duty, and reserve personnel. The program is designed to leverage the management and leadership experience already gained during military service. The MBV provides formal business knowledge and develops critical thinking skills. Participants will discover the transferability of their military experience and skill sets to the business environment, as well as the ability to launch, manage, and grow a new business.

USC Marshall MBV students during a lecture.
  • PROGRAM PROFILE

    Pacing: Full time in terms of units per semester

    Program Length: 1 year: 2 semesters, 10 Months

    Format: In-person

    Class Schedule: 8:00 - 5:30 Friday and Saturday of every other weekend

    Student Profile: All Military or veterans, early, mid and senior leaders

    STEM Designation: Not STEM Certified

MBV PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Gain the knowledge and credentials to pursue and excel in a variety of business positions and entrepreneurial ventures.

    CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CDP)

Master of Business for Veterans Curriculum

Academic Overview

Blend of Theory & Practice: Delivered through an effective blend of theory and practice, carefully sequenced individual class sessions are presented in situations similar to what occurs day to day in business. This program draws on the success of USC Marshall's MBA programs and is taught by USC Marshall's world class faculty.

APPLYING TO THE MBV PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  Deadline Decision By
Round 1 November 30, 2023 January 19, 2024
Round 2 March 15, 2024 April 17, 2024
Round 3 May 17, 2024 June 28, 2024

REQUEST INFORMATION

For more information about this program, please fill out the form below. If you have further questions you may EMAIL the admissions team directly.






MBV FACULTY

Our faculty has significantly impacted the world of business. Each faculty member expertly integrates knowledge with practical application and competitive insights. Their experience is drawn from superior academic backgrounds, coupled with real world business experience.

Message From the Director: Kevin Fields

The MBV program’s mission is to provide a general management degree program to assist military veterans, active duty and reserve personnel gain formal business knowledge and develop critical skills to succeed in business careers. This is a student population that I feel compelled to serve as they have done for our country. With a recently revised curriculum designed to best support the career functions of MBV graduates, our program’s future is bright.

— Kevin Fields, Masters of Business for Veterans Academic Director and Associate Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics

STAY CONNECTED

  • CONTACT US

    Mailing Address
    Master of Business for Veterans
    USC Marshall School of Business
    3660 Trousdale Parkway, ACC B-3
    Los Angeles, CA, 90089

    MBV OFFICE EMAIL

    Jamie Saure, Associate Director
    Phone: 213-740-5719 or EMAIL

    James Bogle, Program Director
    Phone: 213-821-7063 or EMAIL