Graduate Certificate in Strategy and Management Consulting

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

The Graduate Certificate in Strategy and Management Consulting requires 15 units including MOR 557 Strategy and Management Consulting (3 units) plus 12 units of electives.

Required and Elective Courses

Most recent curriculum information available HERE.

Students should be aware that some MOR courses may be available to apply to the certificate as electives on an exception basis. Please contact the program office for details.

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

Graduate Certificates are only available to current students enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree at USC. Current students can find detailed instructions about requirements and how to apply by clicking the button below.

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FAQs

Do I have to be a current USC student to apply for admission to this program?

Yes, you must be a current USC student to apply.

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I really want to get into the Marshall MBA program. Can I start with the certificate and then transfer to the MBA?

No. You have to apply for admission to the MBA program. Admission to the Graduate Certificate program will not change your chances of getting into the MBA program. You should apply to the MBA program instead. You will get a much broader education, and you can do the Graduate Certificate in conjunction with the electives portion of your MBA.

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I already hold a master's degree. Do I have to submit test scores?

Yes. Holding a prior master’s degree does not exempt applicants from submitting the required test scores.

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What if I took the required course with a degree I completed already?

Coursework credited to a degree previously awarded by USC cannot be applied to the Graduate Certificate. Likewise, coursework taken at another university cannot be applied to the Graduate Certificate and should not be repeated at USC. 

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How long does it take to complete the program?

The length of time needed to complete the program varies from student to student.

- International students must complete the program within two semesters.

- U.S. citizens and permanent residents may complete the program over several years.

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Career Development and Placement Services

Please note that the Marshall Career Service does not offer support to certificate-only students. Certificate-only students are provided career-related services through the USC CAREER CENTER. Certificate students are encouraged to join graduate student clubs and organizations in their field of interest as well.

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