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MS Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI) Admissions

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    MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI) Admissions

Eligibility and Application Criteria

  • Application for Admission ($175 application fee)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts of all colleges and universities attended
  • 1-3 years of work experience recommended
  • Professional resume
  • Required essays
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from academic and one from professional setting.
  • International applicants only: TOEFL or IELTS exam scores are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Please refer to the USC English Language Proficiency policy for details and exemptions.

Note: All required application materials including transcripts must be received by USC before the application deadline for an admission decision to be made. USC cannot guarantee an admission decision for applicants who have not met the published deadlines.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  Deadline Decision By
Round 1 October 15, 2025 December 30, 2025
Round 2 January 15, 2026 March 30, 2026
Round 3 April 15, 2026 June 30, 2026

International Applicants: We highly encourage you to apply for admission in Round 1 or 2, as we cannot guarantee an admission decision in Round 3 for international applicants due to visa and immigration matters.

Admission Details

TUITION + FINANCIAL AID

Tuition is calculated based on the unit price of the given Academic Year and is subject to increase each academic year. The below figures are based on tuition and fees for the 2024/25 academic year. Students are also responsible for housing, food, transportation and student health insurance costs.

Units Tuition Fees

Fall

15

$36,315

$1,573

Spring

12

$29,052

$818

Total for Program

27

$65,367

$2,391

Grand Total: $67,758

(Students can also do 12 units in Fall and 15 units in Spring)

Units Tuition Fees

Fall - Year 1

12

$29,052

$1,573

Spring - Year 1

9

$21,789

$818

Fall - Year 2

6

$14,526

$818

Total for Program

27

$65,367

$3,209

Total for Year 1: $53,232

Total for Year 2: $15,344

Grand Total: $68,576

Progressive Degree Program

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