Our students represent a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds, including finance, technology, healthcare, media/entertainment, and consulting. The customizable schedule and the flexibility of the typical 33-month program is ideal for working professionals. Students can accelerate and complete the program in as little as 2 years or pace out the program for as many as 5 years. Additionally, the program features small cohorts, fostering close-knit connections and personalized support.

The first 12 months of the program are comprised of core classes that provide students with a solid foundation in all the major business disciplines through careful sequencing of courses from each functional area. The first year of core courses make up 34.5 units of the Part-Time MBA program’s required 63 units. In the second year of the program, students expand their global network and develop key insights into conducting international business through two remaining core courses, including "PM GLOBE," which culminates in a 10-day international trip with your classmates.

Whether your goal is to advance your current career or pivot to a new one – USC Marshall’s innovative and dynamic curriculum prepares graduates to meet the challenges of an ever-changing business landscape.

MBAPM students take part in a 10-day international trip with their classmates, offering a unique opportunity to explore and understand the dynamics of the global business marketplace. This experience provides:

• Networking and connections abroad - Meet leaders in industries across the world that can help you find your new path into the business world.

• Bonding with cohort classmates - Build lifelong bonds with your cohort and strengthen your ties to the Trojan family.

• Insight into working at major corporations - The ins and outs of international corporations are important to understand in an ever changing landscape.

Students complete their MBA program by enrolling in elective courses that allow them to meet their unique goals and career objectives. Students enroll in elective courses during the second and third year and also complete PM GLOBE during the second year.

MBAPM students have access to Marshall's full array of 100+ electives, offered throughout the week, including evenings, Saturdays, and online.

• Design a unique set of array of classes across functional areas to meet your career goals
• Complete dedicated elective tracks to earn additional certificate credentials
• Complete independent research projects with world-class faculty

Electives cover a variety of topic areas, including:

• Accounting
• Finance & Business Economics
• Data Science & Operations
• Marketing
• Management and Organization
• Business Communication
• Entrepreneurship

**additional units may be taken at another USC graduate school (like cinema, engineering, real estate, pharmacy)

USC Marshall faculty come from a wide array of business backgrounds and disciplines.