Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
USC Marshall School of Business is one of the world’s leading global undergraduate business programs. Our courses of study in Business Administration or Accounting allow students to combine in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of business with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. Our innovative new joint-degrees offer learning in partnership with USC's top-ranked Viterbi School of Engineering and the renowned USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Our four-year programs allow you the freedom and flexibility to explore courses both within the Business School and the university at-large. With over 250 upper division elective options at Marshall, you have the ability to concentrate your advanced studies in your chosen business specialization.
You’ll be able to:
Our university research and experiential learning facilities, including the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Experiential Learning Center, allow you to take business discovery and innovation into your own hands.
"I will be joining Citi as an investment banking analyst in New York City."
Jenny Gao, Class of '23
"I've been working with a start-up named chargeFUZE (founded by a Trojan). After graduation I'm going to continue as a product manager building out our physical and digital product line."
— Gabriel Esler, Class of '22
"After I graduate, I will be joining Deloitte's Audit and Assurance Practice."
— Maya Tompkins, Class of '23
"I will be joining Chubb Limited's LA office, where I will spend two years going through its CAP program to learn about the ins and outs of underwriting."
— Samantha Rios, Class of '23
DEGREES
USC Marshall leads the way in business educations as a top-ranked four-year business school housed at a leading private research institution. Undergraduate students are immersed in the University's foundation of "breadth with depth,” with a core curriculum that encompasses all of the major cornerstones of business.
In partnership with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, the AI for Business joint-degree program brings together the expertise of two of the top business and engineering schools in the country to create a new generation of technically-savvy business leaders.
USC Leventhal provides undergraduate students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Our program is recognized for the immersive experience it offers accounting students. Graduates leave the program not only as qualified accountants, but as well-rounded professionals. Our students enter careers in accounting, finance, data analytics and more. Leventhal resides within the Marshall School of Business, which provides our students opportunities to interact with the top-notch faculty at Marshall.
Three world-class universities. Three continents. Three degrees. One unparalleled experience.
Students in the John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts Program (BCA) earn a joint degree recognized by the Marshall School of Business and the School of Cinematic Arts. Program-specific courses, internships, and networking give BCA students the competitive edge as business leaders in the entertainment industry.
There are many advantages to completing your minor at Marshall. In addition to learning practical business skills that are transferable into any career path, you'll have access to Marshall faculty with both academic and current industry experience and connections. Marshall’s curriculum emphasizes leadership skills, collaboration, business communication, and learning to view business from a global perspective.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
“I created GEMS because I think a lot of learning obviously happens in class, but a lot of it also happens outside the classroom.”
“I created GEMS because I think a lot of learning obviously happens in class, but a lot of it also happens outside the classroom.”
— Michael Paranal MBT '06, Assistant Professor of Clinical Accounting
Emerging Leaders Program
This fall the Emerging Leaders Program convened 19 undergraduate students from USC and several HBCUs — Howard, North Carolina A&T State, Prairie View A&M, and the University of Texas at El Paso — to learn about risk management careers.
Marshall Pathways Program (MPP)
Janaiya Hodges transferred to Marshall as a sophomore through the Pathways Program and is looking forward to her internship this summer at PwC in its ESG practice. The Pathways Program assists underrepresented Black undergraduate students to successfully transfer to USC Marshall.
Career Advantage Program (CAP)
Every Marshall undergraduate today knows about the Career Advantage Program (CAP), which pairs students with mentors in a field that interests them. Clint Sallee '94 co-founded this program in 1997, just three years after he graduated, so that students would feel better prepared to transition from college to their professional lives.
Experiential Learning Center (ELC)
The USC Marshall Experiential Learning Center is the nation's first applied learning program to employ professional trainers to design and conduct simulations and workshops for undergraduates.
APPLYING TO USC MARSHALL
As a top-ranked four-year business school housed at a leading private research institution, a USC Marshall business degree allows extraordinary students to cement their own legendary futures.
Dates + Deadlines
See all application dates and deadlines HERE. Including information for First-years, Transfers, and FAQs.
INFO SESSIONS
First-Year: Virtual Information Sessions designed for high school juniors / seniors / families for a comprehensive overview of Marshall are on Wednesdays at 11:00A and 3:00P PT. REGISTER HERE
Transfer: Designed to give an in-depth look at the transfer process and academic life at USC. Specifically, the admission process, transfer credit policy, academics and financial aid. REGISTER HERE
CONTACT INFORMATION
USC Marshall School of Business
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: (213) 740-8885
EMAIL
INFORMATION FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS
Register for an online session through the USC PORTAL. If you have any questions about attending an event, you can always reach out to the Undergraduate Admission office directly: EMAIL
CAMPUS TOURS
Learn about USC On-Campus Tours HERE. Student-Led, Self-Guided, and Virtual Tours are all available.
High School Students
At USC Marshall, you will develop a thorough knowledge of business fundamentals, including organizational behavior, finance and business economics, business communication, accounting, marketing, and business strategy. During your junior and senior years, you will choose courses that allow you to study one more specific area of business in depth.
Transfer Students
Anyone who has attended college after high school and wishes to attend USC is eligible to apply as a transfer student. We recommend that transfer students seek admission after they have completed a minimum of 30 transferable units, including USC Marshall prerequisites.
The Pathways Program
The Marshall Pathways Program (MPP) is the first Undergraduate Admissions initiative designed to assist underrepresented Black and African—American undergraduate students successfully transfer to USC Marshall. Marshall Admissions partners with USC Enrollment Services Division to identify students who were on the cusp of being admitted to USC as freshmen, and invite these high achieving students to apply to USC as sophomore transfer students.
STAY CONNECTED
RESOURCES
Current students, please visit STUDENTS.MARSHALL.USC.EDU for more information on Advising, Academics, Career Services, Global Programs, and more.
CONTACT
USC Marshall School of Business
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: (213) 740-8885
EMAIL