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MS Business Administration (MSBUSAD)
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Master of Business for Veterans (MBV)
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Master of Business Taxation (MBT)
Master of Business Taxation for Working Professionals (MBT.WP)
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GC in Business Analytics
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GC in Marketing
GC in Optimization + Supply Chain Management
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Undergraduate Business Administration Program
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.
FLEXIBILITY
Approximately 32 free electives which are sufficient to pursue most minors at USC.
CORE CURRICULUM
Students take core courses to build business fundamentals including Leadership and OB, Micro and Macro Economics, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Operations Management, Communication and Business Strategy.
ELECTIVES
Students at USC Marshall have the freedom to do more with a curriculum providing flexibility to create a personalized educational experience. USC Marshall’s incredible array of over 250 business elective courses allows students to dive deeper in your specific business area of interest, preparing graduates to excel as an entrepreneur.
EMPHASES
Business emphases or specializations provide pathways so students can focus their elective coursework and receive a formal recognition of this coursework in the areas of Business Analytics, Communication, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Marketing, Leadership and Innovation, Real Estate Finance, and Risk Management. These emphases require only 12-16 units of coursework.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER
Founded in 1967 by Marshall faculty, the Experiential Learning Center (ELC) is a facility consisting of studios equipped with remote videotaping and playback. The ELC is a fundamental part of our curriculum, allowing students to participate and engage in collaborative activities that offer a different kind of experience from the traditional classroom.
USC Marshall’s undergraduate business specializations provide unique value for students seeking to turn their ideas into outcomes in the rapidly evolving 21st-century global marketplace. The Emphases, introduced in Fall of 2021, are optional specializations for undergraduates within the Business Administration (BUAD) degree program, complement the renowned joint, interdisciplinary programs and specialized degrees to elevate an approach that prepares students for the real world, right now.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Data-driven decision making.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Analytics teaches students analytical and hands-on skills to aid data-driven decision making, execution, and evaluation.
COMMUNICATION
Communication skills to achieve professional goals.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Communication provides students with the skills deemed most desirable by employers across all industries and fields to drive individual success as an employee, colleague, and workplace leader.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP + INNOVATION
Skills to adapt and solve in a dynamic world.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides students the skills, tools, and mindset to create new products, new services, new ventures, and new worlds as they meet the needs of customers and help solve the thorny problems we face as an economy and a society.
FINANCE
Develop skills for financial analysis, decision making, and value creation.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance provides specialized skill sets for students wishing to work in the finance industry, preparing them for complex tasks involving finance, economics, and advanced computer modeling.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
This program consists of courses offered by both the Marshall School of Business and the School of International Relations. Students completing the program receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Relations.
LEADERSHIP + INNOVATION
Leadership and innovation for competitive advantage.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership and Innovation teaches students to lead and innovate, identify and solve critical problems, and build a sustainable competitive advantage.
MARKETING
Effective marketing for organizations of the future.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing provides students with creative and analytical skills for effective marketing strategy, execution, and evaluation across industries.
REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Dynamic growth in an ever-changing market.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Geoffrey H. Palmer Real Estate Finance Program provides specialized skill sets for students wishing to work in real estate finance and development, preparing them for the specific complexities of real estate finance, economics, and state-of-the-art computer modeling.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Managing risk to maximize opportunity.
Business Administration with an emphasis in Risk Management enables students to manage the risks of an increasingly complex and interconnected business environment.
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 BusinessOffice of Undergraduate AdmissionsPhone: (213) 740-8885EMAIL
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.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
USC Marshall students study business fundamentals with the option to take a deeper dive into a business area of interest to them, including entrepreneurship, marketing, business analytics, communications, or real estate finance. All undergraduate programs are STEM-certified.
Doing Business in the Heart of Los Angeles
Ignite your career opportunities with Marshall’s prestigious four-year undergraduate business program. Enjoy the many cultural and lifestyle advantages of living in beautiful, sunny L.A.
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.
Pathways Program
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.
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Current students, please visit STUDENTS.MARSHALL.USC.EDU for more information on Advising, Academics, Career Services, Global Programs, and more.
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