Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California,
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The USC Marshall School of Business with its world class faculty, leading schools for accounting, entrepreneurship and real estate, and renown Centers of Excellence, is an extraordinary institution at an extraordinary university. Ranked among the ... Read more
Student/Alumni Profile
Marshall students come to USC from throughout the United States and the world. A class may represent a few dozen different countries and a score of native languages. Students are chosen from a highly competitive group of candidates -- which means t ... Read more
Programme Type
Full Time, Part Time, Executive
MBA + JD, MBA + MD
Specialisation by Function
Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Management, Innovation / Knowledge Management, International Management / Business, Logistics, Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behavior, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Technology Management
Specialisation by Industry
Banking / Financial Services, Consulting, IT / Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate, Retail / Consumer Goods, Venture Capital & Private Equity
Course Languages
English
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 35% |
| % International | 26% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 5 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 28 |
| Avg. GMAT | 690 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Start Dates | August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 20 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 96,000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Case Method based |
Post MBA Employment
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2009 | USD 98,000 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2008 | 93 |
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Deloitte Johnson & Johnson Bank of America Cisco Los Angeles Times Disney Fox Activision Houlihan Lokey Procter & Gamble |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Other |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) | Academic Merit |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | January, March, November |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 175 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 22% |
| % International | 8% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 6 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 29 |
| Avg. GMAT | 623 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Start Dates | August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 33 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 105,000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Deloitte Johnson & Johnson Bank of America Cisco Los Angeles Times Disney Fox Activision Houlihan Lokey Procter & Gamble |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | January, March, November |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | No |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 175 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 16% |
| % International | 5% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 13 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 38 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Established Date | 1985 |
| Start Dates | August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 21 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 110,000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Deloitte Johnson & Johnson Bank of America Cisco Los Angeles Times Disney Fox Activision Houlihan Lokey Procter & Gamble |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | January, March, November |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 8 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 175 |
Overview
The USC Marshall School of Business with its world class faculty, leading schools for accounting, entrepreneurship and real estate, and renown Centers of Excellence, is an extraordinary institution at an extraordinary university.
Ranked among the top twenty business schools in the US, Marshall leads in the research and discovery of knowledge that defines business education. The breadth and depth of our research, academic programs, and curriculum are inimitable and we are first and foremost in connections to the global markets of Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Our academic programs offer professionals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to enhance their skills, and we are first among business schools to require that all students travel and complete consulting projects in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Beyond the full-time two-year program, Marshall offers a three year part-time program, a two-year Executive MBA program, a Global Executive MBA program -- in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the IBEAR program, the only program in the US offering a one-year international MBA degree.
A Marshall MBA delivers a distinct professional edge. We purposefully keep our programs small to maintain a learning environment that facilitates teamwork, personal attention and professional growth. Our professors build relationships with their students, in essence, combining the benefits of a major university with the support one would expect from a smaller private school – including the invaluable connections that carry far on into one’s career.
The Marshall School is further distinguished by our location in the center of one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world, Los Angeles. As a result, Marshall is unparalleled in its access to the industries defining the new millennium–biotechnology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare; plus, as the gateway to Asia and Latin America, the setting is ideal for honing and developing a truly global management perspective.
However, what is most definable about the “Marshall Experience” is perhaps the indefinable, the connection to one of the oldest, most cherished and most vibrant communities, worldwide -- the USC Trojan Family.
At Marshall, we strive to imbue our students with a learning experience that uniquely prepares them to lead and thrive in the most challenging of environments while maintaining a commitment to integrity and the community. As such, we value the potential of every student, and we encourage and support their loftiest dreams and career aspirations.
In turn, organizations know that when they hire students from USC Marshall, they get innovative thought leaders and global business professionals who strengthen their bottom line while take their organizations to the forefront of positive social change.
Student profile
Marshall students come to USC from throughout the United States and the world. A class may represent a few dozen different countries and a score of native languages. Students are chosen from a highly competitive group of candidates -- which means they've already demonstrated an ability to excel academically in a highly demanding environment.
Virtually all students have full-time work experience on their resumes. Many of them worked for several years in corporations, non-profits, or the military before deciding to take their career to a whole new level. The members of each class will bring practical experience in problem solving gained in such fields as corporate finance, banking, engineering, urban planning, information technology, entertainment, law, education and the arts.
From this diversity stem untold advantages. Studying alongside aspiring managers from around the globe enhances cultural awareness, while students master the art of teamwork and make new friends and lifelong contacts.
Students also get involved in shaping the spirit and reality of the School itself through involvement in student organizations and councils. At USC Marshall, we believe in listening to our students and in the value from that exchange.
Graduates join one of the largest alumni bases of any business school anywhere. Clearly, our success as a school is tied to the success of our graduates and to the strength of these relationships.