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\nWe’ve developed this site with resources and information that will help you get to know Marshall better — and introduce you to the life-changing and career-shaping opportunities that are only available here.
\nAs a Marshall undergraduate, you will be able to take four full years of business classes, building foundational knowledge and in-demand skills sought by employers. All Marshall programs are STEM-designated — a recognition of the technology and quantitative focus of our curriculum and a signal to employers that our graduates will be well-prepared for tomorrow’s demanding careers. Our nine emphases — optional, industry-driven specializations — let you personalize your degree and will help set you apart in the marketplace. Taking advantage of USC’s status as a world-class private research university, Marshall also gives you ample opportunity to explore your interests across disciplines in USC’s other top-ranked schools.
\nDouble major or select one of our joint degrees — including the groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence for Business program, the renowned John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts program and the brand-new Real Estate Finance + Development program. You can also pick a minor — or multiple minors — or choose from a huge range of electives across the university to customize your education and meet your professional aspirations.
\nAll of this and more is why Poets&Quants ranks Marshall the world’s top undergraduate business school.
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\n As you map out your unique educational path, you will gain a world of opportunity, literally. The vast major of Marshall freshmen participate in one of our innovative global offerings, obtaining an international perspective and invaluable skill set.
\nOur home in Los Angeles is another distinct advantage. This international financial hub and creative capital of the world is known for its pioneering spirit and leadership in entertainment, business startups, real estate and technology — but it also offers countless ways to enjoy your downtime. With the USC campus just a few miles from legendary beaches and a booming downtown, you will never want for activities or fun in the sun. And yes, some of our best beach days are in February.
\nYou’ll make lifelong friends and mentors at Marshall. The minute you enroll, you’re a Trojan. And that’s a big deal. You join an unparalleled alumni network that will hire you, promote you, connect you and celebrate with you for the rest of your life.
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\n We look forward to getting to know you better, learning about your passions and goals — and helping you on your path to fulfilling your dreams. This guide is just the beginning of the collaborative process of your journey at USC Marshall. We hope to have many conversations with you and your family as you finalize your college decision. Reach out to us directly at any time at busadm@marshall.usc.edu.
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\n Today’s business leaders must possess a global mindset that allows them to cross borders effortlessly, whether those boundaries are international, cultural or disciplinary. The USC Marshall undergraduate curriculum is tailored toward that objective.
\nEvery student has distinctive interests and career goals. Marshall gives you the freedom to create an education experience that is unique to your needs and that builds your global and interdisciplinary perspective while maintaining a rigorous core business program. You can take a mix of business and non-business subjects every semester.
\nThe Marshall curriculum blends skills and knowledge in a primary area of expertise with focused experiences outside that arena through minors, double majors, joint degrees, co-curricular activities and experiential learning opportunities. You can customize your academic program, pursue your passions and build the skills to succeed in the classroom and in your dream role in the business world.
\nAs a comprehensive business school, we also offer nine one-year specialized master programs that let you earn an advanced degree along with your undergraduate degree.
\nAs you explore the endless combinations available to you at Marshall, we’ll be here to guide you through the process. Our academic advisors can help you design the curriculum path and variety of elective-course combinations best suited to your career goals.
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\n Each of our dynamic degree programs offers you outstanding academic preparation, rewarding internship and international experiences, unique hands-on learning opportunities, career-building tools and resources, meaningful mentorships and membership in our unparalleled Trojan Family global alumni network. And no matter which degree program you choose, you’ll be able to customize your education to fit your personal goals and interests.
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Our flagship Business Administration program gives you thorough preparation in the cornerstones of business, with a focus on leadership development and the acquisition of managerial skills. The core curriculum emphasizes experiential learning that nurtures entrepreneurial talent and fosters critical thinking while ensuring plentiful elective options.
\n\nGraduate from the program as both a qualified accountant and well-rounded professional. The Leventhal School of Accounting within the Marshall School of Business offers a rigorous curriculum designed to ensure your technical proficiency, research and analytical skills, ethical decision-making mindset and leadership development. You’ll learn from top faculty and mentors as you build skills for your successful career.
\n\nThe only undergraduate program of its kind, the World Bachelor in Business offers you degrees from three leading research universities and access to three global alumni networks. You’ll benefit from cultural immersion and real-world experiences in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Milan, and become well-versed in how to conduct business in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
\nOur emphases are optional specializations for students in our Business Administration degree program that allow you to further customize your education to suit your interests and career goals.
\nMarshall’s emphases give you an opportunity to gain broad or deep expertise in one of nine areas that are in high demand among employers. No matter what career path you pursue, the knowledge and skills you gain through your chosen emphasis will give you a thorough preparation in some of the most relevant and impactful areas for the future of global business. Adding an emphasis to your résumé will increase your competitiveness on the job market.
\nTo be eligible to declare an emphasis, you must have sophomore standing and have spent one semester in residence at USC. You must also complete the gateway course for the emphasis. You may only declare one of the nine emphases offered, but you can combine your emphasis with one of our renowned joint or dual-degree programs, interdisciplinary offerings, one or more minors, and any of our other signature Marshall experiences. You can declare an emphasis up until the last day of class of your final semester as long as you meet the other requirements.
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Big data drives most industries today, as well as the global economy. Through the emphasis in Business Analytics, you have a choice of pursuing a broad perspective — gaining such knowledge and skills as exploratory data analysis, data visualization and computer programming that support multiple business fields — or depth of knowledge and skills, such as machine learning, forecasting and optimization techniques that focus on specific business fields (e.g., operations-related or market-related analytics).
\nWhichever path you select within the emphasis, you will learn how to turn data into meaningful business insights as you support organizations in analyzing and delivering data-driven decision-making, implementation and evaluation. Data-savvy leaders are needed across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, entertainment, energy, retail, technology, interactive gaming, media, sports, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, transportation, logistics, manufacturing and financial services.
\n\n\nNo matter what field of business or what industry you work in, exemplary communication skills are among the most prized by employers. Students in this emphasis will learn how to effectively engage and persuade organizational stakeholders to achieve results as well as lead and motivate diverse teams, in-person, virtually and in disperse locations globally. You’ll build skills in developing communication strategies, navigating complex communications situations and handling crisis communications.
\nThis emphasis will benefit students pursuing careers across all industries and fields. Particularly, anyone pursuing roles in consulting, marketing, sales, consumer products, media, entrepreneurship, healthcare and human resources that rely heavily on communication strategy and persuasion will greatly benefit from the Communication emphasis.
\n\nDeveloping an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to identify, evaluate and pursue new and innovative opportunities will serve you well, whether your career takes you into the startup realm or employment in an existing organization. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation emphasis will help build your skills in problem-solving, creativity, adaptability, flexibility and decision-making in dynamic business situations in which calculated risk may lead to major reward. The emphasis signals to potential employers that you are a capable problem-solver who understands how to build, launch and grow new initiatives.
\nStudents in this emphasis will interact with founders and leaders from a wide range of organizations, who will share their experiences from idea through launch and growth. Experiential learning is a significant component of this emphasis, so you will be able to apply your learnings to diverse business opportunities.
\n\nChoose classes that provide a breadth of knowledge and skills as a finance generalist — or those that provide deep knowledge and skills aligned with a specific subfield or career path. The latter include financial modeling and valuation, institutional and market knowledge, financial strategy — including risk management and capital raising — and investment and wealth-management strategies and techniques.
\nWhichever focus you choose, you will learn the tools and frameworks that guide financial decisions and strategies, as well as how financial markets function and the roles of various institutions. You’ll gain essential analytical and critical-thinking skills as well as preparation to work in various capacities within the financial services industry, including corporations, government and nonprofits. The range of positions across corporate finance, financial services, investment management, and financial and economic consulting is vast. The emphasis also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in business, economics and law.
\n\nBringing business acumen to the perspective of diplomatic engagement, this emphasis combines the strengths of USC Marshall and the USC School of International Relations. The wide-ranging course offerings include multinational enterprises and world politics, conflict mediation and negotiation, gender and global issues, ethnicity and nationalism, as well as region-specific topics relating to China, Russia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and more.
\nYou’ll gain expertise at the intersection of commercial, civic and political exchanges as well as a thorough grounding in issues relating to international security and how to succeed in the complex and dynamic global economy.
\n\nStudents who choose this emphasis will learn how to create an inspiring vision and strategy for innovation in their organization, effectively lead high-performing innovative teams, create a culture of agility and innovation, and effectively identify and solve critical problems to build sustainable competitive advantage and satisfy a diverse set of stakeholders.
\nFocus on either obtaining a breadth of knowledge and skills through diverse management and organization classes — or deeper knowledge and skills in a specific subfield such as global strategy and global leadership. Whichever you choose, you will be well-prepared to lead in a wide range of industries and organizations — from small entrepreneurial firms to large corporations.
\n\nMarketing is key to every organization’s success, and students in the Marketing emphasis will develop the knowledge and skills to meet diverse consumer needs through innovative products and services, compelling messages, competitive pricing and effective distribution. You will choose to focus on general insight into this essential business function or build specific expertise in a subfield, such as digital marketing or sales. Either way, you will gain creative and analytical skills to help organizations across multiple industries develop, implement and evaluate effective marketing strategies.
\nThe Marketing emphasis prepares you for careers in brand management, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, sales, marketing research and analytics, and many other fields.
\n\nReal estate finance is a dynamic and competitive industry, and plays a major role in the global economy. Marshall has longstanding strengths in the field, and students in the Real Estate Finance emphasis will benefit from a particularly strong network of alumni working in this arena.
\nGain knowledge and skills that will help you perform complex tasks involving real estate finance and development, economics and state-of-the-art computer modeling. You’ll become well-versed in valuation and analysis, raising capital for real estate investment projects, the mortgage markets, financial modeling and more.
\n\nAll careers and industries involve risk management. Given the growing complexity and interconnectedness of the global economy, more and more employers are seeking talent with risk management skills. Few colleges and universities offer an emphasis or program in risk management, so your selection of this emphasis will help you stand out in the marketplace.You will gain critical skills in how to identify, assess, control, finance and report risk. In addition, students in the Risk Management emphasis will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor from the risk management profession as well as the chance to attend numerous networking and recruiting events. These events typically attract 40 employers a year, including banks, consulting firms and insurance companies.
\n\nBuilding on USC’s interdisciplinary strengths and status as a leading research university, our joint degree programs offer the best of two worlds to students who want to pursue a business degree in combination with another leading USC academic program in one of four in-demand fields.
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From blockchain to self-driving vehicles to personalized medicine, AI is changing how we live and transforming every industry. Offered in partnership with the top-ranked USC Viterbi School of Engineering, the small-cohort Artificial Intelligence for Business degree (BUAI) prepares students to excel in this exciting field at the intersection of business and computer science. This first-of-its-kind program blends core business concepts with big data knowledge to foster the skills essential for leadership in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
\n\nTaking advantage of our location in the world’s entertainment capital, the John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts (BCA) program pairs Marshall exceptional business curriculum with the top-ranked School of Cinematic Arts for interdisciplinary coursework and coveted internship experiences. You’ll gain unparalleled, specialized expertise that will distinguish you in the marketplace for both business and entertainment career opportunities.
\n\nCombining the strengths of the renowned Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development at USC Price and Marshall’s longstanding real estate finance curriculum, this brand-new joint degree focuses on integrated courses, cohort building and industry engagement. You’ll benefit from both schools’ strong ties with local, national and international real estate development and investment firms.
\n\n\nThe USC Catalogue provides a complete list of the university’s courses, as well as other information on curriculum, admissions, policies and academics.
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\n The USC Leventhal School of Accounting, an integral part of the Marshall School of Business, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting.
\nThe accounting profession is dynamic, challenging and evolving. In today’s global economy, accountants require a wider knowledge base than ever before. Now that accounting firms have evolved into broad-based professional services firms, accountants need to understand systems operations, be technologically savvy, and possess good business sense and excellent communication skills.
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\n The Leventhal School of Accounting emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and principles throughout the curriculum, ensuring accounting majors develop these essential competencies for the profession.
\nPursuing an accounting degree at USC sets you on a path to be part of a close-knit community of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Leventhal’s strong ties with the global business community connect students to a broad array of job opportunities and internships that provide invaluable firsthand business experiences throughout the nation as well as in Europe, Asia and Latin America. In increasingly high demand, Leventhal graduates are equipped for successful careers ranging from public and forensic accounting to financial services and investment banking.
\nSelect USC students have the option of simplified early admission to our Master of Accounting (MAcc) or Master of Business Taxation (MBT) programs. The curriculum is identical to our full-time master’s programs and provides an opportunity for outstanding USC undergrads to apply to our graduate programs without going through the regular application process. The Progressive Degree also provides an opportunity for a select group of students to earn their MAcc or MBT degree in only nine to 12 months.
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\n Much more than a study-abroad program, each university was chosen based on both academic excellence and geography. Studying and working in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Milan offers students a unique international business growth experience. Los Angeles is a hub for global trade, Hong Kong’s multilateral trading system offers interesting insight into free trade and Milan is seen as the gateway city into the European market.
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\n At Marshall, students will be immersed in business from day one. The first year includes foundational business courses like Microeconomics for Business, along with classes designed to build essential business skills like Writing and Critical Reasoning. In Leading Organizations, which focuses on leadership and management skills, students participate in hands-on projects at the Experiential Learning Center, one of the top business training facilities at any institution of higher education.
\nThrough business simulations, students put theory into practice and develop leadership, negotiation and communication skills. The WBB cohort travels to an additional international market outside of the three zones included in the degree for exposure to another commercial hub with a range of industries and companies represented. Here, students will receive their first collegiate foray into consulting as they work with an international NGO client, ultimately proposing solutions to a real-world business problem.
\nLeveraging HKUST’s strengths as a school of science and technology, students will gain professional and technical knowledge while developing a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking — the necessary foundation and skills for an evolving world. Courses will offer unique insights into the way business works in China and Asia and provide an introduction to the Chinese languages. Other courses such as Mathematics for Economists, Business Statistics and Introduction to Information Systems emphasize mathematical and analytical skills. Students will take their first accounting class and develop critical-thinking skills studying science and technology and other subjects.
\nIn both the first and second years, students can select from a variety of humanities courses (literature, music, philosophy, art, anthropology, religion, history, etc.) designed to encourage an appreciation of Western and/or Chinese cultures and to develop analytical and communication skills.
\nThe Bocconi curriculum focuses on finance, economics and law. Courses include Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, and European Economic Policy. Students examine the fundamentals of Italian civil law within the broader framework of European legal culture in Introduction to the Legal System, and analyze economic developments in Western nations in Economic History. The course in public management will explore the complex relations between private businesses and the government bodies for whom they supply products, services and management know-how at the national and local levels.
\nIn additional classes, students learn about the specifics of doing business in the European Union and build introductory Italian language skills.
\nThe fourth and final year reinforces an integrated view of business with courses in business communications, ethics and strategy. WBB students entering their fourth year have the choice of completing their final year in Los Angeles, Hong Kong or Milan, with a focus on the discipline they would like to pursue after graduation. Year four also allows students to emphasize specific interests and objectives, not only in the choice of which school to attend, but also through the selection of elective courses.
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\n Internship courses allow students to gain real-world experience with companies such as 20th Century Fox, April Webster Casting, Columbia and Paramount Pictures, Fox Sports Networks, ICM and UTA Talent Agencies, New Line Cinema and Sony Music Entertainment.
\nThe BCA program provides you with specialized expertise that will distinguish you as a competitive leader in both the business and entertainment industries. BCA also offers extensive professional networking opportunities with distinguished guest speakers from the entertainment industry. Speakers discuss current trends and issues in the industry that give students insights into the future of cinema, television, the internet and other forms of media.
\nIn addition to Marshall core classes, BCA students take 24 units at the School of Cinematic Arts. Two lower-division courses cover the history of cinema and television, and additional courses include specialized business/entertainment topics such as entertainment marketing, agenting and film procedures and distribution.
\nIn addition to the Marshall core classes and elective courses, students complete the following:
\nThis comprehensive course analyzes the power and responsibility of American and international film and television.
\n\nThis class involves understanding film and television texts in relation to the world they represent, and studying not only the meaning of these texts but also the processes by which these meanings are constructed.
\n\nThis course offers a broad overview of the entertainment industry and an examination of the motion picture business from the screenwriter’s treatment through production, marketing and exhibition in theaters. Students learn about the roles played by writers, agents, studio executives and directors, as well as marketing and distribution channels.
\n\nStudents secure an internship with a company of their choice. The company is given a USC internship contract and is required to meet specific standards that ensure an educational opportunity and beneficial work environment for the student. Class sessions focus on how to find and keep your first job and use it to your advantage, including tips on troubleshooting and how to be an assistant. Students share work-related situations and experiences.
\n\nAn investigation of the creative and business sides of television and how they connect, including changes caused by fractionalization and digital technology. This course is open only to BCA students.
\n\nThis course examines how digital media will affect the future of the television, motion picture, game, music and interactive industries.
\n\nProviding a solid preparation for successful careers in interactive entertainment, this course covers a range of business and legal issues, including an overview of current business models for games and interactive media, methods of pitching and funding products, legal issues pertaining to copyright and intellectual property and production management techniques. Also included are business start-up basics for aspiring entrepreneurs.
\n\nTaught by a former head of marketing at Universal who is now an independent marketing consultant, this course covers such topics as theatrical marketing, corporate partnership, television marketing and advertising.
\n\nThis class covers motion picture production from scriptwriting to planning, shooting and editing. The class writes, directs and shoots a digital video.
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\n The brand-new joint bachelor of science in Real Estate Finance and Development (REFD) combines Marshall’s\n expertise in financial valuation and capital markets with the USC Price School of Public Policy’s strengths in\n development and urban land use.
\nYou will master skills and knowledge through numerous experiential-learning courses that emphasize\n real-world opportunities in securities trading, real estate development and valuation. You’ll also benefit\n from both schools’ longstanding ties with local, national and international real estate development and\n investment firms and opportunities for summer internships.
\nAll students will gain access to career services in both schools and be eligible for Marshall’s signature\n international experiences, including our Learning about International Commerce (open to all first-year students)\n and Global Leadership Program (invitation only). With intimate class sizes, you’ll engage in integrated\n training, gain real-world experience and connect with industry leaders.
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\n From Siri to smart bots and beyond, artificial intelligence (AI) is not only increasingly part of our lives but is also revolutionizing commerce. The pioneering AI program blends core business concepts with big data knowledge to foster the strategic, communication and programming skills necessary for continued leadership in an ever-evolving technological landscape. BUAI students will graduate able to turn complicated concepts into success for industries spanning healthcare, finance, manufacturing, marketing, entertainment, public policy and more.
\nThe program only enrolls 50 students a year to ensure collaboration and close mentorship from USC’s expert faculty. Each cohort is led by Professor Kimon Drakopoulos, a globally renowned authority in complex networked systems, game theory, financial modeling, information economics and other AI-related disciplines. He is committed to helping students explore their industry interests to find the ideal starting point for their careers.
\nWhether you want to lead a consulting team, become a chief data officer or launch your own startup, if you love quantitative problem solving, the BUAI program could be right for you.
\nMarshall courses (42 units) build solid foundations in:
\nViterbi courses (36 units) focus on:
\nMeanwhile, the joint degree’s four integrative classes bring it all together to provide full context for making business decisions in the AI age. These courses, specifically created by Marshall for this degree cover:
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\n Whether you are simply interested in learning more about a particular subject or have a specific career goal in mind, pursuing a minor or double major can enrich your educational experience and set you up for lifelong learning as well as professional success.
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\n Students interested in marketing need to understand what attracts customers to certain products, ad campaigns or marketing strategies. A background in psychology will help you understand how to influence consumers’ decisions and give you an edge in the marketplace.
\n\nIf you’re considering attending medical school after graduation, you can satisfy all of the science requirements for admission to medical school by completing the Natural Sciences minor. The combination of an undergraduate business degree and medical degree can position you for success in opening your own medical practice or working in hospital administration.
\n\nAnyone interested in working overseas or for a global company with international offices or clients will benefit from becoming bilingual or conversant in another language.
\n\nHone your communication skills—an advantage in any business venture, especially in leadership positions.
\n\nGain an advantage toward a career in international business, public diplomacy, government position overseas or any role that requires global and negotiation skills.
\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMany Marshall students pursue a double major. Among the most common are:
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\n Frequent minors completed by Marshall students include:
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\n Marshall’s 32 free electives can be used throughout the university, including toward a minor or a double major. These are in addition to 12 upper-level business units that can be taken across all business departments to allow you to delve into a specific area of interest such as entrepreneurship or consulting. This is equivalent to eight courses — a full year of free electives — that can be spread over four years of study. We also offer meaningful certificate programs that demonstrate your skills in a particular area.
\nAt Marshall, you call the shots. But you don’t have to go it alone. You’ll be supported by dedicated academic advisors, faculty and alumni mentors along the journey.
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\n This course equips you with the necessary technology skills to build a startup in the digital space. You’ll be exposed to cloud technology, mobile architecture, social media, digital marketing and presentation skills for pitching investors. At the end, product videos are created and pitches are ready for submission to Kickstarter.
\n\nSixteen Marshall undergraduate students gain hands-on experience in managing a portion of the university’s equity endowment. The course is designed to give you rigorous exposure to contemporary investment and portfolio theory and practice as well as an understanding of the money management business.
\n\nIn this course, you have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the management consulting profession and some of its top firms. Consulting skills are fostered through written case analysis and discussion. Teams are assigned real-time consulting projects, which provide a unique learning experience in the business world.
\n\nIn this experiential learning course, students step into the shoes of a product manager and lead the development of an actual product. You will research, create, design and develop prototypes and marketing plans for a successful new product introduction for a brand. The course is collaboratively taught by faculty from Marshall and the Viterbi School of Engineering and Roski School of Fine Arts.
\n\nArtificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous across all industries. As a result, it is likely that, regardless of your chosen path, you will encounter situations where decisions about involvement with AI technologies need to be made. Technology strategy provides the tools necessary to make such decisions. Rather than looking at the role of past technological changes in shaping societal and business outcomes, this class takes a forward-looking approach and focuses on emerging technologies and their likely role in shaping the technology strategy of modern businesses.
\n\nMarshall is home to some of the nation’s most sought-after researchers and educators. Our tenured faculty include an advisor to five U.S. presidents, a former chief economist of the Securities and Exchange Commission and a renowned scholar who recently received the most coveted honor in marketing for an article recognized as having made the best contribution to the science of marketing in the past decade.
\nAt Marshall, close faculty-student partnerships are the norm. Over the course of their time here, our undergraduates get to know their professors as teachers, mentors and friends. It’s collaborative learning at its finest, creating incredible opportunities for personal development, professional growth and groundbreaking discovery.
\nOutside of the classroom, faculty also serve as student-organization advisors and case coaches, as well as travel on service-learning and international educational trips.
\nStudent-Faculty Partnerships
Marshall students have the opportunity to work one-on-one\n with faculty in research and supplemental-learning opportunities.
BUAD 490: Directed Research. Driven students may approach a faculty member of their choosing\n to discuss possible research topics and become a “student colleague” with that faculty member on a research\n project. Offering up to eight units, the course can be spread over multiple semesters. Students will work with\n the faculty member to design the project, develop a meeting schedule, identify course deliverables and conduct\n the research throughout the course of the project.
\nBUAD 499: Special Topics. Another student-driven course, BUAD 499 allows students to work with\n faculty to gain additional expertise on a subject of the student’s choosing (for instance, how business\n intertwines with the student’s minor). Students will discuss their plan and expectations with a faculty member\n of their choosing, who will then work with the student to design a learning plan, coursework and deliverables,\n then meet with the student throughout the course to discuss topics and gauge progress. This class can also be\n spread over semesters with up to eight units possible.
\nResearch
Marshall’s research reputation is strong and growing. Faculty members have\n expertise across all major business disciplines. They publish consistently in prominent professional journals\n and hold editorial positions in leading journals. In addition to their broad-ranging interests, our faculty\n share a common bond—they are drawn to Marshall by a unique community that presents opportunities for\n professional growth, groundbreaking discovery and sharing the lessons they learn from their research with\n students.
Centers for Excellence
Our institutes, Centers of Excellence and inititives are another area where our faculty’s knowledge and experience provide students with unique opportunities beyond the classroom.
They include:
Distinguished researchers fill the halls in every department at Marshall. Some of the thought leaders with\n whom you will work and learn include the following:
\nExpertise:\n Communication and decision making in teams
\nSelect publications:\n American Communication Journal; International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations;\n International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management; and Business Communication Quarterly
\n\n Editor, Journal of Business Communication; Mellon Fellow, USC; Peer Achievement Faculty Award, USC Student\n Senate Leadership Council; three-time recipient of both the USC Marshall School of Business Summer Research\n Grant and USC Undergraduate Research Grant
\nExpertise:\n Executive compensation
\nSelect publications:\n Journal of Accounting & Economics, Journal of Financial Economics, American Economic Review Papers and\n Proceedings and the University of Chicago Law Review
\nSelect honors/experience: Associate Editor, Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Corporate Finance\n (current); expert, U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of the Special Master for Executive Compensation (2009);\n Chairman, Academic Research Committee, American Compensation Association (1997-99)
\nExpertise:\n Consumers’ responses to negative information and attributions for service and product performance
\nSelect publications:\n Journal of Consumer Research, Psychology and Marketing and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science
\nSelect honors:\n Best Article on Services Award, American Marketing Association Services SIG; USC Mellon Award for Excellence in\n Marketing; Outstanding Reviewer Award, Journal of Consumer Research; President, Association for Consumer\n Research (2001)
\nExpertise:\n The influence of power on people and their leadership effectiveness; the facilitation of the spread of culture\n
\nSelect publications:\n Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Psychological Science
\nSelect honors:\n Best Papers Proceedings, Academy of Management; State Farm Doctoral Dissertation Award; All-American Scholar\n Athlete, Baseball; Graduate Dean’s Medal, College of Science and Mathematics, CSU-Fresno; Poets & Quants “best\n 40 B-school profs under the age of 40”
\nExpertise:\n High-dimensional statistical inference, classification and variable selection, nonparametric statistics and\n financial econometrics
\nSelect publications:\n The Annals of Statistics, Journal of Econometrics and Journal of the American Statistical Association
\nSelect honors:\n National Science Foundation Grant; Fellowship, Princeton University; Chair, IOM Department Statistics Seminar,\n USC Marshall School of Business (current); Zumberge Individual Award, USC James H. Zumberge Faculty Research and\n Innovation Fund
\nExpertise:\n Diffusion of practices, framing and decoupling, symbolic management, corporate governance, strategic management,\n configurational theory, fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), set-theoretic methods in management\n and the social sciences
\nSelect publications:\n Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review and Strategic Management Journal
\nSelect honors:\n Ascendant Scholar Award, Western Academy of Management; Award for Excellence in Research, USC Marshall School of\n Business; Fellow, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
\nThe role of accounting information in global markets
\nJournal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research and Review of Accounting Studies
\nBest Paper Award, European Accounting Association; Best Paper Prize, Journal of Accounting and Economics; USC Marshall Golden Apple Award; two research grants from Hong Kong University
\nCommunication and decision making in teams
\nAmerican Communication Journal; International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations; International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management; and Business Communication Quarterly
\nEditor, Journal of Business Communication; Mellon Fellow, USC; Peer Achievement Faculty Award, USC Student Senate Leadership Council; three-time recipient of both the USC Marshall School of Business Summer Research Grant and USC Undergraduate Research Grant
\nExecutive compensation
\nJournal of Accounting & Economics, Journal of Financial Economics, American Economic Review Papers and Proceedings and the University of Chicago Law Review
\nAssociate Editor, Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Corporate Finance (current); expert, U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of the Special Master for Executive Compensation (2009); Chairman, Academic Research Committee, American Compensation Association (1997-99)
\nGrowth and performance of young, technology-based firms; internationalization; and knowledge acquisition and social capital in interfirm relationships
\nJournal of Marketing, International Business Review and Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
\nHills Award for Best Paper, American Marketing Association; Editorial Board member, Journal of Management Studies and International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship; 1996 Finnish Champion, Ladies’ Team Championship in Golf
\nMathematical and computational methods in asset pricing and corporate finance
\nJournal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research and Review of Accounting Studies
\nAssociate Editor, Annals of Finance, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Mathematical Finance and Mathematics and Financial Economics (all current); Chair, Department of Finance and Business Economics, USC Marshall School of Business; referee, more than 25 journals
\nConsumers’ responses to negative information and attributions for service and product performance
\nJournal of Consumer Research, Psychology and Marketing and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science
\nBest Article on Services Award, American Marketing Association Services SIG; USC Mellon Award for Excellence in Marketing; Outstanding Reviewer Award, Journal of Consumer Research; President, Association for Consumer Research (2001)
\nApproximation and the control of stochastic systems; impact of customer impatience and abandonments on service system performance
\nJournal of Applied Probability, Mathematics of Operation Research and Operations Research
\nOperations Research Meritorious Service Award; co-advisor, 2006 Nicholson Student Paper Competition winner; Associate Editor, IIE Transactions, Service Operations Engineering Department
\nThe influence of power on people and their leadership effectiveness; the facilitation of the spread of culture
\nJournal of Experimental Social Psychology and Psychological Science
\nBest Papers Proceedings, Academy of Management; State Farm Doctoral Dissertation Award; All-American Scholar Athlete, Baseball; Graduate Dean’s Medal, College of Science and Mathematics, CSU-Fresno
\nHigh-dimensional statistical inference, classification and variable selection, nonparametric statistics and financial econometrics
\nThe Annals of Statistics, Journal of Econometrics and Journal of the American Statistical Association
\nNational Science Foundation Grant; Fellowship, Princeton University; Chair, IOM Department Statistics Seminar, USC Marshall School of Business (current); Zumberge Individual Award, USC James H. Zumberge Faculty Research and Innovation Fund
\nDiffusion of practices, framing and decoupling, symbolic management, corporate governance, strategic management, configurational theory, fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), set-theoretic methods in management and the social sciences
\nAcademy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review and Strategic Management Journal
\nAscendant Scholar Award, Western Academy of Management; Award for Excellence in Research, USC Marshall School of Business; Fellow, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
\nThe most beneficial learning allows you to blend what you study in class with how it will apply in the real world during your career. At Marshall, we ensure you leave our programs armed with hands-on experiences that deeply instill the critical-thinking, communications and collaborative skills you will need to launch successful careers in any field you choose. You’ll learn by doing — in the classroom, in our specialized learning centers, and through internships and student organizations.
\nNot only is our curriculum infused with meaningful experiential learning exercises, but you will also have\n plentiful opportunities for immersive learning through our pioneering Experiential Learning Center,\n Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab, a student investment fund and other unique programs as well as case\n competitions.
\nExperiential Learning Center
\n The nation’s first applied learning program of its kind, Marshall’s Experiential Learning Center (ELC) is a\n behavioral laboratory in which students participate in business simulations that mimic real-life work settings.\n Considered to be one of the top training facilities in institutions of higher education, ELC employs\n professional trainers who conduct management training workshops for Marshall classes.\n
ELC trainers work closely with faculty from various departments to ensure that the appropriate and specific\n educational objectives are met. Training modules at the ELC cover leadership, communication, intercultural\n interactions, business strategy, business ethics, social responsibility, negotiation, management consulting and\n a host of other topics relevant to business education. ELC employs both “face-to-face” and immersive and\n interactive methods of instruction that expose every Marshall student to the concepts of “learning by doing” and\n “learning by active engagement.”
\nELC consists of 18 fully equipped studios that facilitate recording and capture of training sessions and\n presentations. More than 60 Marshall courses and hundreds of classes use ELC services each year.
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Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab
\n At the forefront of pioneering education to train the next generation of social entrepreneurs, Marshall’s\n Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab integrates the best of business and social thinking to address world\n problems. It applies new models for social involvement to the corporate world and trains the next generation\n of responsible business leaders while providing a base for related academic research.\n
\n The lab incorporates a bridging program, the first of its kind at a university business school, that creates\n new models enabling corporations to use their non-cash resources for the benefit of communities around the\n world. It also offers coursework in social responsibility, social enterprise and ethics; coordinates USC\n Marshall student and faculty nonprofit consulting efforts; and supports faculty research.\n
\n\n Undergraduate Student Investment Fund
\n The Undergraduate Student Investment Fund is a primary function of Marshall’s capstone investment management\n course, Advanced Practicum in Portfolio Management. The course offers a yearlong experiential-learning seminar\n in applied investment management designed to give students rigorous exposure to contemporary investment and\n portfolio theory and practice. It also enables you to learn the skills of actual money managers, presenting\n the analytical framework and tools for valuation of stocks, bonds, options, futures, risk management and\n portfolio optimization and performance attribution. In addition, behavioral finance is introduced. Students\n demonstrate and refine their understanding and ability to apply analytical concepts and techniques through\n fund management, industry reports, company research reports and stock pitching exercises.\n
\n Case Competitions
\n In case competitions, undergraduate student teams from top business schools around the world compete against\n each other under deadline conditions to develop solutions for real-life business problems.\n
\n Participation in the five-day USC Marshall International Case Competition, the largest international case\n competition in the world, is both an honor and a supreme challenge. Students are chosen for the team on the\n basis of their familiarity with business fundamentals, understanding of complex international business issues\n and strong analytical-reasoning and presentation skills.\n
\n\n Each team has just 20 minutes to present its analysis and recommendations. Teams are judged by a panel of\n industry experts, including CEOs, top management executives, consultants and academics.\n
\n\n USC Marshall also participates in — and often wins — undergraduate case competitions around the world. We’ve recently fielded student teams at competitions in Copenhagen, Montreal and Singapore.\n
\n\n Supporting Budding Entrepreneurs
\n Marshall is also home to the pioneering Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, featuring the mentors,\n classes and support needed to launch new ventures in whatever field you choose. The competitive but inclusive\n USC Marshall/Greif Incubator takes budding entrepreneurs through every step in turning fresh ideas into\n marketable products.\n
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Nearly all Marshall undergraduates intern during their four years at the school — with 34% of all students earning three or more internships. These real-world learning opportunities are available to you on virtually every continent and field within the business world.
\nInternships give you practical training, exposure to different business sectors, the opportunity to develop new skills and contacts, and personal and professional growth. You can also explore multiple industries and roles by interning, for instance, in entertainment one summer and at an investment bank the next to learn what type of career suits you best.
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\n At Marshall, our top priority is supporting student success. We employ myriad resources to facilitate your personal growth and career and leadership development. Throughout the year, we host networking opportunities and special recruitment events, connecting students, faculty and alumni with representatives from the world’s most storied companies. At Marshall, you’ll engage with prospective employers through speaker series, corporate conferences, mentoring programs and in-classroom guest lecturers. We also maintain an extensive database of job and internship opportunities.
\nThe university’s annual Career Fest centers on success in every step of your career-development journey and features panels and workshops that help you gain an inside perspective on what hiring managers look for in internship and job candidates.
\nThe extensive Trojan network is only one resource to help you find your dream job. Here are a few other resources:
\nCareer Advantage Program
\n Designed to bring together USC Marshall undergraduates and business professionals, many of whom are Marshall alumni, the Career Advantage Program (CAP) builds supportive relationships that maximize students’ potential. Through CAP, alumni mentors offer academic and career guidance, share personal experiences, strengthen your professional network, provide a link to the business world, and help you hone interview and job skills.\n
CAP participants each year:
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\n USC Marshall Career Source
The USC Marshall Career Source is a database available to all Marshall and Leventhal undergraduates. The Career Source lists internship and job postings, notes upcoming career development programs and student organization events and provides helpful career guidance for students interested in all aspects of business and accounting.
Corporate Advisory Board
The USC Marshall Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) is composed of senior-level executives from major corporations from around the world. Their purpose is to support the research and education mission at Marshall. CAB serves as a crucial link between the school and the international corporate business community and provides input on the strategic direction of the school.
USC Career Center
Marshall is proud to partner with the USC Career Center, which provides lifelong services including résumé-writing workshops, job search strategy sessions, on-campus interviews, recruitment fairs, an alumni database, career counseling and information about specific industry trends. The center also offers access to extraordinary domestic and international internship opportunities.
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\n USC—which offers more than 150 undergraduate majors and 150 minors that encompass the arts and humanities, the social and natural sciences and the professions—also offers two scholarship programs for high-achieving undergraduate students: the USC Renaissance Scholars program and the USC Discovery Scholars program. Undergraduates who pursue a major and minor (or two majors) in widely separated fields of study and maintain a minimum GPA are honored as USC Renaissance Scholars, while students who excel in the classroom and also produce exceptional scholarship or artistic works are encouraged to pursue the Discovery Scholar honor, which is offered within every major concentration at the University.
\nThe Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have excelled in their studies both at home and abroad. Every year, up to 10 Global Scholars receive a $10,000 prize to be applied toward graduate study. Students must have an overall USC GPA of 3.5 or higher to be considered for this distinction and must have participated in an international program administered by USC or an outside institution.
\nApplicants must have spent a minimum of 10 weeks abroad in one or more academic, work-experience or service-learning programs as part of their undergraduate experience. For international students, the overseas experience must be outside their home country, preferably in a different region of the world.
\nGlobal Scholars are expected to complete a capstone paper, project or research paper in which they reflect on their international experience. This project, for which each USC school has different criteria, is intended to validate the depth and quality of the student’s time abroad.
\nFollow your passions, grow your network and gain invaluable experience by participating in Marshall’s numerous undergraduate student organizations.
\nThese student-led groups reflect nearly every academic area within Marshall and often engage with industry experts and alumni. You’ll interact socially and professionally with students and renowned executives as you develop business-critical skills such as leadership, teamwork and project management.
\nMarshall holds an involvement fair each semester where you can meet representatives from the school’s wide range of student organizations. In the meantime, take a look online at the currently recognized Marshall student organizations. There’s something for everyone — and you also have the option of forming your own group!
\nIndustry-specific groups include Accounting Society, Consulting Club, Data Analytics Club, Marshall Entertainment Association, Fashion Industry Association, International Consulting Club, Marshall Real Estate Finance Association, American Marketing Association, Operations Management Association and the Sports Business Association — just to name a few. Affinity groups range from the Black Business Student Association and Korean Business Student Organization to the Latino Business Student Association and Marshall Women’s Leadership Board.
\nThe Marshall Business Student Government serves as a liaison between the school’s administration and student body, and advocates for an inclusive and resourceful community. Marshall Student Ambassadors are undergraduate representatives who support prospective and current students.
\nIn addition, Marshall students can join any of the more than 1,000 university-wide student organizations to expand your network even further. Getting involved in student groups complements your classroom activities and rounds out your Marshall education.
\n \nGet Involved!
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\n Marshall is a leader within the overall Trojan cohort, with many student-led programs that give back to the community, such as Los Angeles Community Impact, an undergraduate student-led consulting group that places teams of students in the community to assist local nonprofits and small businesses.
\nUndergraduates also have organized Marshall Community Service Day, which connects Marshall students, faculty and staff with volunteer sites around Los Angeles for a day of public service supporting a variety of nonprofit organizations, including Union Rescue Mission, Heal the Bay and area schools.
\nJoint Educational Project (JEP)
Founded in 1972, JEP is one of the oldest and largest service-learning programs in the country, offering the unique opportunity to combine academic coursework with outreach in the neighborhood surrounding the University Park Campus. Each year, approximately 2,000 students receive academic credit for their participation in JEP. In addition, 400 students serve as noncredit volunteers, sharing their time and special talents.
Volunteer Center
The USC Volunteer Center is a primarily student-run program within the Division of Student Affairs that offers opportunities for students, alumni, faculty and staff to get involved with the community. Each year, the Volunteer Center identifies and organizes numerous service projects and maintains an extensive database of more than 200 nonprofits and other agencies that offer volunteer opportunities.
Programs within the Volunteer Center include Friends & Neighbors Day, SERVE L.A., Trojans Serve and Alternative Breaks.
\nAlternative Breaks
In March 1991, USC students and staff launched Alternative Breaks to engage in service learning and volunteerism in communities outside of Los Angeles. These service-learning trips help participants make tangible connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they will encounter once they have jobs and experiences outside the university. Geared to students’ interests, each project includes an introduction to the social, cultural and historical context of the specific community students will experience throughout the week. Opportunities for discussion and reflection help students gain new perspectives on social problems. Student participants pay a nominal fee to cover transportation, housing and meals for the week.
Friends & Neighbors Service Day
The Volunteer Center’s Friends & Neighbors Service Day program is one of the most popular USC volunteer events of the year. The initiative takes place on Saturdays throughout the school year and provides a great opportunity to meet fellow students as well as to get involved in the local community.
Multiple fitness centers include the Lyon Recreation Center and adjacent Uytengsu Aquatics Center as well as the USC Village Fitness Center. Other recreational sports facilities include two outdoor turf fields, an indoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball court, and tennis and racquetball courts.
\nThe USC Club Sports consists of more than 50 student-run organizations that compete in intercollegiate events for various sports and activities. Learn more about current clubs and how to join.
\nCurrent clubs include:
\nThe Intramural Sports program is one of the most popular undergraduate and graduate student activities at USC, with more than 9,600 participants. Intramural sports promote physical fitness and competition, social interaction and student involvement. Sign up as a team or individual. Groups and individuals are encouraged to participate regardless of skill level.
\nSports include:
\nCommunity Outreach
USC Recreational Sports is affiliated with several community outreach programs, all of which provide sports and educational opportunities for youngsters in our neighborhood. These include the:
Marshall internships are available in every corner of the world, giving you invaluable business expertise as well as cultural understanding that will take you far. Our programs span more than 30 countries.
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\n Global Leadership Program
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) is a groundbreaking program open by invitation only to the most academically talented students in each incoming freshmen class. GLP consists of a fall and spring course, BUAD 101 Freshman Leadership Seminar, including regular meetings for social activities and networking. The experience is capped off with a visit to places such as Shanghai or Beijing during spring break. During the trip, students meet with executives of some of the top companies in major cities as well as local and national government officials. GLP alumni have the opportunity to plan events and mentor younger students, as well as continue to travel abroad to learn about the global impact of business.
Learning about International Commerce
Marshall’s Learning about International Commerce (LINC) is the only U.S. program that focuses on exposing first-year business students to business practices outside the U.S. During the spring semester, students admitted to the program enroll in a two-unit course and spend nine days overseas. During the course, you learn about the culture, history and politics, as well as economic and business conditions, in the country you will visit. You also have the chance to meet with your counterparts from a local university and experience prominent cultural venues in their respective countries. Through LINC, students recently have traveled to such varied locations as Sydney, Istanbul and Taiwan.
International Experiential Corporate Environment Learning Program
Marshall created the International Experiential Corporate Environment Learning Program (ExCEL) to enable undergraduate students to observe global business practices, enhance their knowledge and understanding of international business, and develop an appreciation of cultural differences. ExCEL centers around a nearly 10-day trip to meet with foreign business leaders and governmental officials.
International Summer Internships
Winslow-Maxwell Summer Internship Program
This program partners with hundreds of companies in locations that have included Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Prague, Rome, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. Student participants choose the type of work that interests them — such as general business, marketing in entertainment, human resources, working in a startup — and then are paired with the opportunity that best fits student interests and professional goals and company needs.
Marshall International Summer Internship Program
The Marshall International Summer Internship Program (MISIP) provides selected sophomores, juniors and seniors with an in-depth international experience with major firms and foundations that are led by prominent Marshall alumni and friends in places such as Jakarta and Bangkok. Students who are selected for MISIP receive a stipend toward living expenses and will spend June and July gaining invaluable work and cultural experience outside of the U.S. MISIP interns are not required to enroll in a USC class during the program, nor does USC charge fees for participation.
Global Summer Internship Program
This program takes students to places such as Berlin, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, Prague or Singapore for eight to 10 weeks over the summer.
USC Global Fellows Internship Program
Through the Global Fellows Internship Program, USC undergraduates earn stipends to live and intern in Asia for nearly 10 weeks over the summer. Internships are typically in commercial, political and cultural centers such as Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei.
Global Brigades Summer Internship Program
Global Brigades Summer Internship Program strives to improve equality of life by igniting the largest student-led social responsibility movement on the planet. This is done by empowering volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under-resourced communities while fostering local cultures. The Global Brigades Internship is a competitive four-week program that takes students to such locations as Honduras, Panama or Ghana in July. The internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside program leads to perpetuate community development projects between brigades and conduct research initiatives to improve programming.
International Exchange Programs
International Exchange Programs enable you to immerse yourself in a different culture, develop a global perspective, form friendships with students from around the world and experience stimulating new surroundings. All instruction is in English, and participating students receive full credit toward the business degree. Participants may choose to spend one semester at one of more than 30 participating exchange institutions around the world.
USC offers students of all majors the opportunity to earn special honors and designations while pursuing their passions.
\nThematic Option Program
Thematic Option is the university’s general education honors program, open to up to 200 freshmen from all USC majors. This interdisciplinary core curriculum offers small classes with some of the university’s best undergraduate teachers and a handpicked group of writing instructors. The program has been cited by numerous college guides as one of the nation’s best undergraduate honors programs, and student evaluations echo that assessment. Admission is very selective and based on academic achievement.
USC’s undergraduate scholar programs salute excellence by recognizing students who surpass academic expectations. Interested students may apply for the respective scholars’ designations; recognized scholars receive a medallion to wear at graduation, have their designation noted on their final transcript and may be eligible for a $10,000 prize toward graduate study or other approved post-graduate endeavors. Seniors may earn more than one distinction but must meet the criteria for each application.
\nRenaissance and Discovery Scholars
Undergraduates who pursue a major and minor (or two majors) in widely separated fields of study and maintain a minimum GPA may be honored as USC Renaissance Scholars, while students who excel in the classroom and also produce exceptional scholarship or artistic works are encouraged to pursue the Discovery Scholar honor, which is offered within every major concentration at the university.
Global Scholars
The Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have exceled in their studies both at home and abroad. Every year, up to 10 Global Scholars receive a $10,000 prize to be applied toward graduate study. Students must have an overall USC GPA of 3.5 or higher to be considered for this distinction and must have participated in an international program administered by USC or an outside institution.
Applicants must have spent a minimum of 10 weeks abroad in one or more academic, work-experience or service-learning programs as part of their undergraduate experience. For international students, the overseas experience must be outside their home country, preferably in a different region of the world.
\nGlobal Scholars are expected to complete a capstone paper, project or research paper in which they reflect on their international experience. This project, for which each USC school has different criteria, is intended to validate the depth and quality of the student’s time abroad.
\nIn L.A., fresh ideas routinely turn into transformative business ventures, from large commercial enterprises to startups, and in every field from biotech to new media. Whatever your interests, you’ll find inspiration in this dynamic city.
\nOne of the most economically powerful cities in the world, Los Angeles County is home to 22 Fortune 500 companies, including Walt Disney and Amgen. California has 55 Fortune 500 companies. At Marshall, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with top executives from a host of business sectors — as guest speakers, as mentors, at career fairs and as part of your internships and volunteer work.
\nDiversity
\nA vibrant melting pot, Los Angeles County is also one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country. It also has among the largest number of foreign-born residents in the U.S. USC reflects the diversity of the greater Los Angeles area and has one of the largest international student bodies of any U.S. university. USC offers you the opportunity to learn and grow in a city that best resembles the world where you will eventually thrive as professionals.
\nWith Los Angeles’ fame as the world’s entertainment capital, it should come as no surprise that Southern California has more museums, theaters and music venues than any other U.S. city.
\nWhen you need a break from studying, you’ll enjoy countless ways to unwind and expand your cultural horizons. Whatever your interests, you’ll find it in Los Angeles.
\nIn Expo Park alone, right across the street from Marshall, explore the California Science Center (and the Space Shuttle Endeavor), the California African American Museum, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium (for major league soccer) and Expo Park, with its beautiful, seven-acre rose garden. In Expo Park, you can also grab a Metro train to Santa Monica for shopping, a beach day and/or a visit to the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
\nAs one of the world’s most diverse cities, Los Angeles is a haven for foodies and gives you plentiful opportunities to celebrate different cultures. Visit Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Little Ethiopia, Historic Filipinotown, Olvera Street — for authentic Mexican souvenirs and food — or numerous other enclaves.
\nThe USC Ticket Office sells discounted movie, theme park and other tickets to students.
\n \nEnjoy 292 days of sunshine a year in Los Angeles, with 15 beaches, four mountain ranges, and plentiful parks and trails to explore.
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\n The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The pioneering Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open in 2025 in Exposition Park, immediately south of the University Park Campus. Founded on the belief that visual storytelling can connect us and help shape a more just society, this education-focused museum will house the billion-dollar personal art collection of Founder and Chairman George Lucas, a USC alumnus. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times and media — including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations and the arts of filmmaking — the Lucas Museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community and move people to think about the impact of images on our world. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail and events. The museum is being developed as a civic gift from Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson.
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\n Even a cursory glance at the names of speakers hosted by USC reveals a rich tradition of leadership and excellence. This list is just a sample of the major figures from commerce, politics, media and other key fields — including a Nobel laureate — who have shared their hard-won wisdom with Marshall students.
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\n CEO and Founder, The Honest Company
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\n At Marshall, you’ll benefit from the world-class facilities of a renowned international research university — from our state-of-the art, dedicated hub for undergraduate business studies to outstanding libraries, recreational venues and dining options. Here are just a few of the amenities you will enjoy as a Marshall student.
\nJill and Frank Fertitta Hall
This five-story, 102,000-square-foot building is home base for Marshall undergraduates. It fosters a sense of community while featuring key services, sophisticated technology, plentiful nooks and crannies for relaxation or study, a dedicated undergrad business library and an Asian-inspired food court with a spacious outdoor courtyard.
Fertitta Hall also houses the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Experiential Learning Center as well as undergraduate admission, student services and student advising. The building’s two large lecture halls accommodate all undergraduates for presentations by guest speakers and business leaders hosted by the school. Students can reserve one of the building’s 50 breakout rooms for small-group collaboration or meetings. Smart classrooms are equipped with webcams and video playback capacity—and even skateboard racks.
\n7 Secrets of Fertitta Hall
\n \nUSC Village
At 15 acres, USC Village is the largest development in the history of South Los Angeles. In addition to student housing, it includes a wide range of restaurants and retailers. Here you’ll find cocktail and dining options ranging from Korean BBQ, burgers and authentic Italian cuisine to fresh Mexican food, sandwich shops and juice bars. There’s even a late-night cookie shop.
Major retailers include Amazon and Target, but you’ll also discover trendy boutiques and a bike shop. Available service providers are also extensive, including Trader Joe’s grocery, CVS Pharmacy, USC Roski Eye Institute, shoe and computer repair shops, hair and nail salons, banking, FedEx and a yoga studio. The Village Fitness Center also offers a spacious lobby including a TV wall with lounge seating.
\nVideo tour of USC Village
\n \nUSC Libraries
The USC Libraries actively support the discovery, creation and preservation of knowledge. The staff develops collections and services that bolster and encourage the academic endeavors of faculty, students and staff; build a community of critical consumers of information; and help develop engaged world citizens. USC maintains 22 libraries and information centers and the USC Digital Library.
Marshall features by two specialized libraries: the Gaughan & Tiberti Business Library in Fertitta Hall, which collects information on a broad range of business topics that support Marshall courses and research, and the Accounting Library, which is devoted to accounting and taxation materials.
\nOther campus libraries popular with Marshall students include the beautiful and historic Doheny Memorial Library and Leavey Library, with resources that include an Information Commons (computing facilities and collaborative workrooms), Multimedia Commons (equipment and software for graphics, audio and video projects), Learning Rooms and Video Conference Rooms. Leavey is open 24 hours a day during most weeks when classes are in session or exams are underway (except on Sundays, when the library is closed from midnight to 9 a.m.).
\nUSC Computing Centers
In addition to the technology services offered at USC Libraries, USC Computing Centers are available in convenient campus locations. You can even check out a laptop on loan. Learn more about USC Computing Centers.
USC Bookstore
The campus bookstore is adjacent to the Student Union. In addition to textbooks, the store carries school supplies, other essentials, art supplies, computers and tech accessories, sports equipment, home décor, greeting cards, gifts and plenty of USC-branded clothing and gear. Browse the selection or shop online at USC Bookstores.
Athletic Facilities
The Lyon Recreation Center provides a wide array of programming and services, various specialized fitness areas, indoor athletic courts, and cardio and strength equipment. Recreational opportunities include club sport teams, the Uytengsu Aquatics Center, a weight-training center, racquetball and squash courts, and a cardiovascular center equipped with stationary bicycles, stair climbers, rowing machines and cross-country ski machines. The Lyon Center also offers locker rentals on a semester basis, which include towel service as well as rental of recreational equipment. Certain athletic clubs and classes charge a nominal fee.
The USC Village Fitness Center offers three state-of-the-art fitness studios, a weight room featuring Hammer Strength benches and racks, and an extensive selection of ellipticals, bikes and treadmills.
\nDining Facilities
USC Hospitality provides a wide range of dining options at venues located throughout and near campus. You can select a meal plan for cost savings (even if you are not living in USC-owned-and-operated housing), or choose from a variety of locations using your USCard or a credit/debit card. Dining hours for USC facilities, which vary throughout the semester, are generally posted outside each location.
The choices are extensive — from fast dining, takeaway meals and grocery items to gastropubs and full-service restaurants with farm-to-table cuisine. Whatever you’re craving is probably steps away — or can be delivered to you. A variety of vegan and vegetarian options and Kosher and Halal food are also available, and you can receive support from a registered dietitian for any special dietary needs.
\nEngemann Student Health Center
The Engemann Student Health Center is designed to meet all student healthcare needs. With a full range of medical services in primary and specialty care, counseling services and health promotion and disease prevention, your healthcare is covered. Conveniently located on the University Park Campus near the Lyon Center, the Engemann Student Health Center serves those students who are registered for classes and who have paid the Student Health Fee.
The center strives to facilitate the completion of your academic career at USC by promoting healthy lifestyles and caring for your physical and psychological illnesses and concerns.
\nNumerous choices of residence halls, suites and apartments are available to freshmen and undergraduates at the university through USC Housing. In addition, the university provides a listing service for off-campus housing.
\nFreshman housing is designed to create communities where students live and study together, socialize over meals in our residential dining facilities and adjust to college life. Numerous programs and activities keep residents involved and help you make friends.
\nDownload the USC Housing “Living at USC for Freshmen” brochure and check out the interactive map to explore your USC Housing options.
\nIt’s important to apply early as housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the application process.
\nFreshmen Residence Halls
\nFreshmen Suites
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Undergraduate Apartments
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\n Special-Interest Housing Communities
USC’s special-interest housing communities bring students and faculty together to share living and learning experiences. They feature activities and programs, both formal and informal, that enhance and expand your university life. Check out your options for special-interest communities and, if one or more seems right for you, be sure to indicate those communities on your housing application. Certain programs, such as Deans’ Halls, have specific eligibility requirements. Programs can fill quickly, so apply early and list the community you would like as your first choice on your housing application.
All first-year commuter students are invited to join one of the freshmen residential colleges, which will help you form strong connections by participating in events organized by the resident assistants and faculty in residence. You’ll have the opportunity to become an integral member of the community through interactions with peers outside of the classroom setting. Commuter students should contact resed@usc.edu for more information.
Gender-Inclusive Housing
In USC’s gender-inclusive apartments, students can live with roommates regardless of gender identity or biological sex. Traditional housing options that match roommates based on biological sex can prove unsafe and unwelcoming, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. The gender-inclusive housing option allows students to live in a safe and supportive environment. Gender-inclusive housing spaces are located in Cardinal Gardens and Century.
If you are interested in living in Gender-Inclusive Housing, indicate this in the Special Interest section of the online application.
\nAs a resident of USC’s special interest housing, you can experience University life with students and faculty who share your special interests, academic achievements or cultural background. Special interest communities feature organized and informal activities and programs.
\nIf one or more of these special interest communities seem right for you, please be sure to indicate those communities on the Housing Application. Certain programs, such as Deans’ Halls, have specific eligibility requirements. Programs can fill quickly, so apply early.
\nApplicants to the Arts & Humanities College or International Residential College should list the community you would like as your first choice on your USC Housing Application.
\nA community geared toward students with majors and career goals related to Business Administration as well as non-business majors who want to explore business applications in their respective fields, Business Floor: North Residential College offers on-site course-scheduling assistance from Marshall advisors, who visit the floor each semester. The Office of Student Services staff also sponsors special activities involving the Los Angeles business community, and faculty and senior administrators often attend weekly Business Floor dinners.
\nResidents report that it is easier to work on group assignments in business classes with people who are already their neighbors. Another academic advantage of the Business Floor is the individual and group study rooms, renovations that demonstrate USC Marshall’s commitment to helping students succeed.
\nThese floors are dedicated to architecture, music and the visual arts. They connect students with the cultural offerings of greater Los Angeles as well as the arts and humanities community at USC.
\nFor students who have an interest in cinema or hope for a career in the industry, the walls of this hallway are decorated with a mural, designed and painted by students, depicting cinema history. Faculty and alumni of the USC School of Cinema Arts are invited to weekly dinners, programs and other activities, including trips to Hollywood and film studios. The floor also sponsors an Ed Wood Film Competition, in which individuals and teams from the entire USC student body are given 24 hours to produce a 10-minute film on a designated topic.
\nHome to more USC campus senators, student government officers, members of honor societies, club leaders, Resident Advisors and award recipients than any other residence hall, this space is reserved for Trustee/Presidential scholars only. Activities include Deans’ Halls Forum, a welcome reception and special dinners.
\nThe International Residential College is geared toward students interested in intellectual and social exchanges with faculty and students from all over the world, and offers a regular program of guest speakers, social and cultural events and the opportunity to practice language skills.
\nThese floors promote cultural awareness, community involvement and academic success by facilitating a smooth transition to University life and creating an unforgettable first-year experience for residents from all around the world. The space is open to all students who have an interest in the Latino culture and those who want to experience their first year at USC in a supportive and close-knit multicultural community. For more information, visit: usc.edu/student-affairs/elcentro.
\nIf you want to live on the Latino Floors, an online application is required. To apply, or for additional information, contact El Centro Chicano at (213) 740-1480 or visit USC El Centro Chicano.
\n\n \nProviding a venue for the exploration of the Muslim culture and way of life, this floor is designated as substance-free, with individual kitchens that allow residents to prepare halal food and share Islamic holidays with friends. Through social activities held with USC Muslim organizations, students can learn how Islam relates to other faiths. For more information, contact the USC office of Religious Life.
\n\n \nDesigned to be a tranquil haven for undergraduate men and women, this space’s residents create a supportive environment designed to help each other focus on academic goals.
\nThis floor provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) students and their allies with the opportunity to create a safe and affirming living environment through educational, academic and social programming, in cooperation with the LGBT Resource Center and Student Services’ Residential Education staff. Programs include LGBTQ+ and ally mentoring, social justice initiatives, career and academic support and networking with local Los Angeles resources. For more information, visit the USC LGBT Resource Center online.
\n\n \nGiving students the opportunity to live with Jewish students, explore Jewish culture and connect with the Jewish community, this floor provides individual kitchens in the apartments that make it easier for students who keep kosher to do so. Rabbi Jonathan Klein, director of the USC Hillel Jewish Center, serves as a faculty/staff mentor and brings activities and programs to the floor. For more information, contact the USC office of Religious Life
\n\n \nNamed after John and Vada Somerville, the first two African-American graduates of the USC Dental School, this living space was established to foster understanding of and respect for the African-American culture while developing a sense of family and community. The environment nurtures academic success, leadership, self-direction and personal growth, and its residents strive to achieve spirituality, respect, retention, successful transitions and an understanding and display of positive social values. For more information on Somerville Place and its co-sponsoring office, the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, visit: usc.edu/student-affairs/black_cultural_center.
\nProspective Somerville Place residents must complete a supplemental application. Contact the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs at (213) 740-8257, send an email or visit us online.
\n\n \nHere, students are committed to healthy habits and avoid tobacco products, alcohol and other drugs—not just on the floor but also in their daily lives. The floor sponsors activities geared to a substance-free lifestyle, while residents participate in Health Center programs and community service projects, and serve as role models for at-risk youth.
\nUSC offers myriad resources to assist students in navigating the University Park Campus and the Greater Los Angeles area efficiently and safely, in addition to facilitating more extended excursions for students, both at home and abroad.
\nThe university’s new Traveler dashboard helps you compare and create customized journey plans, whether you’re using USC buses, carpool and rideshare, or public transportation. The platform saves you time and money as well as helping you go green!
\nHere are a few of the transportation options available to you at Marshall.
\nUSC Buses
USC Transportation includes an extensive network of free buses throughout the year, with multiple routes connecting the University Park Campus, North University Park neighborhood, USC Parking Center and farther-flung USC locations — such as the Health Sciences Campus, Marina Del Rey offices and Keck USC of Alhambra — as well as Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles.
To request an escort, use the usc.ridecell.com web-request interface, download and use the free Campus Cruiser app or call (213) 740-4911 when you are ready to leave. An escort will arrive in approximately 15 minutes. The service runs from 6 p.m. to midnight every day except university holidays. Summer hours vary slightly.
\nUSC Lyft Rides Program
As the university population has grown, so has the reliance on ride share. We partner with Lyft to offer free Lyft rides to students within the free-ride zone. Learn more about the USC Lyft Ride Program and how to use it.
Personal Bicycle
Many USC students find bicycling to and from campus both convenient and economical. University policy requires the formal registration of all bicycles ridden or parked on campus. Bicycles should be registered with the USC Department of Safety; registration is free of charge and can assist you with the recovery of lost or impounded bicycles. For more information, visit our Department of Public Safety page. You may also register scooters and skateboards.
Carpool
Students can use USC’s carpool program to share rides and expenses. You’ll save money on gasoline, parking, vehicle maintenance and insurance while helping eliminate traffic congestion and pollution. You can even get to campus faster by using carpool lanes on L.A.’s freeways. Learn more about USC’s carpool program.
Metro
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) operates buses and rail lines throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, including several stops near USC. Metro bus schedules are available at the Office of Transportation Services in Parking Structure A and in Topping Student Center. Students can apply for a discount Metro pass at Topping Student Center. For more information, call 1-800-COMMUTE (1-800-266- 6883) or visit the Metro website.
The Expo line runs from Downtown L.A.’s 7th street/Metro Center to Santa Monica. Four stations along the way serve USC students, faculty and staff: 23rd Street; Jefferson Boulevard/USC (near Galen Center); Expo Park/USC; and Exposition Boulevard.
\nDASH
Operated by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), DASH is another bus option for Downtown Los Angeles. DASH shuttles stop along Figueroa Street and Exposition Boulevard next to the USC campus. Maps and schedules are available at Topping Student Center. For schedules and more information, call (213) 808-2273 or visit the LADOT website.
Big Blue Bus
The Big Blue Bus services the westside of Los Angeles and is operated by the City of Santa Monica. For maps and schedules, call (310) 451-5444 or visit the Big Blue Bus website.
Amtrak
For long-distance train travel between cities in California or to other states, board Amtrak at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. The USC shuttle between the University Park Campus and Health Sciences Campus makes regular stops at Union Station. For ticket information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit the Amtrak website.
Airport Shuttle
The USC Department of Public Safety offers airport shuttle reservations from campus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Learn about additional airport transportation options from the Office of International Students.
Car Rentals
USC has partnered with Zipcar to bring on-demand car sharing and 24/7 access to vehicles parked right on campus. Once you join the service (with a USC discount), simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive. Discounted hourly and daily rates include gas and insurance. You need to be 18+ to join. USC also has partnered with Enterprise Car Rentals, which has a nearby office and will pick you up on campus to take you to your rental vehicle.
Following is a guide to a few of the lingering questions you may have and final steps to take to enroll at Marshall.
\nStill Undecided?
\nExplore the degree of difference USC Marshall offers or contact Marshall undergraduate admissions or call us at (213) 740-8885 with any remaining questions you have or information you need.
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Advanced Placement Exam Scores
If you are taking advanced placement examinations this spring, be sure to list USC as your college choice so that your scores will be sent to the University Admissions Office. To submit previous AP exam results, contact College Board to have your scores delivered directly to USC. USC’s CEEB code is 4852.
Students receive four USC units for most AP exams passed with a minimum score of 4. A maximum of 32 units can be awarded for AP exams.
\nFor advising purposes, bring copies of your AP scores to Orientation.
\nInternational Baccalaureate Diplomas
USC awards a maximum of 24 credits for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. For each IB Higher Level exam with a score of 5, 6, or 7, USC awards 6 semester units, up to a maximum of 4 subject exams. Alternatively, USC awards 20 semester units for students who earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score of 30 or above.
A-Level Exam Credit
USC awards 8 elective semester units for A-level exams earning scores of A*, A or B.
Students may receive General Education (GE) or USC Marshall prerequisite subject credit. The USC Articulation Office determines whether courses transfer for degree credit, fulfill any GE or diversity categories or receive USC course equivalencies.
Learn more about AP, IB and A-Level exam credits.
\nEnrollment Commitment Deposit
Admitted freshmen must submit the Enrollment Commitment Deposit by May 1 to reserve a place in the fall class. The deposit must be received and processed before you can register for Orientation.
Housing and Meal Plan Application
Admitted students should submit a Housing Application as early as possible because they are processed in the order received. Learn more about the process of choosing your housing options. You can submit your Housing Application before the Enrollment Commitment Deposit. You have numerous options for meal plans as well.
Final Transcript
Submit a final transcript after completing your last semester.
USC’s Orientation Programs team helps ensure a smooth transition and warm welcome to the USC community for all new students. We believe Orientation is a process, not just an event, so we host programs and activities throughout the academic year to facilitate your transition to life as a Trojan.
\nSCampus
This guidebook for USC students contains a wealth of important information about the many services, facilities, special programs and other resources available to you on campus. It also outlines official policies, procedures, and rights and responsibilities that govern the USC community. You will receive a copy of SCampus during orientation.
Catalogue
The USC Catalogue in effect for the semester of your admission is the authoritative reference for ensuring you meet all Marshall and university requirements for graduation. Degree requirements listed in the USC Catalogue supersede information in any other university or school publication.
OASIS
This powerful online student-information tool lets you check your completed course list, grades, enrollment status, payment status (including balance due and specific charges) and change your address for all USC departments.
Use your USC ID number and six-digit birth date (“mmddyy” format).
\nSchedule of Classes
USC’s Schedule of Classes provides semester-specific registration instructions, tuition and fees, course listings and more.
https://classes.usc.edu
Student Organizations
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Volunteer Center
\n https://campusactivities.usc.edu/programs/volunteer/\n
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