Master's Degree Programs
International M.B.A. Program (IBEAR M.B.A.)
The International Business Education and Research (IBEAR) M.B.A. program is an intensive 12-month program with a strong international orientation. The curriculum contains an extensive breadth of course offerings and an in-depth international consulting project.
Application
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants should have a minimum of five years work experience. Scholarships are available to domestic and international students.
For more information, contact the IBEAR M.B.A. Program in Davidson Conference Center 115; (213) 740-7140; Fax (213) 740-7559; or ibearmba@marshall.usc.edu; www.marshall.usc.edu. Apply online at www.marshall.usc.edu/admissions/applyonline.
Program Structure
This intensive one-year full-time program begins in mid-August and ends in mid July each year. A week-long orientation program is offered prior to the beginning of classes to assist international students in adjusting to life in the U.S.
| August Session | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 523 | Communication for Management | 3 |
| Term 1 — FALL | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 510 | Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| GSBA 511 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| GSBA 524 | Data and Decision Models | 3 |
| GSBA 529 | Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage | 3 |
| | 12 |
| Term 2 — FALL | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 518 | Accounting Control Systems | 3 |
| GSBA 528 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| GSBA 548 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| GSBA 549 | The Firm in the National and International Economy | 3 |
| | 12 |
| Term 3 — SPRING | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 534 | Operations Management | 3 |
| GSBA 543 | Managerial Perspectives | 3 |
| IBEAR electives | 6 |
| | 12 |
| Term 4 — SPRING | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 584a | International Business Consulting Project | 3 |
| IBEAR electives | 6 |
| | 9 |
| Term 5 — SUMMER | Units |
|---|
| GSBA 584b | International Business Consulting Project | 2 |
| IBEAR electives | 6 |
| | 8 |
Total units required for degree: 56
PDF reflects print