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Master's Degree Programs

International M.B.A. Program (IBEAR M.B.A.)

The IBEAR M.B.A. program is an accelerated global M.B.A. for experienced managers and professionals. The curriculum contains inter- nationalized core courses in its first three terms and selected international business electives thereafter. It concludes with a challenging consulting project in terms four and five.

Application

In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants should have a minimum of six years work and/or graduate study experience. Current participants average 11 years of experience and are 34 years of age. 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 full-time program begins in early August and ends in mid July each year. It begins with a three-week transition program to assist international and domestic participants in adjusting to life in the U.S.

August SessionUnits
GSBA 523Communication for Management3

Term 1 — FALLUnits
GSBA 510Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting3
GSBA 511Managerial Economics3
GSBA 524Data and Decision Models3
GSBA 529Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage3
12

Term 2 — FALLUnits
GSBA 518Accounting Control Systems3
GSBA 528Marketing Management3
GSBA 548Corporate Finance3
GSBA 549The Firm in the National and International Economy3
12

Term 3 — SPRINGUnits
GSBA 534Operations Management3
GSBA 543Managerial Perspectives3
IBEAR designated international business electives6
12

Term 4 — SPRINGUnits
GSBA 584aInternational Business Consulting Project3
IBEAR designated international business electives6
9

Term 5 — SUMMERUnits
GSBA 584bInternational Business Consulting Project2
IBEAR designated international business electives6
8

Total units required for degree: 56