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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 internationalized 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; (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 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	Managerial Statistics	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 designated international business electives		6
		12

Term 4 — SPRING		Units
GSBA 584a	International Business Consulting Project	3
IBEAR designated international business electives		6
		9

Term 5 — SUMMER		Units
GSBA 584b	International Business Consulting Project	2
IBEAR designated international business electives		6
		8

Total units required for degree: 56

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