Marshall School of Business
Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
Executive MBA Program
The Executive MBA program is structured for mid-career to upper-career professionals who are fully employed. Rather than a program of traditional course disciplines (e.g., accounting, marketing, finance) the EMBA program offers a more thematic approach — integrating the material and often delivering it with faculty from different disciplines teaching in a team format. Core faculty include the school’s most senior, experienced members as well as nationally renowned academic and business specialists. This program is delivered on Fridays and Saturdays (full days) for a two-year period at either the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles or in San Diego. As with the other USC Marshall MBA programs, an extensive international trip is integrated into the program.
Application
Application to the EMBA program does not require GMAT or GRE scores. In addition to the other general admission requirements, applicants should have 10 years of work experience that includes substantial managerial responsibilities. The Executive MBA Admissions office may be contacted at (213) 740-7846; Fax (213) 749-8520; or email: uscemba@marshall.usc.edu. Apply online at marshall.usc.edu/admissions/applyonline.
Program Structure
This program uses a non-traditional interdisciplinary approach to executive and managerial education though “themes” that integrate various functional areas and address classic, yet dynamic, business issues.
The program begins with a six-day domestic residential session. Thereafter, the 21-month MBA program meets Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year with a short summer break. An eight-day international trip is scheduled during the first theme of the program’s second year.
| Year 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme I | ||
| GSBA 560 | The Perspective of Top Management | 2 |
| Theme II | ||
| GSBA 561 | Evaluating Market Performance | 9 |
| Theme III | ||
| GSBA 562 or GSBA 562ab |
Management of Operations | 11 |
| Theme IV | ||
| GSBA 563 or GSBA 563ab |
Technology and Information Systems Management | 6 |
| Theme V | ||
| GSBA 564 | Functional Strategies and Implementation | 2 |
| Year 2 | units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme VI | ||
| GSBA 570 | The Role of the Senior Executive | 2 |
| Theme VII | ||
| GSBA 571 | Environmental Analysis: Establishing Competitive Advantage | 9 |
| Theme VIII | ||
| GSBA 572 or GSBA 572ab |
Strategic Planning for Growth | 11 |
| Theme IX | ||
| GSBA 573 or GSBA 573ab |
Managing Strategic Change and Implementation | 6 |
| Theme X | ||
| GSBA 574 | The Executive of the Future | 2 |
| Total units required for degree: 60 | ||