Marshall School of Business
Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
International MBA Program (IBEAR MBA)
The IBEAR MBA program is an accelerated global MBA 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 MBA Program; (213) 740-7140; Fax (213) 740-7559; or ibearmba@marshall.usc.edu; marshall.usc.edu. Apply online at 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 | Microeconomics for Management | 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 |