Master of Business Administration, page 2
Graduate School of Business Administration

Evening Program

The evening M.B.A. program is patterned after the successful full-time M.B.A. program. The evening program has a specific sequence of classes for the first two years. Classes are offered in the evenings and on some Saturdays. Students must take six to nine units each fall, spring and summer for the first two years of the program.

The evening program offers the following advantages: (1) the predetermined schedule of classes shortens the time to complete the program to three-and-one-half years; (2) a cohesive group of fellow evening students proceeds through the two years of the program together; (3) special academic and social activities enhance the richness of the M.B.A. experience; and (4) interaction between faculty and students is enhanced in this format.

The evening program is also offered at the Orange County Center, located at 2361 Campus Drive in Irvine. Some Saturday sessions may be required. Elective courses need to be taken at the University Park Campus in Los Angeles.

The application deadline for spring 1996 is October 1, 1995, and the deadline for fall 1996 is June 1, 1996. For more information contact the GSBA Admissions Office at (213) 740-7846.

Credits and Schedule for Evening M.B.A. Students As for the full-time program, a total of 63 units is required. The typical evening student's schedule is as follows:

Term 1Units
GSBA 510 Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting 3
GSBA 523Communication for Management 3
GSBA 543 Managerial Perspectives 3
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9

Term 2Units
GSBA 518 Accounting Control Systems 3
GSBA 524 Applied Managerial Statistics 3
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6

Term 3Units
GSBA 511Managerial Economics 3
GSBA 528Marketing Management 3
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6

Term 4Units
GSBA 548 Corporate Finance 3
GSBA 549 The Firm in the National and International Economy 3
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6

Term 5Units
GSBA 534 Operations Management 3
GSBA 550Information Management 3
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6

Term 6Units
GSBA 513 Business and its Non-market Environment 3
GSBA 529 Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage 3
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6

Term 7Units
Electives6

Term 8Units
Electives6

Term 9Units
Electives6

Term 10Units
Electives6

Note: USC reserves the right to change, add or delete its course offerings and programs without notice.

Computer Proficiency Requirement

Students in the M.B.A. program must demonstrate computer proficiency in GSBA required courses or business electives. The computer applications include word processing, data base management, electronic spreadsheet and business graphics programs.

The Learning Services Center may be contacted for information about computer preparation or tutoring. The center is located in Hoffman Hall 300.

Calculus Prerequisite

Knowledge of fundamental calculus is a prerequisite to some courses offered by the Graduate School of Business Administration. Students are required to take a calculus course prior to enrolling in the Master of Business Administration program.

Course Work at Another Institution

Once matriculated into a Graduate School of Business (GSBA) program, a student must receive prior permission by petition from the GSBA Academic Services Office to take course work (a maximum of six units) at another institution. Only course work from an AACSB accredited business school can be accepted. A grade of B or better must be obtained.

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Produced by the USC Division of Student Affairs, Office of University Publications, May 1, 1995
Lydia Shabestari
lydia@stuaff.usc.edu