USC Bovard College

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Graduates of the Master of Science in Human Resource Management program at USC Bovard College gather together before the Commencement Ceremony.
Photo by Stella Kalinina.

USC Bovard College graduate programs are designed to provide professionals with specialized knowledge and skills to advance their careers in a student-centered and supportive learning environment. Our graduate programs include an MS in Criminal Justice, an MS in Emergency Management, an MS in Hospitality and Tourism, an MS in Human Resource Management, an MS in Project Management, and a Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS), which were designed by some of the most influential minds in their respective professions.

Founded in 2015, the USC Bovard College is proudly named after Emma Bovard, one of the first students to enroll at USC in 1880 and an early advocate for equal access to quality educational opportunities. In addition to providing rigorous graduate programs for professionals in flexible, convenient formats, USC Bovard College supports individuals during key academic and career transitions through programs such as USC Summer Programs and USC Bovard Scholars.

USC Bovard College

1150 S. Olive Street, SCT-300
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 821-3000
info@bovardcollege.usc.edu

Administration

Anthony Bailey, Dean

John Keim, Chief Academic Officer

Gregory Vigil, Chief Operating Officer

Shamir Patel, Director of Admissions

Faculty

To see our MS in Criminal Justice faculty, click here.
To see our MS in Emergency Management faculty, click here.
To see our MS in Hospitality and Tourism faculty, click here.
To see our MS in Human Resource Management faculty, click here.
To see our MS in Project Management faculty, click here.
To see our Master of Management in Library and Information Science faculty, click here.

Master’s Programs

Admissions Overview

USC Bovard College completes a comprehensive review of all applications. We do not use a formula. Successful applicants will have demonstrated academic and professional success.

Applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent.
• For international applicants, a valid score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Application Materials

Complete and submit your Graduate Admissions Application online. Within the application, you will need to provide the following application materials:

• Résumé: Up-to-date professional résumé or curriculum vitae
• Letters of Recommendation: 2-3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose: 1-2 page essay addressing why you are pursuing this degree, how this program will help you in your career, and why the program at USC is a good fit for you
• Transcripts: Open, scan and upload official transcripts from each undergraduate institution you have attended directly to the application portal. Additional information on transcript submission can be found at bovardcollege.usc.edu/submitting-transcripts-what-you-need-to-know/.

Submit your application with a $90 application fee. Fee waiver eligibility information is located at gradadm.usc.edu/lightboxes/us-students-fee-waivers/.

Programs

• Criminal Justice (MS)
• Emergency Management (MS)
• Hospitality and Tourism (MS)
• Human Resource Management (MS)
• Library and Information Science (MMLIS)
• Project Management (MS)

Courses

• CJ 500 Criminology
• CJ 505 Analysis of Criminal Justice Systems
• CJ 510 Criminal Justice Leadership
• CJ 515 Applied Research Methods for Criminal Justice
• CJ 520 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
• CJ 525 Ethical Decision-Making in Criminal Justice
• CJ 530 Organizational Change in Criminal Justice
• CJ 535 Youthful Offenders
• CJ 540 Criminal Justice Policy and Program Development
• CJ 545 Criminal Investigations
• CJ 550 Corrections and Community Supervision
• CJ 555 Making a Difference in Criminal Justice

• EM 500 Principles of Emergency Management
• EM 505 Emergency Management Policies and Regulations
• EM 510 Social and Cultural Competency in Emergency Management
• EM 515 Emergency Management Administration
• EM 520 Critical Decision-Making in Emergency Management
• EM 525 Emergency Management and Disaster Planning
• EM 530 Operational Coordination in Emergency Management
• EM 535 Critical Infrastructure in Emergency Management
• EM 540 Emergency Management Communication
• EM 545 Driving Successful Outcomes in Emergency Management
• EM 550 Equity and Resilience in Emergency Management
• EM 555 Emergency Management Capstone

• HRM 500 Human Resource Strategy
• HRM 505 Organizational Culture and Employee Outcomes
• HRM 510 Leadership in Human Resources
• HRM 515 Organization Design
• HRM 520 Talent Management
• HRM 525 Total Rewards
• HRM 530 Learning and Development
• HRM 535 Employee Relations
• HRM 540 Human Resources Analytics
• HRM 545 Management of Diverse and Global Human Resources
• HRM 550 Change Management and Organization Development
• HRM 555 Anticipating the Future of Human Resources

• HT 500 Global Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 505 Managing Service Quality in Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 510 Marketing Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 515 Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 520 Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 525 Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 530 Strategic Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 535 Applied Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism
• HT 540 Hospitality and Tourism Data Analytics
• HT 545 Tourism Development
• HT 550 Hospitality and Tourism Events
• HT 555 Hospitality and Tourism Capstone

• LIM 500 Foundations of Library and Information Science
• LIM 502 User-Centered Collection Development
• LIM 503 Information Organization and Description for User Engagement
• LIM 504 Social Science Research Methods in Library and Information Science
• LIM 509 Information Sources and Services
• LIM 511 Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals
• LIM 519 Leading Values-Driven Information Organizations
• LIM 522 Metadata and Taxonomies
• LIM 529 User Services and Community Engagement in Libraries
• LIM 534 Library Fundraising and Development
• LIM 535 Library Information Sources and Services
• LIM 536 Library Project Management
• LIM 537 Legal, Ethical and Strategic Fundamentals for Library Managers
• LIM 539 Project Management in Information Organizations
• LIM 541 Archives and Digital Curation
• LIM 549 Justice, Equity and Ethics in Information Organizations
• LIM 550 Information Behaviors, Ethics and Policy
• LIM 552 Strategic Information and Competitive Analysis
• LIM 562 Transformative Technologies in Library and Information Science
• LIM 563 Partnerships and Collaborations in Libraries
• LIM 590 Directed Research
• LIM 591 Research and Professional Applications
• LIM 593 Independent Research in Library and Information Management
• LIM 595 Internship in Library and Information Management
• LIM 598 Capstone in Library and Information Management
• LIM 599 Special Topics in Library and Information Management

• PJMT 500 Principles of Project Management
• PJMT 505 Requirements Elicitation and Business Analysis
• PJMT 510 Schedule Management
• PJMT 515 Cost Estimation and Forecasting
• PJMT 520 Risk Management
• PJMT 525 Agile Project Management Methodologies
• PJMT 530 Quality and Process Improvement
• PJMT 535 Specialized Project Management
• PJMT 540 Organizational Change Management and Business Relationships
• PJMT 545 Program Management
• PJMT 550 Portfolio Management
• PJMT 555 Project Management Capstone

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