International MBA Program

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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.

A core of essential courses is designed to build the foundation of skills required of all leading executives, develop collaborative talent, cultivate innovation, build analytical skills, and expand the student’s vision and ethical framework with a global perspective. An individualized program of electives allows students to acquire knowledge and skills in their preferred disciplines.

Application

In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants should have a minimum of six years of 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, visit marshall.usc.edu/ibear or contact the IBEAR MBA Program: phone (213) 740-7140 or email ibearmba@marshall.usc.edu.

Program Structure

This intensive full-time program begins in late June and ends in late June each year. It begins with a three-week transition program to assist international and domestic participants in adjusting to graduate school and life in Los Angeles.

Required Courses

GSBA 510 Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting Units: 1.5, 2, 3
GSBA 511 Microeconomics for Management Units: 1.5, 3
GSBA 523 Communication for Management Units: 2, 3
GSBA 524 Data Science for Business Units: 2, 3
GSBA 528 Marketing Management Units: 3
GSBA 529 Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage Units: 3
GSBA 534 Operations Management Units: 2, 3
GSBA 543 Managerial Perspectives Units: 3
GSBA 548 Corporate Finance Units: 2, 3
GSBA 549 The Firm in the National and International Economy Units: 3
GSBA 583 The Global Context of Business (IELP) Units: 2
GSBA 584 International Business Consulting Project Units: 3
or
GSBA 584a International Business Consulting Project Units: 2 and
GSBA 584b International Business Consulting Project Units: 1
GSBA 595 Internship in Business Units: 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2
(maximum 1.5 units applicable to this degree)

Electives

Complete a selection of graduate business elective courses (500-level ACCT, BAEP, BUCO, DSO, FBE, GSBA, MKT, MOR or RISK courses) sufficient to bring the total units completed to at least 56.

Total units required for degree: 56

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