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    Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA)

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    Los Angeles, USMba/maIn-person2 years
    $182,808.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    72
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California is a 72-credit, 2-year, in-person Mba/ma program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $182,808.

    About the program

    Joint degree combining graduate business education with training in the cultures and societies of East Asia. Requires 48 units in Marshall School of Business and 24 units in East Asian Area Studies, including options for thesis or comprehensive exam.

    Focus: both
    #22 US News 2026 Full-Time MBA
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required for admission to the dual degree program, but may be submitted in lieu of GMAT scores.
    GMAT
    required
    Min No minimum GMAT/GRE score required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimums for consideration: TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) (EAAS MA); USC Master's: 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (prior to 2026 update). No program-specific minimum published for dual degree.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimums for consideration: IELTS score of 7 (EAAS MA); USC Master's: 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,160.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California is $182,808 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (A=4.0)
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California?
    Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in East Asian Area Studies (MBA/MA) at University of Southern California reports an acceptance rate of approximately 31%.