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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time

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    Los Angeles, USMBAIn-person2 years
    $159,523.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    176
    Cohort
    students
    63
    Credits

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California is a 63-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $159,523.

    About the program

    Two-year program with core courses in business fundamentals, leadership, and strategy, followed by electives for specialization. Emphasizes experiential learning, global perspective through PRIME, and career development.

    Focus: coursework
    34 (QS) | 18 (US News)

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No, there is no minimum GMAT/GRE score required.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No, there is no minimum GMAT/GRE score required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For Master’s degree programs: 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (exams prior to Jan 21 2026); 4.5 or above, with 4 or above in each section (exams on/after Jan 21 2026). International applicants only: TOEFL or IELTS exam scores are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Please refer to the USC English Language Proficiency policy.
    IELTS
    required
    Min For Master’s degree programs: 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band. International applicants only: TOEFL or IELTS exam scores are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Please refer to the USC English Language Proficiency policy.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $144,442.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California is $159,523 across 63 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 63 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California reports an acceptance rate of approximately 31%.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 176 students per cohort.