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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR)

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    Los Angeles, USMBAIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $140,856.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    56
    Cohort
    students
    56
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California is a 56-credit, 1-year, in-person MBA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $140,856 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Accelerated one-year full-time MBA program for mid-career professionals with international focus, featuring internationalized core courses, international business electives, and a capstone international business consulting project.

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    Deadlines

    Round 3
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum GMAT/GRE score required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum GMAT/GRE score required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Master’s degree programs: 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (prior to Jan 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Master’s degree programs: 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    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) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California is $140,856 across 56 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California is structured around 1 year and 56 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International (IBEAR) at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 56 students per cohort.