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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online

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    Los Angeles, USMBAOnline2 years
    $82,519.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    101
    Cohort
    students
    51
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California is a 51-credit, 2-year, online MBA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $82,519.

    About the program

    The program provides a lock-step curriculum organized into six themes covering essential business areas including accounting, finance, data sciences, marketing management, operations, and entrepreneurship. It uses a flipped classroom approach with asynchronous content and weekly synchronous online class sessions.

    Focus: coursework
    #6 US News & World Report 2026 Best Online MBA

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 15, 2026
    Round 1 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    GMAT
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For exams taken prior to January 21, 2026: 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (Master’s degree programs)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band (Master’s degree programs)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California is $82,519 across 51 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 51 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California reports an acceptance rate of approximately 47%.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Online at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 101 students per cohort.