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    MBA Program for Professionals and Managers

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    Los Angeles, USMBAIn-person33 months
    STEM-OPT
    $160,146.00
    Tuition
    over 33mo
    208
    Cohort
    students
    63
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California is a 63-credit, 33-month, in-person MBA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $160,146 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Part-time MBA program for fully employed professionals offering core business courses followed by flexible electives, including PM.GLOBE with an international trip for global business exposure. Students complete the degree in 33 months or adjust pace between 2-5 years.

    Focus: coursework
    13 (tie) (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $25,000.00
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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 MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California is $160,146 across 63 required credits.
    Is MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California take to complete?
    MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California is structured around 33 months and 63 credits.
    Is MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MBA Program for Professionals and Managers 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 MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California cohort?
    MBA Program for Professionals and Managers at University of Southern California typically enrolls around 208 students per cohort.