Customize Your Future
Personalize your Marshall degree using our interactive curriculum game. Build your sample course schedule year by year. Try out all the options that appeal to you — from emphases and minors to joint degrees and internships. You have some 16K possibilities!
Learn about Marshall’s joint degrees:
AI for Business, Business of Cinematic Arts, Business Administration + Accounting and Real Estate Finance + Development.
BS Artificial Intelligence for Business (BUAI)
Business of Cinematic Arts
Business Administration + Accounting
BS Real Estate Finance + Development (REFD)
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Great Minds
The Marshall faculty ranks fifth globally in research productivity, and 24 of our professors have been awarded a Nobel Prize, MacArthur Genius Grant or National Medal. They’re all eager to pass on their knowledge and insights to students, in the classroom and as mentors. Check out what some of these world-class thought leaders have to say in our Marshall Minds video series.
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Real-World Experiences
Experiential learning is a cornerstone of a USC Marshall education. Our Experiential Learning Center is the country’s first such program for undergraduate business students. Real-world projects will prepare you as a leader and valuable team member — no matter what industry you pursue. And Marshall offers a range of unique opportunities for hands-on learning, in such exciting areas as risk management or student-advised investment funds.
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Compelling Courses
Explore just a few of Marshall’s horizon- and career-expanding classes:
Business of Sports
AI: Seed for Change or Existential Threat?
Human-Centric Problem-Solving
Discover the Marshall advantage by choosing any of the circles below
#2
Marshall ranks No. 2 in Poets&Quants list of undergraduate business programs.
4-3-3
Our unique World Bachelor of Business is the only four-year, three-continent, three-degree program on earth.
1st Entrepreneurship Program
Marshall is home to the nation’s first integrated entrepreneurship program.
1k Student Organizations
Student organizations include the Marshall Entertainment Association, which takes advantage of our home in the world’s entertainment capital.
$1b+ Advanced Computing
USC’s investment in the pioneering Frontiers of Computing initiative.
#1 Film School
Earn a Business of Cinematic Arts joint degree, offered in collaboration with the No. 1 film school.
1920 Founded
Founded in 1920, Marshall helped establish L.A. as a major global center for everything from aerospace and entertainment to manufacturing and transportation.
91% of Students Intern
91% of students intern at least once before graduating. 34% hold 3 or more internships.
95k Marshall Alumn
Marshall alumni body is a significant percentage of USC’s legendary, 485,000-member Trojan Family, giving you an unrivaled global network.
90% International Programs
Some 90% of Marshall freshmen participate in at least one international program.
97% Graduates Employed
97% of graduates are employed, continuing education or starting their own venture within six months of graduation.
100+ Countries
Countries worldwide in which USC Marshall alumni are changing the shape of business.
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OUT LOUD
What do Marshall students and alumni think?
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“Through my Marshall classes, I have been able to work with both local and international clients to help support their marketing and communication needs, giving me exposure to real-world business problems and processes. … From accounting to operations, data analytics, marketing and everything in between, Marshall encourages its students to become multifaceted professionals with a wide array of skills and knowledge.”
Laura Easton ’24Major: Business Administration (emphasis: Marketing)
Internships: Caruso Real Estate (property operations), Horizon Media (business solutions)
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“I actually lived on a different continent every year for the last six years because of the WBB [World Bachelor in Business] Program, and my greatest strength now is my cultural awareness, because I was able to experience all of these things firsthand. Everything is so hands-on. We often learn from real business practitioners who come in to teach, and we study real business cases with them. I’m so glad I didn’t have to spend four years only sitting in a lecture hall.”
Grant Calderone ’19World Bachelor in Business
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“I’ve been passionate about art since a young age. But it was Marshall that taught me how to think like an entrepreneur and a business person. I have clients from around the world, and many are high-net-worth individuals. You have to be able to discuss things on a business level. Marshall helped me develop that almost unconscious way of thinking.”
Arushi Kapoor ’18Major: Business Administration and Management
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“I chose Marshall because I knew it would offer an incredible array of networking opportunities, career options and opportunities to meet diverse people. I also appreciated the global approach Marshall emphasized, which I knew would be an underlying factor in pushing me to grow as not only an open-minded and informed student, but as a citizen as well. My favorite class [was] the Global Leadership Program. I got to meet some of the brightest peers [and] network with some of the world’s top global leaders.”
Michelle Park ’23Majors: Accounting and Business Administration
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“I was looking for not only the opportunity to take core business classes right away but also a community of individuals that could help me grow and succeed, and Marshall gave me both right from the start. Moreover, USC’s location in Los Angeles gives me the chance to be simultaneously involved in on-campus and off-campus experiences outside of the academic curriculum. I felt like USC Marshall was the best place for my professional and personal development.”
Charlene Huang ’23Major: Business Administration (emphasis: Leadership + Innovation)
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“USC maintains a modern approach to global learning. I am surrounded by peers and professors who inspire me to be my best. The business world is rapidly evolving, and USC [keeps] at the forefront of those changes through experiential learning, professor engagement and the overall rigor of the coursework.”
Brook Nelson ’23Majors: Business Administration and Art History
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“Marshall gives students the opportunity to gain understanding in multiple areas of business before choosing which area(s) to learn even more about through upper-division electives. My favorite class [was] Entertainment Entrepreneurship, an upper-division elective where we learn about the key entrepreneurial values necessary to be successful in the entertainment industry. We regularly had [industry] guest speakers … and listening to each of them was really awesome.”
Amir Behbahani ’23Major: Business Administration
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“Through the Marshall Global Leadership Program (GLP), I had the opportunity to travel to Bangkok, Thailand, at the end of my freshman year. Our class visited and met with executives from companies such as Gulf Energy and Ford Manufacturing. We got an inside look at how businesses conduct themselves in a global setting, and we got hands-on experience through tours and factory visits.”
Aahana Chowdhuri ‘25Major: Business Administration
Author, The Colors of My Dreams
Internship: EY-Parthenon (Ernst & Young's global strategy consulting arm)
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“If you are looking for a strong business program in a major metropolitan area with a tight-knit alumni network, there’s no better place to be than at Marshall.”
Lorenzo Aguirre ’24Major: Business Administration (emphasis: Real Estate Finance)
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“From joining student organizations, attending career workshops, taking various business classes, participating in the Coury Applied Leadership Program and Career Advantage Program, to utilizing Handshake (a job-search platform), the opportunities [at USC Marshall] are endless. There is [also] so much to do in Los Angeles you can never get bored. Professionally, you are in the center of opportunities where you can easily pursue your desired career and meet amazing people.”
Christina Chan ’24Major: Business Administration
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“I chose to attend USC Marshall because I knew that I would be getting both business and international experience as early as my first year, two things I was looking for in a business school. In addition, the Trojan Family network, location, myriad Marshall resources and small class sizes also played a significant role in my decision.”
Eman Jemal ’25Major: Business Administration
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“Marshall really inspired me to seek support, leverage my support systems, ask for help and embrace camaraderie. … I’ve realized that in the real world when you’re tackling [problems] … you can’t really do [it alone].”
Amir Bell ’24Major: Business Administration
Minor: Music Industry
Hometown: Atlanta
Postgraduate Job: Deloitte (got the offer after interning in the summer)
Dream Career: Owning a professional sports team or be a general manager
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EARLY ACTION (EA) & EARLY ACTION (EA) DEADLINE
APPLICATION PLANS
Early Decision (ED)
- Designed for students who are certain that Marshall is their first choice.
- Admission decision is binding. You are required to enroll if selected for admission.
- You may apply to other institutions but will be required to withdraw all other applications if admitted to Marshall.
- Benefit from a more streamlined admission process and the earliest admission decision notification (mid-December).
- You must confirm your intent to enroll by the end of December.
- You’ll be automatically considered for USC merit scholarships and eligible to apply for need-based financial aid.
- If not selected for Early Decision admission, your application will be re-evaluated as part of the Regular Decision process.
Early Action (EA)
- Designed for students who would like to receive an earlier, non-binding admission decision (mid-January).
- Receive early notification on the success of your application but you are not required to enroll at Marshall if you are admitted.
- Apply to and consider multiple schools. Make your decision by May 1.
- You’ll be automatically considered for USC merit scholarships and eligible to apply for need-based financial aid.
World Bachelor in Business (WBB)
- Regular Decision is the only admission path for WBB.
- Receive admission decision notification in late March/early April.
- You’ll be automatically considered for program merit scholarships and eligible to apply for need-based financial aid.
- Make your decision by May 1.
Regular Decision (RD)
- Designed for students who prefer to have more time to prepare their submissions.
- Receive admission decision notification in late March/early April.
- Make your decision by May 1.
- You’ll be eligible to apply for needs-based financial aid.
The USC Marshall Office of Admissions and Outreach is dedicated to guiding and supporting students at every step of their journey—from inquiry to enrollment and beyond.
Regardless of which application option you decide to pursue, admission to USC Marshall is highly selective. Your application will be evaluated holistically and comprehensively, with no pre-determined quotas based on geographic location, school, ethnicity, etc.
We are looking for students who we believe will thrive at Marshall. Our application evaluation process is designed to discover your individual story to help us determine how you would benefit from the many opportunities available at USC and Marshall.
Our team is committed to providing the insights, resources and personalized assistance you need to explore our programs, navigate the application process, and find the best path forward in your academic and professional aspirations. Our office can be reached via email, phone (213) 740-8885, or in-person visits. Sign up for one of the upcoming events to learn more about USC Marshall.
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Marshall Majors
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Business Administration
Business Administration
Pro tip: Offers the most flexibility, widest range of major/minor combinations with other top USC schools, ability to customize business focus within Marshall by selecting an emphasis
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Admission Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
Accounting
Accounting
Pro tip: Prepares graduates with enough credits to sit for the California CPA exam; also offers progressive master’s program to earn both a master’s and undergrad degree within 5 years
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Admission Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Pro tip: Designed with a unique blend of business, technical, ethics and leadership courses to foster future leaders for the fastest-growing areas in the tech sector; one of the first programs of its kind; we recommend you apply EA if you’re considering this program
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Admission Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
Real Estate Finance + Development
Real Estate Finance + Development
Pro tip: This groundbreaking joint degree is offered in partnership with the USC Price School of Public Policy, with its first cohort starting in Fall 2024; offers concurrent career preparation courses from both schools and hands-on internship experiences
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Admission Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
Business of Cinematic Arts
Business of Cinematic Arts
Pro tip: Prepares students to work on the business side of the entertainment industry; for those more interested in the creative side or more flexibility in the curriculum, you can major in Business Administration and choose one of 16 minors offered by the School of Cinematic Arts
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Admission Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10
World Bachelor in Business
World Bachelor in Business
Pro tip: You must select WBB as your first-choice major when applying; there’s no need to put Business Administration as your second choice since all WBB applicants will be automatically considered for Business Administration if not selected for WBB
Regular Decision Deadline: December 1