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Management Studies (MMS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Management Studies is for students who have already completed the equivalent of the first year of an accredited two-year MBA and want further study in a specialization offered to Marshall graduate students. It can be completed full- or part-time, with daytime and evening courses.

Faculty: USC Marshall School of Business  |  Duration: Minimum 26 graduate units; international students should expect two semesters; full- or part-time  |  Intake: Fall or spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete a minimum of 26 graduate units chosen from the full range of Marshall graduate electives, with a GSBA-589 practicum requirement. Only 500-level or higher courses count and no more than 8 units (two courses) may be taken outside Marshall.

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Entry requirements

The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree, plus completion of the equivalent of the first year of a traditional two-year MBA accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, ACBSP, AOCTE, IACBE or AMBA. Successful applicants should have a GPA of 3.3 or greater in graduate business coursework and a score in at least the 80th percentile on the GMAT or GRE. Applications are submitted online through USC Graduate Admissions; deadlines vary by semester and citizenship.

Intake: Fall or spring

Duration: Minimum 26 graduate units; international students should expect two semesters; full- or part-time

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