Graduate & Professional Degrees
The University of Southern California is one of the top-ranked universities in the country and offers a diverse range of graduate and professional programs to suit various career pursuits. Students can gain access to exceptional academic scholarship, accelerated degrees, top faculty, leading research opportunities and collaborative learning communities. With state-of-the-art facilities and competitive faculty and staff committed to excellence, USC's graduate and professional programs serve as an attractive option for those seeking higher education on the West Coast.
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Dual Degree | Philosophy
Students must complete 24 units in the USC School of Philosophy and 76 units in the USC Gould School of Law.
First Year: Required law school curriculum
Second and Third Years: The Department of Philosophy prefers that students take at least one philosophy course each semester. During the four semesters, students must take at least 16 units at the 500-level, including
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Dual Degree | USC School of Architecture
The Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Building Science dual degree program facilitates highly related cross-disciplinary studies in heritage conservation and in building science at the master's level. The primary objective of the dual degree curriculum is to impart to students a basic familiarity with the origins and development of the philosophies, theories, and practices of building science and heritage conservation. This curriculum has been developed so that students will graduate from this program with a broad practical knowledge of the techniques and strategies for conserving the existing built environment through the lens of science and technology. Students will be expected to understand the critical methodological tools necessary for a professional engaged in the investigation, interpretation, and evaluation of the urban built environment.
Requirements
Requirements for completion of the dual degree program are 72 units, including 36 units in Heritage Conservation and 36 units of Building Science. As a full-time program of study, students are expected to take 18 units each semester during two years of residency.
Thesis
The thesis topic chosen must be relevant to both degrees. There must be one thesis committee member from each degree program; the third committee member should be selected relative to the topic selected.
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MBA Dual Degree Programs | USC Marshall School of Business
In response to the ongoing reorganization of health care delivery systems and the growing awareness of the impact of business decisions on health care, the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Marshall School of Business jointly offer an innovative program for individuals seeking knowledge in both medicine and business administration. The program is designed to prepare its graduates to assume leadership in the design and management of health care systems.
Completion of the MBA/MD program spans five years. Interested students apply during their second or third year of medical school and begin required MBA courses following successful completion of the first two or three years of medical school. The remaining time is devoted to the clinical clerkships of the Keck School of Medicine and completion of elective courses in the Marshall School.
Application
MBA/MD students should apply during their second or third year of medical school in the Keck School of Medicine. Application to the MBA/MD does not require GMAT or GRE scores. All other requirements for admission to the Marshall MBA program must be fulfilled by the medical student for admission to the Marshall School. Only students who have successfully completed at least two years in the Keck School of Medicine will be considered for admission to the Marshall School of Business.
Program Requirements
At the conclusion of the program, students will have completed 48 units in the Marshall School of Business, including required and elective courses, and four years of courses in the Keck School of Medicine.
First and Second Years: Required medicine courses.
Third or Fourth Year: Required MBA courses and graduate business electives.
Remaining Years: Keck School of Medicine core, selective and elective clerkships, and graduate business elective courses sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
The MD and the MBA degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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MBA Dual Degree Programs | USC Marshall School of Business
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Responding to the growing demand on pharmacists to be knowledgeable in both science and business administration, the USC School of Pharmacy and the Marshall School of Business joined forces in 1988 to offer the MBA/PharmD dual degree program.
MBA Admission Requirements
Applicants to this program must have earned a baccalaureate degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. PharmD students should apply for admission to the MBA program during the first year of pharmacy studies. Only students who successfully complete the first year in the School of Pharmacy will be allowed to enroll in the MBA program.
Program Requirements
The program involves completion of the first year in the School of Pharmacy, the second year in the Marshall School of Business, and the balance of the dual degree program during the third through fifth years.
A total of 48 units of business course work is required. Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units. See the
First Year: Required Pharmacy School courses.
Second Year: Required MBA courses and graduate business electives.
Third to Fifth Years: Remaining Pharmacy courses and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48.
The MBA and PharmD degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of both the Marshall School of Business and the School of Pharmacy requirements.
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MBA Dual Degree Programs | USC Marshall School of Business
The Marshall School of Business in conjunction with the East Asian Studies Center (USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences) offers a joint MBA/MA degree program that combines graduate business education with training in the cultures and societies of East Asia. Students may complete the degree on a full- or part-time basis.
Application
Students must apply to both the Marshall School of Business and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. GRE scores are not required for admission to the dual degree program, but may be submitted in lieu of GMAT scores.
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the program are required to complete a minimum of 72 units. All students must complete 48 units in the Marshall School of Business. In East Asian Area Studies (EASC), students have the option of taking five courses and writing a thesis (for a total of 24 units) or taking six courses and passing a comprehensive examination (for a total of 24 units).
Required courses that must be taken in the Marshall School of Business include: all required courses in an MBA program and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
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The MBA and MA degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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MBA Dual Degree Programs | USC Marshall School of Business
In cooperation with Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management, the Marshall School of Business offers the dual degree program Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts in Jewish Nonprofit Management. This degree program prepares students to apply business and management concepts to the nonprofit sector.
Application
Applicants to the MBA/Master of Arts in Jewish Nonprofit Management program should apply to the Marshall School of Business and to the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion concurrently.
Degree Requirements
For the Marshall School portion of the dual degree program: all courses required in an MBA program and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
Students must also complete a minimum of 34 units in the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to complete the MA in Jewish Nonprofit Management.
Sample Student Program
Summer I: Hebrew Union College required courses
Fall I, Spring I: MBA required courses and one Hebrew Union College elective
Summer II: MBA and Hebrew Union College required courses
Fall II: Hebrew Union College required courses and MBA electives
Spring II: Hebrew Union College required courses, MBA GLOBE, and MBA elective courses
Fall, Spring III (optional): MBA electives
The MBA and the MA degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of their respective degree requirements.
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Dual Degree | USC Marshall School of Business
The Master of Business Administration/Master of Real Estate Development dual degree program enables students to expand their skills in planning, land development, marketing, decision sciences, accounting, management, finance and economics. A more sophisticated real estate market makes this diversity of training essential for many students pursuing careers in real estate finance and development.
Completion of the MRED portion of the program requires that students have use of an approved laptop computer and demonstrate calculator and spreadsheet skills; a calculator and/or spreadsheet class is offered online.
Application
Students must apply to both the Marshall School of Business and the USC Price School of Public Policy. Please consult the Admission section of each school for specific requirements.
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MBA Dual Degree Programs | USC Marshall School of Business
The MBA/MS dual degree program combines knowledge of the older population with the skills of business management. The program prepares graduates for a number of roles in both public and private sector organizations including the marketing of products or services to seniors, human resource development with older workers and retirement benefits.
Application
Applicants to the MBA/MS in Gerontology should apply to both schools simultaneously.
Gerontology Requirements
The Master of Science in Gerontology requires 30 units of course and fieldwork, which cover the core content of the MS program. See the
Business Administration Requirements
The Master of Business Administration component requires 48 units of credit. Required courses include:
- all required courses in an MBA program;
- one of the following marketing electives:
- additional graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48.
Dual degree candidates may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business for the 48 units.
The MBA and MS degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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Dual Degree | USC Marshall School of Business
The Marshall School of Business in conjunction with the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a program leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Application
Applicants to the MBA/MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering program should apply to both schools simultaneously.
Program Requirements
This alternative requires 68 units for graduates of industrial and systems engineering undergraduate curricula and leads to both a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and the Master of Business Administration.
The total number of units required for the MBA portion of the program is 48.
Required business courses include all required courses in an MBA program and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48.
Dual degree program students may not count courses taken outside the USC Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
The Industrial and Systems Engineering portion of the program requires 20 ISE units. See
The MBA and the MS degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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Dual Degree | USC Marshall School of Business
The Marshall School of Business in conjunction with the Viterbi School of Engineering offers a dual degree program leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering.
Application
Applicants to the MBA/MS, Systems Architecting and Engineering program should apply to both schools simultaneously. Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of both the MBA program selected and the MSSAE program. For this program GRE scores are preferred.
Program Requirements
This alternative requires at least 72 units and leads to both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering.
The total number of units required for the MBA portion of the program is at least 48.
Required business courses include all required courses in an MBA program and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48.
Dual degree program students may not apply courses taken outside the USC Marshall School of Business to the MBA requirements.
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The MBA and the MS degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all program requirements.
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