Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited university and eight to 10 years of business experience that includes substantial managerial responsibilities. This is followed by four, 11-week terms during which 18 graduate courses are completed. In addition to an internationalized set of core courses, the program includes courses on international management, international financial management, global marketing strategy, international trade, politics for global managers, global strategy and Pacific Rim business. They normally range in age from 26 to 46 years old. As many as 15 countries are represented each year.
Scholarships are available to both U.S. and foreign citizens.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of full-time work or military experience. Enrollment is limited to 48 participants. The University of Southern California was selected in October 1990 by the U.S. Department of Education as one of its 25 national Centers for International Business Education and Research. Change of Degree Program Students who are currently enrolled in one degree program who wish to change their degree status to another program must formally reapply through the Admission Office for graduate students. Details concerning individual student requirements may be obtained by contacting the Admission Office, Bridge Hall 101.