The application deadline for the online graduate business programs at University of Southern California (Marshall), a private school, is rolling. One hundred percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online graduate business programs at University of Southern California (Marshall) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.
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The Online Global Supply Chain Management program offers a one-week experiential trip to an international supply chain hub in Singapore and one-week experiential module in Los Angeles. Students learn from local industry experts and policy makers, tour cutting edge companies and facilities, and conduct their own research and presentations. Students also complete a Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain management certificate course.
University of Southern California (Marshall) is ranked No. 2 in Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA). Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.
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Faculty Credentials and Training rank: 37
Faculty Credentials and Training rank: 37
Faculty Credentials and Training score: 88 ?
Faculty Credentials and Training score: ? 88
Services and Technologies rank: 48
Services and Technologies rank: 48
Services and Technologies score: 64 ?
Services and Technologies score: ? 64
Engagement rank: 3
Engagement rank: 3
Engagement score: 97 ?
Engagement score: ? 97
Student Excellence rank: 14
Student Excellence rank: 14
Student Excellence score: 80 ?
Student Excellence score: ? 80
Expert Opinion score (out of 5): 3.8 ?
Expert Opinion score (out of 5): ? 3.8
Other rankings at this school: Colleges, Grad Schools, Global
Application deadline (U.S. residents): Rolling
Application deadline (U.S. residents): Rolling
Application deadline (international students): Rolling
Application deadline (international students): Rolling
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Same admissions standards are used for all online programs: No
Same admissions standards are used for all online programs: No
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants: N/A
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants: N/A
Admits applicants living abroad: Yes
Admits applicants living abroad: Yes
Applicants: 72
Applicants: 72
Accepted: 56
Accepted: 56
New entrants: 34
New entrants: 34
Acceptance rate: 78%
Acceptance rate: 78%
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.2
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.2
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA: 100%
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA: 100%
Average GMAT score: 650
Average GMAT score: 650
Entrants providing GMAT scores: 6%
Entrants providing GMAT scores: 6%
Average GRE score breakdown:
152 verbal
159 quantitative
3.5 analytical writing
Average GRE score breakdown:
152 verbal
159 quantitative
3.5 analytical writing
Entrants providing GRE scores: 9%
Entrants providing GRE scores: 9%
Students with prior work experience: 47%
Students with prior work experience: 47%
Average months work experience of new entrants: 124
Average months work experience of new entrants: 124
Application essay required: Yes
Application essay required: Yes
Standardized test requirement: No
Standardized test requirement: No
Letters of recommendation: 2
Letters of recommendation: 2
Letters of recommendation from professional contacts: 2
Letters of recommendation from professional contacts: 2
Business-related work experience requirement: Yes, with exceptions
Business-related work experience requirement: Yes, with exceptions
Business-related undergraduate degree requirement: No
Business-related undergraduate degree requirement: No
Business-related undergraduate course work requirement: No
Business-related undergraduate course work requirement: No
TOEFL required for international students: No
TOEFL required for international students: No
Minimum TOEFL score required: N/A
Minimum TOEFL score required: N/A
Undergraduate institution: Important
Undergraduate institution: Important
Class rank: Important
Class rank: Important
Undergraduate GPA: Important
Undergraduate GPA: Important
Undergraduate field of study: Considered
Undergraduate field of study: Considered
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application essay: Very Important
Application essay: Very Important
Interview: Very Important
Interview: Very Important
Work experience: Very Important
Work experience: Very Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
First-generation college student: Considered
First-generation college student: Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations: Important
Alumni/alumnae relations: Important
Geographical residence: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
Applicant's interest level: Very Important
Applicant's interest level: Very Important
Director of admissions: Katy Lin
Director of admissions: Katy Lin
Admissions phone: (213) 740-9507
Admissions phone: (213) 740-9507
School type: Private
School type: Private
Terms: Semester
Terms: Semester
AACSB accredited: Yes
AACSB accredited: Yes
ACBSP accredited: N/A
ACBSP accredited: N/A
IACBE accredited: N/A
IACBE accredited: N/A
Online master's in business degree programs: 3
Online master's in business degree programs: 3
Credit-granting courses: 22 ?
Credit-granting courses: ? 22
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.: No
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.: No
Instructional faculty who teach courses accessible online: 14 full-time; 7 part-time
Instructional faculty who teach courses accessible online: 14 full-time; 7 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree: 100% full-time; 29% part-time ?
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree: ? 100% full-time; 29% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty: 14
Tenured or tenure-track faculty: 14
Average experience teaching online courses: 6 years ?
Average experience teaching online courses: ? 6 years
Program fully finances faculty training: Yes
Program fully finances faculty training: Yes
Required hours of initial training: 8
Required hours of initial training: 8
Formal peer review of instructors: Yes
Formal peer review of instructors: Yes
Continuing training required: No
Continuing training required: No
Average class size: 40
Average class size: 40
Maximum class size: 40
Maximum class size: 40
Can earn degree entirely online: Depends ?
Can earn degree entirely online: ? Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad: Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad: Yes
Classes include campus-based students: Yes
Classes include campus-based students: Yes
Collaboration among online and campus-based students: Mandatory
Collaboration among online and campus-based students: Mandatory
Students enroll as online students: Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Students enroll as online students: Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Credits earned online equal earned on campus: Yes
Credits earned online equal earned on campus: Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus: All
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus: All
Same curricula for online and campus students: Most
Same curricula for online and campus students: Most
Dedicated business school career center: Yes
Dedicated business school career center: Yes
Access to same career services as on-campus business students: Yes
Access to same career services as on-campus business students: Yes
Orientations: Yes
Orientations: Yes
Group projects/simulations: No
Group projects/simulations: No
Exams: No
Exams: No
Total program graduates (2017-2018): 33
Total program graduates (2017-2018): 33
Credits needed to graduate: 27
Credits needed to graduate: 27
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate: 1.5 years ?
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate: ? 1.5 years
Program target time to graduate: 1.5 years ?
Program target time to graduate: ? 1.5 years
Required time to earn degree: 1.5 years
Required time to earn degree: 1.5 years
Three-year graduation rate (2017-2018): 100%
Three-year graduation rate (2017-2018): 100%
Enrollment: 74 ?
Enrollment: ? 74
Employed when first enrolling: 100%
Employed when first enrolling: 100%
Minority students: N/A
Minority students: N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members: 1
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members: 1
International students: N/A
International students: N/A
Average age of new entrants: 34 years
Average age of new entrants: 34 years
Services the same for all online programs: No
Services the same for all online programs: No
Instructor response expected within (hours): 24
Instructor response expected within (hours): 24
24-7 live tech support: No
24-7 live tech support: No
ADA compliance: Central office reviews each course
ADA compliance: Central office reviews each course
Weekly office hours (available remotely): 15
Weekly office hours (available remotely): 15
End-of-course evaluations: Always
End-of-course evaluations: Always
Course evaluation response rate: 62%
Course evaluation response rate: 62%
Recommended internet speed: 128k
Recommended internet speed: 128k
Courses designed by certified instructional designers: Yes ?
Courses designed by certified instructional designers: ? Yes
Courses designed by an outside firm: No
Courses designed by an outside firm: No
Learning management system used: Yes
Learning management system used: Yes
Live streaming video: Yes
Live streaming video: Yes
Live streaming audio: Yes
Live streaming audio: Yes
Recorded video: Yes
Recorded video: Yes
Recorded audio: Yes
Recorded audio: Yes
Software-based readers: Yes
Software-based readers: Yes
Application for display on tablet computer: Yes
Application for display on tablet computer: Yes
We use Zoom video conference app for synchronous session and Blackboard.
Application for display on smartphone: Yes
Application for display on smartphone: Yes
We use Zoom video conference app for synchronous session and Blackboard.
Bulletin boards: Yes
Bulletin boards: Yes
Simulations: Yes
Simulations: Yes
Online labs: Yes
Online labs: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Blackboard Mobile: Yes
Blackboard Mobile: Yes
Google Applications: Yes
Google Applications: Yes
Webex, Zoom, YouSeeU, VPN, Proctor Free
Academic advising: Yes
Academic advising: Yes
Bookstore: Yes
Bookstore: Yes
Career placement assistance: Yes
Career placement assistance: Yes
Email address: Yes
Email address: Yes
Financial aid office/services: Yes
Financial aid office/services: Yes
Access to digitized library materials: Yes
Access to digitized library materials: Yes
Access to live librarian: Yes
Access to live librarian: Yes
Local area network: Yes
Local area network: Yes
Mentoring: Yes
Mentoring: Yes
Technical support: Yes
Technical support: Yes
Live tutoring: Yes
Live tutoring: Yes
Writing workshops: Yes
Writing workshops: Yes
Apple: Yes
Apple: Yes
PC: Yes
PC: Yes
Weekend days (7:00 am - 5:59 pm): Always
Weekend days (7:00 am - 5:59 pm): Always
Weekend nights (6:00 pm - 9:59 pm): Never
Weekend nights (6:00 pm - 9:59 pm): Never
Weekend overnights (10:00 pm - 6:59 am): Never
Weekend overnights (10:00 pm - 6:59 am): Never
Weekdays (7:00 am - 5:59 pm): Always
Weekdays (7:00 am - 5:59 pm): Always
Weeknights (6:00 pm - 9:59 pm): Never
Weeknights (6:00 pm - 9:59 pm): Never
Weekday overnights (10:00 pm - 6:59 am): Never
Weekday overnights (10:00 pm - 6:59 am): Never
Dedicated business school career center:: Yes
Dedicated business school career center:: Yes
School tracks alumni: Yes
School tracks alumni: Yes
Alumni on which school collected usable information: 100%
Alumni on which school collected usable information: 100%
Archived classes: All
Archived classes: All
Classes can be received live: All
Classes can be received live: All
Live online/on-campus classes after 5 p.m.: All
Live online/on-campus classes after 5 p.m.: All
Percentage of classes with lectures: All
Percentage of classes with lectures: All
Online chatrooms: Yes
Online chatrooms: Yes
Web conferencing (webinars): Yes
Web conferencing (webinars): Yes
Skype or other visual software: Yes
Skype or other visual software: Yes
New-student orientation: Yes
New-student orientation: Yes
Review and sign ethics statement: Yes
Review and sign ethics statement: Yes
Number of times a week students must log in to a typical course: 4
Number of times a week students must log in to a typical course: 4
Number of times per month faculty evaluate student participation: 12 ?
Number of times per month faculty evaluate student participation: ? 12
Number of times per month faculty provide feedback to students on participation: 12 ?
Number of times per month faculty provide feedback to students on participation: ? 12
Courses requiring students to work collaboratively with other students: All
Courses requiring students to work collaboratively with other students: All
Class participation graded: Yes
Class participation graded: Yes
Exams: Yes
Exams: Yes
Number of settings in which in-person exams are administered: No proctored exams
Number of settings in which in-person exams are administered: No proctored exams
Anti-plagiarism screening required for essay assignments: Yes
Anti-plagiarism screening required for essay assignments: Yes
Standardized copyright policy for course materials: Yes
Standardized copyright policy for course materials: Yes
Students are given limited time. Graders very carefully check the similarities on the exams and if they are found, students are required to explain to the instructors why the data or solutions are very similar.
Financial aid director: Thomas McWhorter
Financial aid director: Thomas McWhorter
Financial aid phone: (213) 740-4444
Financial aid phone: (213) 740-4444
Part-time tuition (per credit, in-state): $1,863
Part-time tuition (per credit, in-state): $1,863
Part-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state): $1,863
Part-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state): $1,863
Full-time tuition (per credit, in-state): $1,863
Full-time tuition (per credit, in-state): $1,863
Full-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state): $1,863
Full-time tuition (per credit, out-of-state): $1,863
Total program cost (full-time, in-state): $50,301
Total program cost (full-time, in-state): $50,301
Total program cost (part-time, in-state): $50,301
Total program cost (part-time, in-state): $50,301
Total program cost (full-time, out-of-state): $50,301
Total program cost (full-time, out-of-state): $50,301
Total program cost (part-time, out-of-state): $50,301
Total program cost (part-time, out-of-state): $50,301
Veterans pay in-state tuition: N/A
Veterans pay in-state tuition: N/A
Same tuition for all online programs: Yes
Same tuition for all online programs: Yes
Employer sponsored new students: 48%
Employer sponsored new students: 48%
College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants or scholarships) available: Yes
College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants or scholarships) available: Yes
International students eligible for college-funded aid: Yes
International students eligible for college-funded aid: Yes
GI Bill certified: Yes
GI Bill certified: Yes
Entering class that used GI Benefits: 1%
Entering class that used GI Benefits: 1%
Yellow Ribbon Program member: Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member: Yes
Average indebtedness of 2017-2018 graduates: $32,000 ?
Average indebtedness of 2017-2018 graduates: ? $32,000
Proportion of 2017-2018 graduates with debt: 52%
Proportion of 2017-2018 graduates with debt: 52%
Average base salary when entering the program (employed graduates): N/A
Average base salary when entering the program (employed graduates): N/A
Total reporting base salary when entering the program (employed graduates): N/A
Total reporting base salary when entering the program (employed graduates): N/A
Average base salary three months after graduation (employed graduates): N/A
Average base salary three months after graduation (employed graduates): N/A
Total reporting salary three months after graduation (employed graduates): N/A
Total reporting salary three months after graduation (employed graduates): N/A
Graduates seeking employment: 0
Graduates seeking employment: 0
Graduates seeking employment who found employment in three months: N/A
Graduates seeking employment who found employment in three months: N/A
90% of our alumni have gotten promotions or new positions within 6 months of graduation.
Josh Moody | July 24, 2019
Students can earn fast online degrees through competency-based or accelerated programs.
Emma Kerr | July 23, 2019
The average total cost for in-state tuition at online colleges was $36,961 in 2018-2019, U.S. News data shows.
Devon Haynie, Josh Moody | July 17, 2019
Online students who want high marks on discussion boards should contribute early and back up their arguments.
Kathleen Franco, M.D. | July 16, 2019
Admissions committees may not accept online credit for required science courses, so be sure to check with individual med schools.
Devon Haynie, Ilana Kowarski | July 9, 2019
Prepare for a career move through an online course.
Devon Haynie, Josh Moody | July 3, 2019
Avoid being duped into choosing a fake online degree by looking for accreditation and dodging aggressive salespeople.
Devon Haynie, Josh Moody | June 21, 2019
Instructors use webcam proctoring, among other methods, to cut down on cheating in online courses.
Jordan Friedman | April 26, 2019
Students may complete coursework in accounting, auditing, communication and business law.
Jordan Friedman | Feb. 27, 2019
Many online graduate programs allow students to concentrate in a specific area, such as software engineering or data science.
Jordan Friedman | Feb. 7, 2019
An online bachelor's degree in the discipline is typically interdisciplinary and can lead to various types of jobs.
