Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Marshall School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC Marshall offers a well-regarded finance programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in entertainment finance and a famously active alumni network.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's entertainment and business communities
Renowned entertainment finance focus
Large, well-resourced business school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $60,000 – $72,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some formats
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into entertainment finance, consulting, and general finance roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment finance, corporate finance, and global supply chain finance.

Course

MBA

Offered by Marshall School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)

USC Marshall offers a well-regarded MBA in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in entertainment management, entrepreneurship, and a famously active alumni network across all industries.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's entertainment and business communities
Renowned entrepreneurship programme
Large, well-resourced business school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $130,000 – $150,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some formats
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 690+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into entertainment management, consulting, and general management roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, entertainment management, and global supply chain. Strong ties with Hollywood and LA's corporate sector.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Marshall School of Business

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC Marshall offers a well-regarded marketing programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in entertainment marketing and consumer brand strategy.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's entertainment and consumer brand communities
Renowned entertainment marketing programme
Large, well-resourced business school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $60,000 – $72,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some formats
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into entertainment marketing, consumer brand management, and general marketing roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment marketing, brand strategy, and global supply chain-linked marketing.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC's School of Architecture offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in digital fabrication and a famously active alumni network.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's diverse architecture community
Renowned digital fabrication research
Large, well-resourced architecture school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some programmes
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into architecture firms, digital fabrication roles, and general design practice across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in digital fabrication, robotics in architecture, and sustainable design.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC's Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in structural and earthquake engineering.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's construction and infrastructure sector
Renowned earthquake engineering research
Large, well-resourced engineering school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some programmes
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into structural engineering, earthquake-resilient design, and general civil engineering roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring, and sustainable infrastructure.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC's Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in signal processing and communications.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's technology and entertainment industries
Renowned signal processing research
Large, well-resourced engineering school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some programmes
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into signal processing, communications, and semiconductor engineering roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in signal processing, communications systems, and integrated circuits.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC's Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in aerospace and astronautics given LA's dense aerospace industry cluster.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's aerospace and astronautics industry
Renowned aerospace propulsion research
Large, well-resourced engineering school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for some programmes
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into aerospace, astronautics, and general mechanical engineering roles across LA's diverse aerospace economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace propulsion, astronautics, and computational mechanics.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Top-ranked US Pharmacy programmeQS World Rank: #96 (parent institution)

USC's Mann School of Pharmacy offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in regulatory science and pharmaceutical economics.

Key advantages

Strong regulatory science and pharmaceutical economics focus
Large, well-resourced pharmacy school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services
Los Angeles's growing biotech scene

Programme & duration: PharmD: 4 yearsMS/PhD: 2 – 5 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with strong science prerequisites. PCAT may be required for PharmD.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, industry, and clinical pharmacy roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in regulatory science, pharmaceutical economics, and pharmacogenomics.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

QS Sports-Related Subjects

Well-regarded US sports science programmeQS World Rank: #96 (parent institution)

USC's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy offers a well-regarded programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in movement science and rehabilitation.

Key advantages

Strong movement science and rehabilitation research
Large, well-resourced programme
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services
Los Angeles's growing sports and entertainment industry

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into movement science, rehabilitation, and applied sports science roles across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in movement science, rehabilitation, and biomechanics.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by USC Gould School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC Gould School of Law offers a well-regarded LLM in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in entertainment law and a famously active alumni network across all industries.

Key advantages

Strong ties to LA's entertainment and business communities
Renowned entertainment law programme
Large, well-resourced law school
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into entertainment law, general corporate practice, and international legal careers across LA's diverse economy.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment law, international law, and tax law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by USC Dornsife — Political Science and International Relations

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #96

USC Dornsife offers a well-regarded international relations programme in the heart of Los Angeles, with particular strength in Pacific Rim studies and a famously active alumni network.

Key advantages

Strong Pacific Rim and East Asian studies focus
Large, well-resourced college
Extensive alumni network ('Trojan Family')
Diverse international cohort
Strong career services
Los Angeles's global connectivity

Programme & duration: MA: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 90IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE may be required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international business, diplomacy, and Pacific Rim-focused policy roles.

Student experience

Los Angeles offers a vibrant, diverse student experience. USC has an extremely active and supportive alumni network.

Research strengths

Research in Pacific Rim studies, international security, and global governance.

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