Why Marshall

To take advantage of innovation-driven opportunity, we must ensure that future business leaders have the cutting edge analytical, technical, and entrepreneurial skills needed to constantly reimagine business.

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The pace of technological change, globalization, and heightened stakeholder expectations have vastly expanded the business world’s definition of leadership. Through our innovative teaching practices and educational programs, we train 21st century business leaders to take full advantage of the endless opportunities made possible by technological progress while also managing its far-reaching social consequences.

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Over its 100-year history, Marshall has forged deep ties with dynamic companies and business leaders, not only in southern California, but across the country and all around the world, creating unlimited opportunities for its students across a broad range of industries.
USC Marshall integrates its core curriculum with a spectrum of hands-on learning opportunities so that our students can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to the real world, in real time. In the process, they learn more about themselves, the dynamics of teams, and the broader societal context in which business operates. Learning by doing prepares Marshall graduates to be immediately ready to thrive and excel in the workplace.

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REAL-WORLD LEARNING

Over its 100-year history, Marshall has forged deep ties with dynamic companies and business leaders, not only in southern California, but across the country and all around the world, creating unlimited opportunities for its students across a broad range of industries.

USC Marshall integrates its core curriculum with a spectrum of hands-on learning opportunities so that our students can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to the real world, in real time. In the process, they learn more about themselves, the dynamics of teams, and the broader societal context in which business operates.

Real World — Right Now

Doing Business in the Heart of Los Angeles

Ignite your career opportunities with Marshall’s prestigious four-year undergraduate business program. Enjoy the many cultural and lifestyle advantages of living in beautiful, sunny L.A.

Student Advised Investment Funds

Marshall has been a leader in experiential learning for decades. Our student advised investment funds are a perfect example of Marshall's commitment to real-world learning. Students are afforded for-credit opportunities to manage in real time. SIF and USIF are year-long programs designed for students seeking careers in investment management, corporate finance, financial consulting, and other careers.
The Rise of Risk Management

As managing risk has become a core component of business strategy, USC Marshall’s Arkley Institute for Risk Management is introducing a new generation of future business leaders to the field through education, mentorship, and jobs.
Turning Ideas Into Outcomes

More than 94 percent of MBAs found employment  within  three months of graduation, with nearly half landing at tech, media and entertainment companies like Google, Amazon, Disney and NBCUniversal. Investments in new career resources at the undergraduate level  helped 97 percent of Marshall undergrads land jobs.

Transformative Leadership + Human Skills

Why Marshall

USC Marshall's prime location, countless resources, and diverse network make it an ideal choice for MBA students strategically positioning themselves in their careers.

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HUMAN LEADERSHIP

The pace of technological change, globalization, and heightened stakeholder expectations have vastly expanded the business world’s definition of leadership. Through our innovative teaching practices and educational programs, we train 21st century business leaders to take full advantage of the endless opportunities made possible by technological progress while also managing its far-reaching social consequences.

To embrace the broader implications of innovation, we must imbue future business leaders with a deep appreciation of their ethical responsibilities, the great value of inclusion throughout society, and the ever-expanding societal responsibilities of business.

Culture and Community Success

"You have to be able to hear every voice."

"Metrics can guide strategies, but it's the human beings behind those metrics who truly shape an organization. There is good research to show that if you get the human leadership piece right, if you recruit a broad range of talented people, if you establish a culture where everyone feels valued and that they belong, then you get more.
"You get more engagement, more collective intelligence, more creativity, better critical thinking. And, at the end of the day, of course this translates into both thriving employees and positive impacts on the bottom line.”
— Vice Dean of Culture and Community Success

FORWARD Summit Builds Bridges and Community at USC Marshall

The FORWARD Summit highlights Black and LatinX business leaders making a difference, while convening a space for USC students to network and grow.

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MBA Student Strengthens Community as GWIB President

Fernanda Salas MBA ’25, president of Graduate Women in Business, is empowering students at USC Marshall.

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USC Marshall Student Earns 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship

World Bachelor of Business student Charlotte Wang will participate in the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship program.

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USC Marshall MBA Student Expands Global Network from Lagos to L.A.

Adetokunbo Kosile-Palmer MBA ’25 is making connections and exploring local industries.

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USC Marshall Alumnus Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Dylan Tang MSEI ’22 earns a spot on the prestigious list for his innovative work in the grape and agricultural industries.

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Teaching + Innovation

Undergraduate Innovation

"Our faculty are constantly innovating and building curriculum to enable students to succeed in the dynamic and fluid world of today and tomorrow."
— Vice Dean Ramandeep Randhawa

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TECH FLUENCY

Marshall has made extraordinary investments to be at the forefront of educating future business leaders to take full advantage of the unprecedented opportunities made possible by technological change, while also responding to the far-reaching societal change innovation often generates.

From blockchain and digital finance to self-driving vehicles and personalized medicine, Marshall has created cutting edge courses to equip both undergraduate and graduate students with the advanced technical skills needed to harness the power of this innovation to improve the quality of life of people all around the globe.

Technical Fluency

Business Leaders Must Understand That Along With Great Technical Innovation Comes Profound Responsibility

“Marshall is a business school that’s very hungry. There’s a drive to do big things. And this is both interdisciplinary across the university or trying to make a big impact in the world. For someone working in data science, this is a place where we really appreciate the role of data and AI in business and in society.” — Vishal Gupta, Associate Professor of Data Sciences and Operations

USC Frontiers of Computing

"The business opportunities and societal impact of the ever-more-rapid computing revolution are immense, and USC is at the forefront of both”
- Geoff Garrett, Dean
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VanEck Digital Assets Initiative
USC Marshall AI Policy

The age of AI has many important implications for learning in the classroom. While use of AI can be a powerful device, it can also hinder learning. Our goal at Marshall is to always create an environment to ensure students have the most valuable learning experience possible.

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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Located in one of the world’s leading business centers and the gateway to the Pacific Rim, USC is among the very best, most global universities in the U.S.—and no part of USC is more global than Marshall. Our global community creates an exciting atmosphere of learning and discourse. Marshall has made considerable investments in programs, centers, research, experiences, and intellectual capital to broaden student perspectives and career pathways.

Global Insight

Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute

The USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute (Kendrick GSCI) exists to help predict, mitigate, and alleviate supply chain disruptions and risks. We are capitalizing upon our global network, industry experience, and renowned faculty, through Network, Education, and Advanced Research (NEAR).

Interview: Nick Vyas on KCRW

Vyas, director of the Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, discuss the impact on Trump's tariffs on consumer goods.

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Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: February 2025

We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.

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USC Marshall in the Media: January 2025

USC Marshall School of Business faculty are featured in national and regional publications as thought leaders and experts in their fields.

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USC Marshall Student Earns 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship

World Bachelor of Business student Charlotte Wang will participate in the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship program.

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IndiaCon: Student Conference Highlights Leadership and Impact of South Asian Country

Founded by Marshall MBA students, the inaugural conference brings together experts from across India’s major industries, including tech, entertainment, finance, and even cricket.

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BUSINESS OF SUSTAINABILITY

Faculty and students outline the numerous ways USC Leventhal pushes accounting programs beyond mere numbers, highlighting the schools' efforts in sustainability and other methods of giving back.

Interviewed: Shon Hiatt in USEA Press Briefing

HIATT, director of the Business Energy Transition Initiative (BET) spoke at the United States Energy Association (USEA) Press Briefing on the new administration’s energy policies and the future of energy transition in the United States.

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Andy Call Officially Installed as Dean of Leventhal School of Accounting

An exceptional scholar, leader, and teacher, Call is ready to Fight On! and advance the legacy of excellence as the sixth dean in Leventhal’s history.

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Podcast: Shon Hiatt on Meikles and Dimes

HIATT, director of Business of Energy Transition Initiative, was a guest on the Meikles and Dimes podcast discussing the future of energy and the importance of creating an energy product that has value.

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Quoted: Shon Hiatt in Reuters

HIATT, director of Business of Energy Transition Initiative, tells Reuters that an act of Congress is still necessary to clear regulatory hurdles for energy projects on public lands, despite the recent execute order.

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Interview: Shon Hiatt on KNSD-TV (NBC San Diego)

HIATT, director of Business of Energy Transition Initiative, chats with KNSD-TV about the flurry of executive orders and speculates proposed tariffs on imported goods are unlikely to have an immediate effect on consumer prices.

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