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One-Year MBA (IBEAR)

One-Year MBA

  • A large group from the USC Marshall One-Year MBA program
    Why Marshall

    Structured To Work For You

    Designed for mid-career professionals ready to advance or pivot in their careers, USC Marshall’s One-Year MBA is an intensive, full-time experience crafted with globally minded leaders in mind. Over a fast-paced twelve-month journey, you’ll immediately return to the workforce empowered with sharper strategic insight and a dynamic professional network.

ONE-YEAR MBA AT A GLANCE

  • Built For Seasoned Contributors

    The average student brings 12 years of experience, and most classmates (80%) are between 32 and 40.

  • Accelerated Pace

    You gain a world-class MBA in just one year this is an intensive experience with the same high quality curriculum and programming.

  • Global Exposure, Curated For Impact

    Engage in a four-month-long consulting project directly addressing today’s business challenges, with students representing 12–15 countries accomplished professionals on an upward trajectory

  • Alumni Network That Matters

    Since 1978, more than 2,100 alumni across 60 countries have walked this path and you'll join a powerful global community.

  • 36

    Average Age of Enrolled Students

  • 12

    Average Years of Work Experience

  • 60

    Countries Represented

Maximize Your Time

The IBEAR MBA curriculum, which is STEM-certified, provides numerous opportunitiesfor each student to personalize their academic experience. It offers multiple paths andoptions that can be tailored to individual professional outcomes as well as numerouscertificates in specializations as diverse as Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship,Technology Commercialization — to name a few.

Real World Leadership Experience

  • For A Learning Curve That Goes Beyond The Classroom

    For A Learning Curve That Goes Beyond The Classroom

    • The International Experiential Learning Program (IELP) takes you abroad for a 10-day immersion into global business environments.
    • The Domestic Experiential Learning Program (DELP) brings alumni and industry networks right to your doorstep through treks and meetups.
    • Year-round speaker series with seasoned business leaders, and programs to ensure constant exposure to thought leaders and organizations driving change.

  • Three female-presenting members of the USC Marshall community talking at a conference.

    High Touch Career Coaching

    Professional development isn’t an afterthought—it’s engineered into the experience:

    • A dedicated career advisor offers highly personalized career coaching and guidance.
    • Targeted workshops and career support help refine your search, whether you’re self-sponsored or company-backed.

  • A female-presenting student on the campus of USC.

    Personalized Curriculum

    Whether you're shifting paths or doubling down on your strengths, the STEM-certified curriculum lets you fast-track learning while focusing on:

    • Business Analytics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Technology Commercialization

    …plus many more certificate options aligned with today’s evolving business needs.

Expert Faculty

  • Shane Kelly

    Shane Kelly
    • Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship

    Shane’s work in tech, media, and investing has been featured by TenOneTen’s LA Venture Podcast, Google Developers, and Forbes. Shane founded Cinematica Labs to develop mission-oriented entrepreneurial ecosystems in partnership with Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition and others. He has led investments for Wolverine Angels and CrowdSmart’s Titan Fund to invest in startups including Neurable, Air, and Syntiant. He is an Investment Committee member for Cap Table Coalition and Investor in Residence for HBCUvc. Previously, he served as EIR for Techstars Los Angeles. Shane helped capitalize a slate 20 motion pictures generating over $250 million at the box office.​​​​

  • Carl W. Voigt

    Carl W. Voigt
    • Academic Director for International Business Education and Research
    • Professor of Clinical Management and Organization

    Carl Voigt teaches business policy, competitive strategy, entrepreneurship and venture initiation, and global strategy and international management. He is a three-time winner of the Golden Apple Award, and has served as Associate Dean for the undergraduate, executive MBA, and Marshall MBA programs.

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