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The Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization requires 12 total units for completion; this includes 6 units of elective AND 6 units of required coursework as follows:

BAEP 552 Venture Feasibility (3 units) OR BAEP 556 Technology Feasibility (3 units)

BAEP 557 Technology Commercialization

Non-USC Students

For early registration:
- February 1 for fall semester
- September 1 for spring semester
- January 1 for summer term

Final Deadline for non-USC students:
- May 15 for fall semester (April 1 for international students)
- November 1 for spring semester (October 1 for international students)
- March 15 for summer term (February 15 for international students)

International applicants (who are not enrolled in another program at USC) who wish to come to the U.S. to complete this program only must complete the full program in no more than two semesters

Current USC Students
Application deadlines are rolling for current USC students.

We suggest students apply for the term in which they will take their first course for the certificate program. If you’ve already completed units toward the certificate program as part of your MBA or MS degree, you may apply to the next available term. Be sure to carefully read “Combining your current USC program with the graduate certificate” if you are nearing graduation from your primary USC degree.

Each September, applications for the following Spring, Summer and Fall terms are launched. If you don’t see the term for which you wish to apply, try back in September.

Yes, only current USC students may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate program. ‘Current USC students’ are defined as currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree at USC.

The Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization is 12 units in total. Students can expect to complete the program within a timeline of one to four semesters, depending on the students’ desired pace. Most students studying full-time will complete the program within one to two semesters.

However, students should note that the Graduate Certificate MUST be completed during or prior to the semester in which they graduate from their primary graduate program at USC.

Please note that the Marshall Career Service does not offer support based on certificate enrollment. Certificate students can be provided career-related services through the USC Career Center. Certificate students are encouraged to join graduate student clubs and organizations in their field of interest.

Please check with your primary graduate degree program for career services.

Students already admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization program may contact TCCM@marshall.usc.edu with advising-related questions.

Students not yet admitted who have questions about the certificate program should contact the central Certificates program office at gradcert@marshall.usc.edu.