1.Official Transcripts

A bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. undergraduate degree from an accredited institution (regardless of field or major) is required prior to enrolling in the graduate programs. As such, applicants are not required to have earned their baccalaureate degree when applying, but must earn their degree prior to enrolling in the program. To expedite the review process, please attach official transcripts to your application. If you do not have such copies available, please submit your application before mailing your transcripts.

For applicants who received degrees from institutions outside the U.S., please click here for a list of minimum education requirements by country.

Official transcripts are required for ALL previous college work (undergraduate and graduate). Transcripts from international universities must be submitted in the original language as well as in English.

Please upload an official copy of your transcript to your application and mail one (1) official, sealed transcript for each college or university you have attended to:

USC Office of GRADUATE Admissions

3601 South Flower Street, Room 112

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915

Electronic transcripts can be mailed to: etrans@usc.edu

2.GMAT

All applicants to the MAcc and MBT Full-time programs must submit official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores. Test scores are valid for 5 years from the test date; scores more than 5 years old are not accepted. If you take the GMAT multiple times we will consider your highest score for admission purposes.

GMAT waivers are available for domestic students who hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above from a U.S. institution.

GMAT Website: http://www.mba.com

MAcc program code: 389-XR-28

MBT program code: 389-XR-07

NOTE: We will not grant an interview until your scores are received. If you resend new scores after submitting your application we may or may not be able to consider them based on the stage of your application review. If you do resend, please contact us at macc.mbt@marshall.usc.edu to notify our admissions team.

3.Personal Statement

Applicants will choose one of three prompts. These can be found in the application under the "Program Materials" quadrant.

4.Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for of your application. References should address your personal qualities, potential to succeed in the profession, and your ability to perform well in the classroom. Choose references who know you in an academic or professional context and who are familiar with your academic achievements, credentials, career aspirations and work history (if applicable). It is preferred (though not required) that one of these letters be from an academic source (professor) that can attest to your ability to successfully complete a rigorous graduate degree program. The other letter may be from a non-academic source (employer) that is familiar with your work history and/or career goals.

All letters of recommendation must be submitted using the online recommendation form found in the online application system. You will find instructions on setting up online recommendations when you start the application process.

5.Resume

Please upload a business resume that includes your educational and professional information. Professional information should consist of employment history starting with your most recent experience. Your resume should not be more than one page in length.

6.Interview

Interviews are by invitation only. Interviews are conducted by the admissions office staff and applicants will be contacted once all materials have been received. An invitation to interview indicates that your application has reached an advanced stage of consideration. Depending on where you are located, you will be asked to complete either an on-campus or an interview via Skype. No one will be admitted without completing an interview.

7.Application Fee

The application fee is $90. The application fee is waived for USC students and alumni.

8. English Language Exams

ALL International students are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). In order to qualify for the 2018 Summer Intensive Program, the exam must be taken on or after June 1, 2016. The score is valid for 2 years.

Minimum Scores:

TOEFL IBT-103

You must score no less than 20 on each of the four test components

PTE Academic- 73

IELTS - 7.5

You must score no less than 6 on each band score.

9. Proof of Financial Support (I-20 Form)

International applicants must submit documented evidence of financial support. The U.S. government requires that all international applicants provide proof of ability to pay tuition and living expenses for themselves and their dependents (if applicable) before a formal letter of admission and an I-20 form can be issued.

This document, stating your ability to pay for our one year program, must be verified by a bank and dated within the last nine months. Applicants who are relying on support from their home government or other official agency must send USC a financial guarantee letter -- preferably a bank letter -- with the sponsor’s name and address. Your sponsor's name (e.g. parents, relatives) on the financial document must be in English.