USA · Master's
University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business)
USC Marshall MBA
University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business)
Course Overview
The USC Marshall Full-Time MBA is a two-year program based in Los Angeles, designed for candidates with three to seven years of work experience who want to pivot into consulting, tech, or entertainment. Marshall's location in the second-largest US economy gives Sri Lankan students direct access to LA-based recruiters at Disney, Warner Bros, Activision Blizzard, and the Pacific Rim corridor of trade and tech.
The curriculum opens with a core in finance, strategy, accounting and analytics, then unlocks electives across entrepreneurship, real estate, business analytics and entertainment management. The signature PRIME global experience sends every cohort overseas to consult for a real company, and the optional STEM-designated Management Science track lets international graduates extend their OPT work authorisation to 36 months — a major draw for Sri Lankan applicants targeting a longer US runway.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (minimum GPA 3.0 / Second Upper equivalent).
- check_circle Average admitted candidate has 5 years of full-time work experience — minimum 2 years recommended.
- check_circle GMAT (median ~705) or GRE — test waivers available for strong candidates.
- check_circle Two letters of recommendation and two written essays.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall recommended.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (USC accepts electronic scores only).
- check_circle Waiver possible if your undergraduate degree was taught entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount ($) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2 years) | $159,786 | Rs. 51,131,500 |
| Mandatory Fees & Health Insurance | $8,400 | Rs. 2,688,000 |
| Living Expenses (21 months, LA) | $45,000 | Rs. 14,400,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | $213,186 | Rs. 68,219,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Marshall MBA graduates are eligible for the 12-month F-1 OPT, extendable to 36 months under the STEM Management Science track. 89% of the most recent class accepted offers within 3 months of graduation, with median base salary around $150,000. Strong placement into consulting (Deloitte, McKinsey, Bain), tech (Amazon, Google, Microsoft) and entertainment finance (Disney, Warner Bros).
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