MBA STEM Management Science Specialization
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The Management Science specialization of the MBA is open only to individuals who have been admitted
to the Marshall Full-Time MBA program and have successfully completed the majority of the “core”
required courses in the MBA program - after completion of their first semester.
MBA students who wish to transition to the STEM MBA submit a petition to the academic director of
their MBA program. The petition must include a brief essay explaining why the student would benefit
academically and succeed in the STEM MBA program.
To qualify for admission to the Management Science MBA the student must have earned a Marshall MBA
degree GPA of at least 3.0 and a cumulative graduate GPA at USC of at least 3.0.
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