MBA in MBA (IBEAR)

University of Southern California (USC) (United States) ยท Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Marshall School of Business

Degree

MBA

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

MBA (IBEAR)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 30000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 145000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 145000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GMAT (Old)

630

TOEFL

90

IELTS

6.5

PTE

61

GMAT (FE)

585

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Sep, 2026

(June-2027)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Dec, 2026

(June-2027)

Document Required:

  • Admissions Interview

    University Specific

    Interview Sample Questions: 1) Tell me about yourself. (Expect follow-up questions) 2) Why did you choose your university? Your specific major/area of focus? 3) What do you like to do for fun? 4) What are your short-term and long-term career goals? 5) Name three firms you would like to work at after your MBA. 6) Why do you want an MBA? 7) Why now? 8) Why Marshall? 9) Where else did you apply? Which school will you attend if you are admitted into all of these programs? 10) What will you contribute to Marshall? 11) Tell me about a time when you didnโ€™t get along with your team. What did you do? 12) Tell me about one instance when you disagreed with your boss and how you handled the situation. 13) How would you handle a situation where someone on your team wasnโ€™t pulling their own weight? 14) What are three adjectives you would use to describe your leadership style? 15) Can you give me an example of a time you were a leader? 16) How do you incorporate diversity and inclusion into your leadership style? 17) How would your friends describe you? 18) What are your strengths and weaknesses? 19) Tell me an example of when things didnโ€™t work out as you planned. 20) Tell me about the greatest obstacle you have faced and how you handled it. 21) Tell me about a time when you demonstrated resilience. 22) Can you share a time when you identified an opportunity that others overlooked? How did you approach it? 23) Have you ever had to pivot from an original plan? Describe the situation and how you managed the transition. 24) What are you proudest of in your career thus far? 25) Backup plan regarding how to finance the program (If applying for scholarship at the same time) 26) Any question for IBEAR? Have you connected with IBEAR alumni/current students? What makes IBEAR stand out for you? 27) Why IBEAR specifically? 28) What's something not on your resume that you want to share? Passion? Hobbies?

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Applicants must have a bachelorโ€™s degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Youโ€ฏmustโ€ฏupload scanned copies of official transcripts from all schools attended

  • Essay

    University Specific

    1. Please discuss your near-term and long-term career goals. Explain why the internationally-focused IBEAR MBA Program is going to help you achieve those goals. (500 words)

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    We require that you submit at one recommendation, preferably in the form of a letter from a former supervisor, or somebody who has had the opportunity to work with you and observe you in a professional capacity.

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Copy of Current Resume

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE

  • Video Essay

    University Specific

  • Digital Passport Photo

    Common Document

    One Passport Size Photo (optional)

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    GMAT/GRE

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