Continued enrollment in the program requires the permission of the academic director of the program. For more information see the MBA Program for Professionals and Managers and marshall.usc.edu/mbapm. Course work includes sustainability strategies and practices, business law and ethics, and sourcing management. Office: (213) 740-6935 Admission: (213) 740-8986 map & directions. The certificate can be completed on either a full- or part-time basis, and classes are available during both daytime and evening hours. In year two, students continue to chart their own course of study. If for military, medical, religious or job-related reasons a student must skip a semester, the student must petition for a leave of absence. The University of Southern California is a diverse community of scholars, located in the heart of Los Angeles —a dynamic center for technology, health services, media and the arts. The degree can be completed on either a full-time basis in one year or on a part-time basis over two years, and classes are offered primarily at night to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Transcripts written in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. USC is a major research university that provides a wide range of academic programs. Content is delivered by faculty members with strong backgrounds in practice and research from different disciplines teaching in a team format to integrate understanding of business fundamentals, internal and external operations, business environments and leadership. The Master of Science in Business Research is designed to provide an alternative for Marshall PhD students. For more information see Business for Veterans (MBV) and visit marshall.usc.edu/MBV. All applicants are required to submit the following documents: (1) completed application form; (2) a nonrefundable application fee; (3) responses to required essay questions; (4) history of full- and part-time work experience or resume; (5) one official transcript from the registrar of each college or university attended (undergraduate and postgraduate, if applicable) whether the degree was completed or not. If granted, the period of leave is not counted in the time allowed for the completion of degree requirements, and the student is allowed to complete the degree requirements in effect when he or she was originally admitted. A wide array of elective courses offers students immersion in specific functional areas, disciplines and industries. Permission is granted only in exceptional circumstances. The Master of Management in Library and Information Science program is designed to educate professional librarians for leadership from every level of the organization in academic, urban and corporate environments. The DIA initiative ensures that diversity, inclusion, and access are part of the very fabric of USC. This program is designed for physicians in the medical field who wish to gain formal business knowledge and develop critical thinking skills.