programs/marketing/usc-marshall-masters-in-marketing

USC (Marshall)

Masters in Marketing · Los Angeles, Los Angeles (CA), United States · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$85,841

employed at 3mo90%

Program Info

duration1Y

tuition$83,853

formatFull-time

teachingMix of case studies, lecture-based learning, and experiential projects

Class Profile

class sizeVaries, typically around 60

avg age25

avg work experience1.5 years

women %50%

international %40%

Rankings

QS rank#16

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

640-740 (80% range)

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3March 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

GSBA 524: Data Science for Business DecisionsMKT 512: Marketing and Consumer PrioritiesMKT 525: Consumer BehaviorMKT 543: Market Demand and Sales ForecastingMKT 556: Marketing StrategyMKT 566: Marketing Analytics

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsEntertainment MarketingDigital and Social Media MarketingInnovation and Entrepreneurship

Concentrations

AnalyticsConsumer Behavior

Top Recruiters

AmazonDeloitteGoogleMattelTikTok

Top Industries

TechnologyConsultingConsumer GoodsEntertainmentRetail

Program Highlights

-Experiential learning through live consulting projects
-Career development resources and workshops
-Small class sizes and personalized attention
-STEM Designation

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Marketing

deadline:

Oct 15, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Marketing

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[+]test: strong

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025