Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a meeting with a Professor?
Each professor keeps his/her own calendar. It is best to call or e-mail the individual professor to request an appointment.
What concentrations are offered by the Marketing Department?
Our Undergraduate concentrations include:
- General Marketing
- Advertising and Promotion Strategy
- Sales Strategy
- Global Marketing
- Product and Brand Management
- Distribution Management
Our MBA concentrations include:
- Client Management
- Product Management
- Marketing and Finance
- General Marketing
Does your department offer a Master's in Marketing?
The Marshall School of Business offers a Masters of Business Administration only. However, it is possible to emphasize the academic area of marketing. To apply to the MBA Program, please call 213-740-7846, or e-mail marshallmba@marshall.usc.edu.
For those interested in the PhD Program:
Please consult the FAQ page designed specifically for our PhD Program, or go directly to the PhD area on our page by clicking here.
For the business community:
Do the faculty members work with outside businesses on marketing projects?
Some courses, particularly at the undergraduate level, do conduct projects and market surveys using businesses as models. In order to participate at this level, it is recommended to e-mail the professor of a particular course directly, and introduce your business as a prospect for a project. (Please see the curriculum section of our site)
How do I find a Marshall marketing student for an internship or open position?
The Marketing Department now has a posting board located just outside the department office. It is our intention to post information regarding internship or job information on this board and circulate it in our specific elective courses. Please feel free to send any information or flyers to Yvonne King at yvonne.king@marshall.usc.edu.Undergraduate internship opportunities should be directed to:
Undergraduate Student Services
USC - Marshall School of Business
3670 Trousdale Parkway, BRI 103C
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0802
213-740-2689
ugcareers@marshall.usc.edu
Graduate internship opportunities should be directed to:
Elaine Sommers
MBA Career Resource Center
213-740-7925
esommers@marshall.usc.edu
The Marshall School of Business also hosts internship fairs for its undergraduate students via the Undergraduate Student Services office (213-740-2689). There is a central office on campus which is utilized by students throughout the University for internship opportunities. The office is located in the Student Union, office 110, and available by phone 213-740-9111, or e-mail at careers@usc.edu. For Marshall MBA students, please feel free to visit the Career Resource Center.
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