Following up on its earlier release of its 2011-2012 deadlines, USC/Marshall has announced its 2011-2012 essay topics. This year’s topics are below:
1) What are your short- term and long-term post MBA goals? How will USC Marshall help you achieve these goals? (750 words) If interested in a dual-degree program, please address in this essay.
2) How will other USC Marshall MBA Students benefit from your background, experience, leadership and teamwork skills? (500 words)
3) Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each)
a) A challenging international experience
b) A personal or professional setback
c) An entrepreneur you admire
d) Your family, including any ties to USC
e) Your most significant accomplishment
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged
4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application (250 words)
Re-Applicants:
If you applied within the past two years, please answer the following:
1) What steps have you taken to strengthen your application since your last submission? Please reiterate your short-term and long-term goals. (750 words)
2) Select two from the following and describe: (250 words each)
a) A challenging international experience
b) A personal or professional setback
c) An entrepreneur you admire
d) Your family, including any ties to USC
e) Your most significant accomplishment
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged
For more information, visit the program’s admissions website.
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