This is a master’s degree. The name of the degree is a Master of Leadership (ML).

The EML program consists of a 28-unit curriculum (seven classes), comprised of four core courses and three electives.  

The program may be completed in as little as 14 months by taking the electives in conjunction with the core courses or after completing the core classes, thereby making it a two-year program.

It would be better described as a hybrid program that blends on-campus sessions and internet based assignments that will enhance ongoing contact between faculty and students.

**Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, course instruction is being delivered via Zoom. The program will resume its hybrid format when it is safe to do so.**

The four core classes are offered in an intensive format, which is highly interactive and is designed to accommodate the scheduling demands of working professionals. Each four-unit course meets for eight days that are scheduled around weekends, typically in two or three block per semester, that meet approximately four weeks apart.

The three electives can be selected from a variety of courses offered through the Price School in Los Angeles and Sacramento, as well as other academic units at USC, such as the Marshall School of Business and Annenberg School of Communication. The electives are offered in a variety of formats, including traditional (weekly), intensive format, and online.

**Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, course instruction is being delivered via Zoom. The program will resume its hybrid format when it is safe to do so.**

The cohorts range in size from about 25-30.

MBA programs generally are highly technical and quantitative. They provide an understanding in foundational business practices, but rarely focus on leadership capacities. The Master of Leadership, on the other hand, focuses on skills such as visioning, strategic management, communication, motivation, and conflict resolution, commonly referred to as “people skills”. These skills are highly important to develop because of their transferability. 

EML admission is based on:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with progressively greater levels of responsibility in management or leadership positions

• Strong recommendation letters from professional references

• Commitment to educational and career goals, as demonstrated particularly in the statement of purpose

The EML program does not require the GRE or GMAT test scores for admission.

The following items are required in order to complete the application process:

• USC Graduate Application

• Non-refundable Application Fee

• Official Transcripts

• Resume

• Letters of Recommendation

• Personal

  Please visit our admission page for further details about each of these items.

   

Information about scholarships and financial support is available here. Perspective students are also encouraged to seek outside scholarship and financial aid.