Admission
Applicants to the Executive Master of Leadership degree program must have a minimum of five years of experience with progressively greater levels of responsibility in management or leadership positions.
Candidates for admission must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average. Exceptions to the minimum GPA requirements may be made when justified by exceptional work experience and letters of recommendations.
Applicants must submit a standard USC graduate application and fee along with official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. A current resume, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation are also required.
» Important Dates
» Information Sessions
» Application Materials
» Application Submission
February 1, 2010 – Admission application due
April 2010 – Acceptance notifications sent
May 2010 – Class orientation
June 2010 – Classes begin
Thursday, October 15, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.
Cardinal and Gold Room
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – 12:00 p.m.
Alumni Room
Additional dates will be posted soon.
All of the information sessions will take place at:
USC Davidson Executive Conference Center
3415 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0871
RSVP to Christine Schachter at schachte@usc.edu or 213-740-3415 for a parking reservation.
In order to complete the application process, applicants must:
- Submit the standard USC graduate application form and $85 application fee. Visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/admissions/grad to access the application.
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with progressively greater levels of responsibility in management or leadership positions.
- Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues who are familiar with your (a) managerial performance and ability, and (b) motivation to conduct graduate work.
- Submit a required statement of purpose on leadership experience and aspirations. The essay may include detail about your managerial experience, career aspirations, and how you believe the completion of the EML degree will contribute to the realization of your career goals.
- Submit a current resume which includes work experience.
- Participate in an interview if it is conducted.
Note: This degree program does not require GRE or GMAT test scores.
Online: SPPD strongly recommends that candidates apply online through USC's graduate online application system at http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate. The online system allows you to electronically submit the entire application including SPPD supporting documents, except for official transcripts, which should be sent directly to SPPD at the mailing address below.
By Mail: If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact SPPD at (213) 740-0550 or sppd@usc.edu to request a paper application.
Graduate Recruitment and Admission
USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 111
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
Tel: (213) 740-6842
Fax: (213) 740-7573
Email: sppd@usc.edu
Web: www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/