Overview

Other graduate programs may focus on one or the other, and business programs may focus on the economics of desired outcomes. Yet for businesses to succeed, understanding both the consumer and employee mindset is crucial.

The unique Applied Psychology MSc program at University of Southern California equips you to speak to both of these business challenges through the language and tools of psychology rather than the language of finance. Today more than ever, professionals who are experts in the Human Capital that drive organizations forward are in demand.

Career Outlook

Few areas of study can prepare you for more career opportunities in emerging fields than psychology applied to the business setting. USC’s Applied Psychology program offers the practical skills to solve real-world problems and prepares students for career paths in a range of interdisciplinary fields from marketing to human resources.

Graduates face a positive career outlook as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a higher than average growth rate of a variety of careers suitable for MAPP graduates. Illustrated below are projected job growth rates for sample career paths.

Additionally, USC’s MAPP graduates will be well-suited for jobs in other career fields such as:

Talent Acquisition

Research Analyst

Public Relations Specialists

Human Resources

Marketing

Advertising

Social Media Communications

Organizational Development

Career coaching

Consulting

Advancement and development

Customer relations

Placement Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Human Behavior: Foundations

Proseminar in Human Behavior: Applications

Research Methods in Applied Psychology

Consumer Psychology

Organizational Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a degree considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, as evaluated by the USC Office of Graduate & International Admission.
Your college or university must be recognized by the appropriate governmental ministry as a degree-granting institution.
All transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas must be written in the original language of instruction.
Official transcripts must show all courses and subjects taken and all grades (marks) received.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to USC by the college or university.
Diploma Supplements must accompany transcripts from institutions from countries that are part of the Bologna Accord.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Out-of-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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