MBA International Exchange Program - Q&A Session for Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 February 16, 2022 - USC Marshall
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MBA International Exchange Program
Q&A Session for Fall
2022 & Spring 2023
February 16, 2022
Exchange Partners
Semester-Long Study Abroad Programs for Fall 2022 & Spring
2023 Semester
MBA IEP Partner Institution Available Spot
Australia – Melbourne Business School 1
China – Antai College of Economics & Management 1
China – Guanghua School of Management 1
Denmark – Copenhagen Business School 3
France-HEC School of Management 2
Hong Kong – HKUST 2
Japan – Waseda University, Graduate School Business and Finance 2
Korea – KAIST Business School 3
Singapore – National University of Singapore, Business School 2
Switzerland – University of St. Gallen 2
Thailand-Sasin Graduate Institute of Business 1
UK - Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS) 1
Factors to consider when
select schools
• Academic calendar
• Number of units you can take
• Courses
• Career
• Location
• Talk to Marshall students who studied abroad in
the particular school
• Talk to former exchange students
Exchange Partners’ Academic Calendar
MBA IEP Partner Institution Fall 2022 Term Dates Spring 2023 Term Dates
Term 3: July 4 - September 11 OR Term 1: 17 January –27 March OR
Australia – Melbourne Business
Term 4: September 26 - December 4 Term 2: April 11 - June 19th
China – Antai College of Economics & Management September - January (TBC) February – June (TBC)
China – Guanghua School of Management September 5 - January 8 (TBC) February 20 - June 25
Denmark – Copenhagen Business School August 2022 – January 2023 January – June 2023
France-HEC School of Management September 12- Dec 16 January 3 - April 7
Hong Kong – HKUST August 27 - December 18 (TBC) January 28 - June 4 (TBC)
Japan – Waseda University, Graduate School Business and Finance Sept. 28 - Feb 3 April - July (TBC)
Korea – KAIST Business School August 29 –December 16 February 27 - June 16
Singapore – National University of Singapore, Business School August 8 - December 3 January 9 - May 6
Switzerland – University of St. Gallen September – November January - March
August - November (4&5) OR
Thailand-Sasin Graduate Institute of Business January - March (TBC)
October - December (5&6) (TBC)
UK - Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS) July - December N/A
Grade and Unit Conversions
Minimum
Minimum Maximum
Country Partner University Unit Value Grade to Obtain
USC Units USC Units
USC Credit
University of Melbourne, 12.5 MBS credit course = 4 USC 15 (50 MBS H2B(70-74%)or
Australia 15
Melbourne Business School units units) better
SJTU, Antai College of Economics &
China 1 SJTU unit = 1 USC unit 9 15 B or better
Management
Peking University, Guanghua School
China 1 PKU unit = 1 USC unit 9 15 B (80%)or better
of Management
Denmark Copenhagen Business School 7.5 ECTS = 3.5 USC units 14 (30 ECTS) 14 7 or better
France HEC School of Management 2 ECTS = 1 USC unit 12 (24 ECTS) 12 C or better
Hong Kong HKUST Business School 1 HKUST unit = 1 USC unit 8* 10 B or better
*HKUST: Maximum 10 units, but can request for more from HKUST. No guaranteed approval.
Grade and Unit Conversions
Minimum
Minimum USC Maximum USC Grade to
Country Partner University Unit Value
Units Units Obtain USC
Credit
B (70 - 79%) or
Japan Waseda University, Business School 1 Waseda unit = 1 USC unit 10 14
better
Korea KAIST College of Business 1 KAIST unit = 1 USC unit 9 15 B or better
National University of Singapore, 15 (16 NUS
Singapore 1 NUS credit = 1 USC unit 12 B or better
Business School credits)
5.0 (Good) or
Switzerland University of St. Gallen 2 ECTS = 1 USC units 8 (16 ECTS) 12 USC (24 ECTS)
better
Thailand Sasin Graduate Institute of Business 1 Sasin = 1 USC units 12 12 B or better
Alliance Manchester Business 12 (45 MBS 15 (60 MBS 60% (Merit) or
UK 15 MBS credit = 4 USC units
School credits) Credits) better
Academic Factors Academic Calendar: Fall: Term 3: July 4 - September 11 OR Term 4: September 26 - December 4 Spring: Term 1: 17 January –27 March OR Term 2: April 11 - June 19th Unit value: 12.5 MBS = 4 USC Credits: 50 MBS = 15 USC Passing Grade: H2B (70 – 74%) or better
Additional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Borders reopening but limited air travel
o Vaccination required
Quarantine: Take PCR Test within 24 hours of arrival and quarantine until
test is taken/negative
COVID Test: Evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR or other Nucleic Acid
Amplification Test (NAAT) test taken within 3 days before your flight’s
scheduled departure, or a medical certificate as proof of a negative Rapid
Antigen Test taken under medical supervision within 24 hours before your
flight’s scheduled departure, must be provided to your airline when you
check in.
Academic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: September 5 - January 8 (TBC)
Spring: February 20 - June 25
Unit value: 1 PKU = 1 USC
Credits: 9 - 15
Passing Grade: B (80%) or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o China currently allows foreign nationals with valid residence permits and visas to enter the
country under certain very limited conditions.
o It is mandatory for all travelers to be fully vaccinated in order to enter the country. At present,
eligible vaccines include Sinopharm, Sinovac, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson.
Quarantine: All inbound passengers are required to quarantine for at least 14 days upon arrival.
COVID Tests:
o All travelers are required to provide a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid (PCR) test and an IgM
antigen test conducted within 48 hours prior to departure to China. The test must be taken at
an institution recognized by the local Chinese embassy or consulate. A negative COVID-19
certificate must be submitted to the embassy/consulate for a health declaration approval and
presented along with the approval to the airline before boarding the plane. Further, travelers
will be subjected to additional tests on the seventh and 14th days after arrival.Academic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: August – January
Spring: January – June
Unit value: 7.5 CBS = 3.5 USC
Credits: 30 ECTS = 14 USC
Passing Grade: 7 or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o All fully vaccinated and recovered individuals are exempt from
pre-arrival testing. Travelers who have been infected with
COVID-19 and have recovered must present a positive PCR test
taken at least 11 days and at most six months prior to the flight.
Quarantine: No for fully vaccinated foreign nationals
COVID Test: No for fully vaccinated foreign nationalsAcademic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: September 12- Dec 16
Spring: January 3 - April 7
Unit value: 2 ECTS = 1 USC unit
Credits: 24 ECTS = 12 USC units
Passing Grade: C or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o Entry restrictions for travelers are determined in accordance
with a color-coded classification system: USA is Orange
o Flights are operating, although many routes have been
canceled.
Quarantine: No, exempt for fully vaccinate
COVID Test: No, exempt for fully vaccinated; however can be subject
to random testing at arrivalAcademic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: August 27 - December 18 (TBC)
Spring: January 28 - June 4 (TBC)
Unit value: 1 HKUST : 1 USC
Credits: 8 (10 with HKUST approval)
Passing Grade: B or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o Incoming flights from US are currently banned
o Required to present proof of vaccination
Quarantine: 14 days for fully vaccinated foreign nationals, followed by
7 days of self-monitoring
COVID Test: 48 hours prior to flight + 4 tests during quarantine + tests
on day 16th and 19th days of arrival + test prior returning to the US.Academic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: Sept. 28 - Feb 3
Spring: April - July (TBC)
Unit value: 1 Waseda = 1 USC
Credits: 10 - 14
Passing Grade: B (70-79%) or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o Borders currently closed to foreign nationals – unsure if will be offered
o validity of visas issued before or on December 2, 2021, is currently suspended except for
the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of a Japanese National”, “Spouse or Child of a
Permanent Resident” or “Diplomat”.
o All individuals entering Japan are required to fill out a health questionnaire prior to
departure and present the QR code generated upon arrival
Quarantine: 7 days quarantine; incoming arrivals are subject to six, and three days of institutional
quarantine. After completing their institutional quarantine, travelers will be required to complete
the remaining period quarantine at home.
COVID Test: 72 hrs. prior to departure + test upon arrivalAcademic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: August 8 - December 3
Spring: January 9 - May 6
Unit value: 1 NUS = 1 USC
Credits: 12 – 15 USC Units (16 NUS Credits)
Passing Grade: B or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o All Work Pass and Student Pass holders are required to be fully vaccinated to enter
the country.
o Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) have opened for fully vaccinated travelers for short-
term visits or holders of Long-Term Passes (graduate students)
Quarantine: 7-day SHN of their choice of accommodation followed by a PCR testing on
day seven, or none through VTL
COVID Test: 48 hrs. prior to departure + and day of if traveling by VTLAcademic Factors Academic Calendar: January – March Unit value: 2 ECTS = 1 USC Credits: 24 ECTS = 12 USC Might reduce course load to 16 ECTS = 8 USC for the graduation semester and with an approval from U. of St. Gallen Passing Grade: 5.0 or better
Additional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o Submit entry form and vaccination certificate or COVID test
o Foreign nationals from high-risk countries are not permitted to enter if they do not have proof
of vaccination
Quarantine: No for fully vaccinated for travelers from the US
COVID Test: Travelers are required to present either of the following documents:
o Valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate indicating the last dose received within 270 days before
arrival
o Recovery certificate not older than 270 days.
o A negative PCR test result administered within 72 hours prior to arrival or a rapid antigen test
administered within 24 hours prior to arrival.Academic Factors
Academic Calendar: Fall: August - November (4&5) OR October
- December (5&6) (TBC)
Spring: January - March (TBC)
Unit value: 1 Sasin = 1 USC
Credits: 12 Sasin = 12 USC
Passing Grade: B or betterAdditional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
o Must apply for Thailand Pass
o All inbound tourists are required to present evidence of a
hotel booking with payment made in advance
Quarantine: Yes, 5 days
COVID Test: Test 72 hours prior to entry and exit, test within first
24 hours of arrival and on day 4 or 5 for fully vaccinatedAcademic Factors Academic Calendar: Fall: July - December Unit value: 15 MBS credit = 4 USC units Credits: 45 MBS credits (12 USC) – 60 MBS (15) Passing Grade: 60% Merit or better
Academic Factors Must take the following courses: • Not-for Profits course: An in-person on-campus course starts in September and ends in November. • Two online electives that run from July - December with a three- day workshop on the AMBS campus in September.
Additional Factors
Travel restrictions:
o Air travel limited
Quarantine & COVID Test:
o Fully vaccinated (boosted after 4 months) travelers are exempt from all testing
and quarantine requirements, but need to fill out Passenger Located Form
o Unvaccinated travelers are required to carry a negative test report not older
than two days and take a pre-booked PCR test after arrival. Additionally,
unvaccinated travelers are required to undergo quarantine if the result of the
PCR test is positive, however, quarantine will not be required if the test result is
negativeImportant Notification Due to increasing COVID risk and other risks. • USC reserves the rights to cancel any study abroad program locations. • Partner schools might change instruction mode online or suspend their programs.
What else you need to know • Courses abroad must be taken on a letter graded basis • Courses abroad must be pre-approved by the MBA Program Office • Must not exceed 15 CR/NC elective units inclusive of IEP • Non-Marshall courses taken before will impact your graduation
What else you need to know • USC grade shows as credit/no-credit basis listed on USC transcripts • Must receive the minimum grade requirement to obtain USC credit (might be different from the host school) • Official transcripts must be requested by each student to be sent to GPP office • Possible delayed graduation
Tuition and Miscellaneous Expenses • Tuition & Health Insurance paid to USC • Some schools require students to use their insurance as well • Miscellaneous fees paid directly to host university (includes program fees, student health center, student insurance, etc.) • Additional expenses include airfare, visa fee, housing, books/supplies, etc.
• If enrolled in 4 or more units, finanicial aid is
disbursed 10 days before the first day of the study
abroad semester
• Consult with a financial aid advisor
• Increased budgets will be submitted to the Financial
Aid Office
Melbourne,
AustraliaFinancial Aid • Overlapping semester: Can’t enroll in any other USC courses during the overlapping semesters. If you enroll in other courses during the overlapping semester, you will be ineligible for financial aid for both semesters. • Check with your academic advisor and financial aid office if you are interested in study abroad program and need to take an independent study course at USC
Housing, Registering for Classes, Visas • Partner schools assist with registering for classes • Some partner schools assist with finding housing • There is some guidance for securing a visa. It is your responsibility to make sure you have the appropriate visa. Requirements vary greatly based on your host country and your citizenship. • Some schools provide mentors
Process
Register to USC
Result Confirm 500o course
Placement Notify Host School
announcement Drop additional
courses as needed
Koblenz,
GermanyIEP Placement: Consideration Factors • Academic performance • Background/work experience • Statement of purpose • Demand/Supply
Eligibility Requirements for Exchange Programs
• Active Marshall MBA or MBA.PM students
• Minimum 3.0 GPA at time of application and commencement of approved
exchange term
• All core courses must be successfully completed BEFORE term abroad
begins
• If you are a dual degree student or have taken non-Marshall courses,
participation in IEP will impact graduation requirements. Let’s talk.
• Not holding any positions in a MBA student organization during the
exchange semester
Melbourne,
AustraliaMBA International Exchange Program Application for Semester-Long
Study Abroad Programs
Fall 2022 & Spring 2023
Application Deadline: 12:00 PM March 1, 2022
https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePtSLyxDLCwMG5U
Documents to submit with the application:
1) Statement of purpose
2) Resume
3) OASIS or STARS report showing your completed course summary and your most recent GPA
4) OASIS report showing your current term registered courses
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