Master Your Career with USC Online

The flexibility to participate in lectures when I was available, or to watch recorded sessions at a later time, was a phenomenal experience. With the demands of the military and frequent moving, I thought I would never be able to complete a program at USC but DEN@Viterbi far exceeded my expectations and enabled me to complete a master’s degree while on active duty.

I realized that I needed to update that traditional MBA because the solutions needed in today’s world require a fresh approach with the technical, business, and media experiences I’ve gained.

I found my experiences as a DEN@Viterbi graduate student pleasant and enriching. Although I was an online student, I had access to every resource my resident peers did. The live streaming of classes were of great quality, email/phone access to my professors and teaching assistants was always available and the ease at which I could rent books from the library was/is commendable. I was initially skeptical about the process and unsure of what to expect as an online student at USC. However, having experienced it from a front row seat I must say at no time did I feel disconnected from USC’s campus and all the opportunities available to graduate students. I highly recommend the program to anyone considering furthering his or her education remotely.

The MSHRM program prepared me to guide organizational development and change management initiatives which translated into a lot of meaningful and impactful results at my organization. Within months of beginning the program, I accepted a promotion and since moved on into management, where I continue to lead talent development and strategic people initiatives.

I have even more respect and appreciation for other disciplines like design, marketing, and finance and I hope I can have that type of talent in all my teams.