Undergraduate

Our Bachelor’s of Science is an exceptional path for any student who cares deeply about understanding and addressing the most pressing social issues of our moment. Here you’ll develop the skills and knowledge—in areas like political science and economics—necessary to tackle the increasingly complex forces that shape our society. You’ll do so in rigorous coursework and rich hands-on learning experiences. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to effectively engage communities and address large-scale local, regional, national, and even international policy problems.

With a Bachelor’s of Science in Urban Studies and Planning from USC Price, you’ll gain the tools to effect real and lasting change in these rapidly transforming and expanding urban environments. Through rigorous coursework with expert faculty and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll develop keen insights into complex issues, such as increasing affordable housing or building sustainable cities, to create thoughtful solutions. You’ll do so in in the heart of Los Angeles, one of largest, most vibrant cities in the country.

The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (BRED) provides the tools you’ll need to transform communities around the world. You’ll gain expertise in finance, urban planning, architectural design, and public policy to navigate an increasingly complex profession. You’ll put classroom knowledge into action with internships and capstone projects — graduating ready to take on the meaningful challenges of a career in real estate.

The B.S. Real Estate Finance and Development (BREFD) is a groundbreaking joint degree offered in partnership by the USC Marshall School of Business and the USC Price School of Public Policy. The program combines the strengths of Marshall in real estate finance and investment and the strengths of Price in real estate development and urban planning for an innovative and immersive experience for students beginning in the Fall of 2024.

Students enrolled in a USC undergraduate degree program may pursue a minor in the Price School of Public Policy. Our interdisciplinary minors can counterbalance or complement a main area of study. Particularly appropriate for students who might work in professions across which public policy plays a vital role, Price School minors are a path to specialization that can provide a competitive advantage in a student’s job search or for those who intend to apply to graduate school.

For a select number of exceptional students in the PPD major and USC undergraduate community, USC offers the opportunity to complete a graduate master’s degree while finishing their undergraduate degree. For most programs, students emerge with both degrees in five years, ready to excel in the professional workplace.