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.

Our new curriculum for our Bachelor’s of Science in Urban Studies and Planning empowers students to engage deeply with today’s most pressing urban challenges to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that make a lasting impact on their communities. Through engaging coursework with expert faculty and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll learn how to solve complex issues, and you’ll do so in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Upon graduation you’ll join the Trojan Family, a global network of alumni renowned for supporting one another’s career paths.

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.