2. Personal Statement
Provide a two or three-page document that answers the following question: How will earning the Master of Science in Innovation Economics, Law and Regulation (MIELR) help you achieve your personal and professional goals? Please highlight your quantitative experiences in math and economics, such as your previous coursework or research projects.
Your personal statement should be uploaded directly to your online application.
3. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Provide a record of your employment history and a list of any distinctions, publications, and licenses/credentials. Your resume/CV should be uploaded directly to your online application.
4. Official Transcripts and Degree Verification
You must have earned your bachelor's degree by the time you enroll at USC. Following the directions provided in your online application, submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.
You must upload all of your materials into the USC online application system. Please see transcript information on the USC Graduate Admission website:
Per USC requirements, upload scanned copies of your official, up-to-date transcripts. The Department's admissions team will review those uploaded transcripts for an admission decision.
International Applicants: International applicants may be required to submit English translations of transcripts and diploma(s)/degree certificate(s); review country requirements above for further information.
If you hold any degree from outside of the U.S., USC does not accept or recognize credential evaluation reports from outside agencies. Only records issued by your previous institution will be accepted.
If you are admitted to USC, you may receive instructions to verify your degree with the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). For detailed information on how to obtain an IERF verification report, please refer to the Degree Progress website.
5. English Proficiency
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must take the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). TOEFL/IELTS waiver requests will only be considered if (1) your native language is English, or (2) you possess an undergraduate degree from an institution in which English is both the language of instruction and the only officially recognized language of the country, in accordance with USC Graduate Admissions Requirements.
- USC Gould does not set minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission purposes; however, we recommend a 90 TOEFL iBT and a 7.0 IELTS or above.
- Please have your official scores sent to USC. Instructions on how to submit scores can be found on the USC Graduate Admissions website.
- Test scores are valid for two years from the date taken.
- USC does NOT accept MyBest TOEFL scores of applicants as valid proof of language proficiency. We will consider the single best total TOEFL or IELTS score you submit, along with the sub-scores from that test.
The LSAT or GRE exam is not required for admission. In addition, letters of recommendation are not required.
The Admissions Committee will not review your application until all transcripts and supporting documents are received. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of your documents are submitted by the final application deadline. Be sure to regularly check the email address you have provided on the application in the event that the Admissions Committee requests additional materials or information.
