USC Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation transfers starts with ACAD 475a, ACAD 418 and ACAD 475b; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation
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Major Requirements
USC Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
BS in Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation
Required
- ACAD 475a The Garage Experience
Collaborative Student Venture Development
Complete all of these
- ACAD 418 Innovation Practicum
- ACAD 475b The Garage Experience
Business Requirements (8 Units)
Complete 8 units from these
- ACAD 183 Product Management for Challenge-Based Innovation
- ACAD 184 Operations Management and Finance for Challenge-Based Innova
- ACAD 185 Analytics and Marketing for Challenge-Based Innovation
Design Requirements (12 units)
Complete 8 units from these
- ACAD 176 Rapid Visualization
Path 1
Required
- ACAD 360 Design Strategy: Problem Solving for Organizations
Complete 1 of these
- ACAD 324g The Practice of Design: Ideation to Innovation
- ACAD 325 Human Technology Interaction and the User Experience
Path 2
Complete all of these
- ACAD 187 Digital Toolbox: 3D Design
- ACAD 188 Modeling Products with Solidworks
- ACAD 245 Fundamentals of Product Design
- ACAD 288 Constructing Digital Worlds
- ACAD 444 Designing Products for Industry
- ACAD 445 Designing Products For Licensing
Technology Requirements (16 units)
Complete all of these
- ACAD 230 Introduction to Interactive Physical Computing
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- ACAD 535 Ambient Computing for Fashion
- IDSN 572 Embedded Computing for Human Performance
Complete 12 units from these
- ACAD 274 Designing Interactive Data Systems
Transformative AI
Complete all of these
- ACAD 191 Python for Machine Intelligence
- ACAD 220 Introduction to Data Innovation and Analytics
- ACAD 222 Introduction to Machine Intelligence
- IDSN 543 Augmented Intelligence
- IDSN 544 Transformative Artificial Intelligence in Society
Full Stack Web Development
Complete all of these
- ACAD 275 Dev I
- ACAD 276 Dev II
- ACAD 280 Information Design
- ACAD 415 Dev III: Designing Applications for Emerging Platforms
Complete 1 of these
- TAC 404 Advanced Front-End Web Development
- TAC 405 Advanced Back-End Web Development
Extended Reality
Complete all of these
- ACAD 217 Extended Reality Design
- ACAD 288 Constructing Digital Worlds
- IDSN 537 Extended Reality for Fashion
- IDSN 539 Extended Reality Development
- IDSN 574 Extended Reality in Medicine
Augmented Intelligence and Data Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 191 Python for Machine Intelligence
- ACAD 220 Introduction to Data Innovation and Analytics
- ACAD 222 Introduction to Machine Intelligence
- ACAD 280 Information Design
- ACAD 422 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust in Connective Healthcare
- IDSN 543 Augmented Intelligence
- IDSN 544 Transformative Artificial Intelligence in Society
- TAC 449 Applications of Machine Learning
Business of Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 183 Product Management for Challenge-Based Innovation
- ACAD 184 Operations Management and Finance for Challenge-Based Innova
- ACAD 185 Analytics and Marketing for Challenge-Based Innovation
- ACAD 302 The Hacker Imagination: from Ancient Greece to Cupertino
- ACAD 402 Modern Brand and Community Playbook
- ACAD 406 Purpose-Driven Innovation Incubator
- BAEP 474 The Entrepreneur's Guide to Intellectual Property
- BUAD 315x Basics of Project and Operations Management for Non-Majors
- COMM 206 Communication and Culture
- COMM 375 Business and Professional Communication
- FBE 403 Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business
- FBE 458 Law of Forming, Financing and Managing Businesses
- JOUR 200w The Power and Responsibility of the Press
- JOUR 210x Basics of News Production for Non-Majors
- JOUR 472 Strategies for Monetizing New Media
- RISK 380 Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
- RISK 387 Risk Management in Entertainment, Sports and the Arts
Design Foundation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 177 Digital Toolbox: Design
- ACAD 178 Digital Toolbox: Motion Graphics
- ACAD 180 Digital Toolbox: Audio and Video
- ACAD 186 Digital Toolbox: Computational Visual Design
- ACAD 187 Digital Toolbox: 3D Design
- ACAD 188 Modeling Products with Solidworks
- ACAD 189 3D Tools for Product Design
- ACAD 190 Making with Materials
- ACAD 325 Human Technology Interaction and the User Experience
Design Strategy
Complete all of these
- ACAD 281 Constructing Experiences
- ACAD 302 The Hacker Imagination: from Ancient Greece to Cupertino
- ACAD 307g Punk, Counterculture, and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Ethos
- ACAD 325 Human Technology Interaction and the User Experience
- ACAD 350 International Experience
- ACAD 377 Industry Practicum II: Designing and Implementing Real-World Solutions
- ACAD 450 Industry and Impact Projects
- ACAD 480 Design Research
- IDSN 515 Professional Practices Residential
- IDSN 522 Inclusive Design and Design Allyship
- IDSN 523 Product Design for User Experience
Extended Reality
Complete all of these
- ACAD 178 Digital Toolbox: Motion Graphics
- ACAD 180 Digital Toolbox: Audio and Video
- ACAD 207 Narrative Technology and the Human Experience
- ACAD 217 Extended Reality Design
- ACAD 281 Constructing Experiences
- IDSN 537 Extended Reality for Fashion
- IDSN 539 Extended Reality Development
- IDSN 574 Extended Reality in Medicine
Health Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 260 Introduction to Healthcare Innovation
- ACAD 422 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust in Connective Healthcare
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- ACAD 432 Collaborative Prototyping in Health Innovation
- ACAD 463 Evidence Based Medicine for Health Innovators
- BPSI 411 Biopharmaceutical Marketing Analysis and Strategy
- SOWK 643 Advanced ISW Practice I: Adult Mental Health and Wellness
Interactive Technologies and Physical Computing
Complete all of these
- ACAD 230 Introduction to Interactive Physical Computing
- ACAD 275 Dev I
- ACAD 276 Dev II
- ACAD 280 Information Design
- ACAD 415 Dev III: Designing Applications for Emerging Platforms
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- AME 201 Statics
- AME 204 Mechanics of Materials and Structures
- AME 301 Dynamics
- IDSN 535 Ambient Computing for Fashion
- IDSN 572 Embedded Computing for Human Performance
- TAC 344 Advanced iOS App Development
- TAC 365 Data Structures in C++
- TAC 382 Mobile Game Development
- TAC 388 Developing Smart Devices
- TAC 404 Advanced Front-End Web Development
- TAC 405 Advanced Back-End Web Development
- TAC 425 Web Application Security
- TAC 460 Web Application Project
- TAC 468 Connected Devices Project
- TAC 476 Technologies for Interactive Marketing
Product Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 177 Digital Toolbox: Design
- ACAD 187 Digital Toolbox: 3D Design
- ACAD 188 Modeling Products with Solidworks
- ACAD 189 3D Tools for Product Design
- ACAD 245 Fundamentals of Product Design
- ACAD 288 Constructing Digital Worlds
- ACAD 344 Advanced iOS App Development
- ACAD 444 Designing Products for Industry
- ACAD 445 Designing Products For Licensing
- TAC 308 Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems
Year 1 - Fall
Complete all of these
- ACAD 174 Innovators Forum
- ACAD 176 Rapid Visualization
- ACAD 181g Disruptive Innovation
Year 1 - Spring
Complete all of these
- ACAD 174 Innovators Forum
- ACAD 182 Disruptive Validation
- ACAD 274 Designing Interactive Data Systems
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
Year 2 - Fall
Required
- ACAD 324g The Practice of Design: Ideation to Innovation
Year 2 - Spring
Required
- ACAD 360 Design Strategy: Problem Solving for Organizations
Year 3 - Fall
Complete all of these
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
- ACAD 376 Industry Practicum I: Designing and Implementing Real-World Solutions
Year 3 - Spring
Required
- ACAD 377 Industry Practicum II: Designing and Implementing Real-World Solutions
Year 4 - Fall
Required
- ACAD 475a The Garage Experience
Year 4 - Spring
Required
- ACAD 475b The Garage Experience
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have an Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation?
USC's Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation major preparation includes ACAD 475a, ACAD 418, ACAD 475b, ACAD 183, ACAD 184 and ACAD 185, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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