USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy Employee Directory
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
It is an academic unit at the University of Southern California created with support from Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young to cultivate creativity at the crossroads of art and design, engineering and computing, business and venture management, and communication. The academy emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, underpinned by the methodologies and expressive languages of the arts, technology, and business. Faculty from a range of disciplines collaborate to prepare students to become innovative leaders who can work across global markets. Undergraduates complete the program with a Bachelor of Science in Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation, a degree that results from integrating core disciplines to prepare graduates for a tech-driven economy and to address complex problems. Located in Los Angeles, California, the academy operates as a relatively small academic unit within USC, offering its specialized curriculum to students there.