The USC Iovine and Young Academy was founded in 2013 through a visionary gift through entrepreneurs and by Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dre. Dre” Young.

The Academy provides a unique learning experience that prepares students to think critically, create, and innovate across industries. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts, Technology and Business of Innovation, a joint Bachelor of Science in Business of Innovation with USC Marshall, and a Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology. Students are placed in technology development, business strategy and product innovation positions upon graduation, and many of our graduates successfully commercialize their own startups before they even graduate.

Jimmy Iovine

Jimmy Iovine is regarded as both a legendary figure in the music industry as well as a forward-thinking visionary. Iovine, along with hip hop pioneer Dr. Dre, is the co-founder and CEO of Beats Electronics (Beats) and Beats Music, which were both purchased in 2014. 

Andre "Dr. Dre" Young

Learn More About Andre “Dr. Dre” Young

Andre Young, also known as Dr. Dre, was born in Compton, California, and began his career as a DJ in clubs around Compton and South Central Los Angeles. He cofounded N.W.A., which illustrated life in South Central with the album Straight Outta Compton.

Carsten Becker

John Bruneau

Lecturer / Extended Reality, Interactive Technologies

Stephen Child

Associate Professor of Teaching / Product Innovation

Michael Crowley

Professor of Teaching / Transformative AI

Faculty

Academy Alum Opens Resiliency Scholarship

The Nowak and Adler Resiliency Scholarship is one of the first of its kind in the country.

Joseph Sherbanee's start up inspired by his pursuit of his master's degree.

Double Trojan Creates Footwear Company Serving Amputees

As a Nonprofit Executive Director, Graduate Alum Amplifies Black Voices In Entertainment

Graduate Alum Amplifies Black Voices In Entertainment

From IYA to Nonprofit Executive Director

Brick by Brick, Young Students Literally Build Their Own Futures

Academy Alum Helps Design New Materials Lab

Home

Transforming the Way Content Creators Do Business

A Tool for Influencers

Academy alumni are part of a select group of individuals who have access to a lifelong network for talent and expertise, learning, connections, ideas, and support.  

Alumni Stories

Mixed Reality Studio

Grand Stair

Creator Studio

Podcast Studio

Metalworking

3D printing

Adaptive Classroom

The Hub

Student Conference Rooms

Mural

Spaces That Drive Innovation

Academy majors and minors work and learn side-by-side with majors from other schools at USC in the Academy’s new main facility, Iovine and Young Hall. 

The Iovine and Young Hall is located on the south side of USC's main campus, close to amenities located at the USC Village and directly across the street from several world class museums. 

IYA provides a unique learning experience that prepares students to think critically, create, and innovate across industries at the intersection of technology, design and business.

We provide a unique learning experience that prepares students to think critically, create, and innovate across industries at the intersection of technology, design and business.

About Us

The USC Iovine and Young Academy provides a unique learning experience that prepares students to think critically, create, and innovate across industries at the intersection of technology, design and business.

About Us

The Academy Difference