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Management and Organization (MOR)
- http://www.marshall.usc.edu/mor/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in BRI104; Phone: (213) 740-0690.
- D class assignments for graduate students available in HOH103; Phone: (213) 740-5424.
- BUSINESS (UNDERGRADUATE) - Non-Marshall students may enroll in up to three (3) courses prior to be ing admitted to a Marshall major or minor. BUSINESS (GRADUATE) - Business students may register using USC Web Registration. - Non-business students may register for graduate business electives subject to the following restrictions: (1) proof of undergraduate degree; (2) minimum graduate GPA of 3.2; (3) maximum of 12 units of graduate business courses; and (4) prerequisites completed. All graduate applications and forms are available in HOH103, (213) 740-5424, email: registration@marshall.usc.edu. For the complete list of Business registration policies, visit www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies.
Develop analytical problem-solving and persuasive presentation skills to successfully analyze strategic business situations and convincingly argue your position in a competitive environment.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BUCO department but may qualify for major credit in MOR. To register, enroll in BUCO 252.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 15155R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 21 of 28 | Michael Coombs,Yolanda Kirk | HOH302 | Word (144244 KB) |  |
Explores business-government-society interaction. Examines how diverse interests and identities (social class, race, nationality and gender) affect the conduct and organization of business.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16676R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 21 of 40 | Paul Adler | HOH422 | Word (194443 KB) | |
An exploration of the nature of relationships at work; focus on analytical skills and self-assertion necessary to have effective, rewarding relationships. Laboratory simulations.
- Prerequisite: BUAD 304
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16671R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 28 of 39 | Robert Turrill | ACC236 | Word (136578 KB) | |
Role of professional consultants; data gathering methods; consulting approaches from strategy, finance, operations, information systems, marketing, and human resources; action planning; ethical and career issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16672R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 44 of 48 | Michael Mische | ACC201 | PDF (1109376 MB) | |
| 16674R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 40 | Terance Wolfe | HOH422 | Word (165322 KB) | |
Theories and methods of introducing change in organizations. Techniques for analyzing organizations, developing change programs, and implementing changes. Ethical and career issues of change management. Recommended preparation: BUAD 304
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16673R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 33 of 40 | Michael Mische | HOH304 | PDF (1086646 MB) | |
Theories and methods for analyzing and developing strategy. Fundamental tools for strategic planning. Advanced methods for analyzing industries and competitors, and determining the scope of the firm. Recommended preparation: BUAD 497
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16675R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 39 | |
Focuses on how businesses both contribute to and can help address environmental sustainability challenges and the role of the broader political-economy in shaping that interaction. Recommended preparation: University-level course in economics. Recommended for juniors and seniors only. Duplicates credit in former ENST 450.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16678R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 29 of 32 | Paul Adler | VKC205 | Word (193251 KB) | |
Theories, strategies, and ethics underlying negotiation and persuasion in contemporary organizations and societies. Emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed for effective negotiation and persuasion.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16679R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 54 of 56 | Michael Coombs | JKP104 | Word (155612 KB) | |
| 16680R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 45 of 56 | Michael Coombs | JKP104 | Word (155448 KB) | |
Theories and practices about how power, politics and influence affect organizational life. Knowledge and skills for diagnosing and managing these features of an organization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16681R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 39 of 40 | Nathanael Fast | HOH2 | PDF (331231 KB) | |
Theories and practices for developing and leading teams. Skills for creating team structures and facilitating team processes. Knowledge for diagnosing team problems and devising solutions. Recommended preparation: BUAD 304
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16683R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 39 | Robert Turrill | ACC236 | Word (132007 KB) | |
Addresses the business side of the sports industry; examines professional sports franchises, amateur athletics, and collegiate sports and how they relate to corporate America, the media, and the public sector. Recommended Preparation BUAD 304.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16684R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 40 of 40 | David Carter | HOH422 | PDF (261593 KB) | |
Examination of corporate strategy practices in an international context. Effects of cultures, political systems, markets, and economic systems on developing effective global strategies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16687R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 44 of 56 | Carl Voigt | JKP104 | | |
| 16689R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 42 of 56 | Carl Voigt | JKP104 | |
Frameworks for enhancing human capital performance motivation at work, including pay/incentive systems, job design, employee involvement, leadership behavior and self-managed teams. Cases, project and speakers.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16696D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 33 of 48 | John Boudreau | ACC201 | PDF (64669 KB) |  |
Theory and practice of organization design. How to maximize organization performance by aligning structure, rewards, staffing, processes, and culture with strategy and environment. Open only to graduate business majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Course covers How to ensure your organization effectively executes its strategy. How to maximize organization performance by aligning structure, rewards, staffing, processes and culture with strategy and environment. Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16699D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 25 of 36 | Judith Blumenthal | ACC205 | PDF (683444 KB) | |
How consultants assist clients to formulate strategic plans and re-align organizations; approaches used by major consulting firms; information about consulting industry, fee-setting and proposals. Consultant speakers and project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Management Principles, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16695D | 033 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 24 of 56 | Timothy Clark | JKP104 | Word (85268 KB) | |
Essential issues and problems of cooperative strategy. Recognize and evaluate collaborative opportunities to develop and assess an overall cooperative strategy. Readings, cases and group project. Open to graduate business students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Long Term Care Administration, Medical Management, Medicine/Business Administration, Nursing (Leadership and Administration)/MBA, Nursing/Business Administration
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16709D | 033 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 54 of 56 | Kyle Mayer | JKP104 | Word (84992 KB) | |
Explores the impact of environmental sustainability concerns on business. Reviews the forces driving change and business's strategic responses in various industries. Open only to graduate students in Business, Accounting, and Green Technologies.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Green Technologies, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-business students may register subject to the following restrictions: (1) proof of undergraduate degree; (2) minimum graduate GPA of 3.2; (3) maximum of 12 units of graduate business courses; and (4) any prerequisites completed. Applications and forms are available in HOH103, (213)740-5424, email: registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16708D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 27 of 54 | Paul Adler | JKP202 | Word (190252 KB) | |
Emphasizes legitimate and effective use of power to resolve conflicts and mobilize action through understanding the talent and self-interest of people involved in decision-making. Readings and cases.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16710D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 35 of 39 | Robert Turrill | ACC236 | Word (27136 KB) | |
Strategies and dynamics of deal-making; practical skills necessary to win in range of business transactions conducted in domestic and international settings. Cases, role-playing, films and simulations.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16716D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 53 of 54 | Peter Carnevale | JKP210 | | |
| 16718D | 033 | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Friday | 30 of 52 | Peter Carnevale | JKP112 | |
Contemporary approaches to leadership, including corporate practices to develop leaders; examples of successful and derailed executives. Students self-assess personal leadership and draft development plans. Readings, speakers, cases.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Professionals, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu. May not be taken for P/NP. Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16723D | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 52 of 52 (3 on waitlist) | Morgan Mc Call Jr | JKP102 | |
Business practices and issues in different sports markets; including growth opportunities; and innovative marketing strategies for attracting and retaining fans and corporate sponsors. Industry speakers.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Management Principles, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Non-Business student applications are available at www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies. Please complete and submit to registration@marshall.usc.edu.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16725D | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 50 of 52 | David Carter | JKP104 | PDF (328481 KB) | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16734D | 033 | 1.0-5.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Thomas Cummings | OFFICE | |
Individual or team projects studying the management practices of an industry, company, government agency, country geographic region, etc. Proposal, data collection, analyses, and written report.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16735D | 033 | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | Thomas Cummings,David Carter | OFFICE | Word (49664 KB) | |
Independent research beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16736D | 033 | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Thomas Cummings,Paul Adler,John Boudreau,Carl Voigt | OFFICE | |
Supervised on-the-job business experience in the student's area of interest. (Curricular Practical Training)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16737D | 033 | 1.0-2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Thomas Cummings | OFFICE | |
Hands-on practical experience working with a Marshall faculty member in the Management and Organization Department on an ongoing research project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16738D | 033 | 1.0-2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Thomas Cummings,John Boudreau | OFFICE | |
Individual or team project solving real business problems for an existing business entity, domestic and/or international. Proposal, field research, analyses and oral and written presentations.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: For an application form, please see the syllabus field below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16739D | 033 | 0.5-5.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Thomas Cummings,David Carter,John Boudreau | OFFICE | |
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developmentsin management and policy sciences.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Management Principles, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Corporate Governance is the overall system by which business corporations are directed and controlled, including rights and responsibilities of various stakeholders (board of directors, managers, shareholders and others) as well as rules and procedures for decision making. We will give special attention to the role of the Board of Directors and the key issues that boards face today.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| Corporate Governance | ||||||||||
| 16728R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 8 of 39 | Judith Blumenthal | ACC236 | PDF (627392 KB) | |
Survey of strategic management. Topics include historical overview of strategic management, research methods used, current theory, and empirical research on the developing paradigms. Open only to Business Administration doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16794R | 036 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 4 of 10 | Kyle Mayer | HOH506 | Word (49157 KB) | |