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Management and Organization (MOR)
- http://www.marshall.usc.edu/mor/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HOH-431; Phone: (213) 740-0728.
- 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 by contacting (213)740-5424 email: registration@marshall.usc.edu. For the complete list of Business registration policies, visit students.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies
Explores business-government-society interaction. Examines how diverse interests and identities (social class, race, nationality and gender) affect the conduct and organization of business.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16676D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 36 | Paul Adler | JFF328 | Word (118831 KB) |  |
An overview of how the media and entertainment (M&E) industries operate. History and changing organizational structures in film, television, music and video games.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16682R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 36 | Mark Young | ACC236 | |
Understand the nature, causes, and consequences of deviations from rational choice. Develop frameworks for controlling biases, improving your decision-making, and influencing other peoples decisions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16668R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 36 | Cheryl Wakslak | JFF328 | | |
| 16669R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 36 of 36 | Cheryl Wakslak | JFF328 | |
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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 36 | Michael Mische | ACC303 | | |
| 16674R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 36 | Michael Mische | JFF328 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16678R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 36 | Paul Adler | JFF328 | Word (113699 KB) | |
How firms in different industries manage strategic innovation for competitive advantage. Analysis of industry dynamics. Crafting and implementing innovation strategy.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Sophomore
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16679R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 36 | Mitch Feinman | JFF328 | PDF (439917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16680R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 40 | Christine El Haddad | JFF316 |  | |
| 16681R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 42 of 42 | Christine El Haddad | JFF316 | | |
| 16686R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 36 | Agnes Andor | JFF417 | |
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 | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 36 | Michael Mische | JFF328 | |
Application of leadership skills using goal-setting, self-knowledge and execution opportunities. Open only to students in the USC Warren Bennis Scholars program.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MOR 475 or MOR 476A)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Sophomore
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16690D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Friday | 11 of 26 | Varun Soni | JFF327 | |
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 | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 40 of 40 | David Carter | ACC303 | PDF (333103 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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 34 of 36 | Carl Voigt | JFF328 | |
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developments in organizational behavior, business strategy and organizational theory. (Graded CR/NC)
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| Leadership through Improvisation and Role Play | ||||||||||
| 16671R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 36 | Marco Aponte-Moreno,Kirstin Eggers | JFF417 | | |
| Sustainable Systems | ||||||||||
| 16688D | 431 | 1.0 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 6 of 36 | Chris Bresnahan | JFF327 | | |
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developments in organizational behavior, business strategy and organizational theory.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Towards a Sustainable Future | ||||||||||
| 16670D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 36 | Chris Bresnahan | JFF239 | | |
| Essentials for Leading Product Management Teams | ||||||||||
| 16673R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 36 | Gordon Ho | TBD | | |
| The Business of Energy in the 21st Century | ||||||||||
| 16685R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 8 | Shon Hiatt | JFF417 |  | |
Equip students with strategic and managerial skills in product management, focusing on leading cross-functional teams, leveraging technology, and integrating generative AI for innovation.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Business Analytics, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Marketing (Marketing Analytics), Social Entrepreneurship, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: MOR 530 is a foundational product management course, while MOR 531 complements MOR 530 with a capstone team project to develop a working prototype. Recommended to take MOR 530 first. Not a pre-req to MOR 531.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16727R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 15 of 36 | Nan Jia,Gordon Ho | JFF417 | |
Hands-on experience managing real products from start to finish. Essential processes and tools to enhance skills and improve professional prospects.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Business Analytics, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Marketing (Marketing Analytics), Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: MOR 531 complements MOR 530 with a capstone project to develop a working prototype. Recommended to take MOR 530 first, but not a pre-requisite to MOR 531.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16719R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 36 of 36 (4 on waitlist) | Gordon Ho,Nan Jia | JFF417 | |
Deconstructs the complexities of issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in organizations; explains the forces that shape the issues; analyzes real-life cases.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16732R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 15 of 68 | Shaun Harper | JKP112 | |
Explores mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness), compassion and their relationship to leadership. Focus is on clarity in productivity using evidence-based cases and direct practice. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16731R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tuesday | 33 of 45 | JKP110 | |
Types of crises, their developmental stages and nature and the faulty rationalizations that adversely affect businesses. How to recognize, diagnose and prevent crises.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16724R | 411 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 21 of 39 | Gordon Ho | JKP104 | |
Corporate Governance is the system by which corporations are directed and controlled. Includes rights and responsibilities of stakeholders; rules and procedures for decision-making.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16740R | 415 | 1.5 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 9 of 54 | JKP202 | PDF (429151 KB) | |
Organize successful mergers and acquisitions with focus on managing and synthesizing the integration process and impact on people and organizations across functions.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Law/Business Taxation
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16729R | 415 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 26 of 39 | Ryan Keefer | JKP102 | |
Theory and practice of organization design. How to maximize organization performance by aligning structure, rewards, staffing, processes, and culture with strategy and environment.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Fundamentals, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Strategy and Management Consulting, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Course covers how to ensure that 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16699R | 033 | Lecture | 8:00-10:50am | Monday | 17 of 54 | Kenneth Perlman | JKP104 | PDF (269673 KB) | |
How consultants assist clients to formulate strategic plans and realign 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/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Business Analytics, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Management Consulting, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16695R | 033 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 45 of 48 | Michael Mische | JKP204 | |
How firms in rapidly changing global environments innovate to develop new markets, products and services, delivery systems and organizational processes and competencies.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Technology Commercialization, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Management Consulting
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16700R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 19 of 39 | Jim Legeman | ACC236 | |
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.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Management Consulting, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16711R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 78 | Kyle Mayer | JKP210 | |
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, cases.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Fundamentals, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16713R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 26 of 78 | Chris Bresnahan | JKP110 | | |
| 16714R | 033 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 57 | Chris Bresnahan | JKP202 | |
Strategies and dynamics of deal-making; practical skills necessary to win in a 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/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Fundamentals, Business Taxation, Business Analytics, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Research, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Finance, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16716R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 55 of 55 (12 on waitlist) | Christine El Haddad | JKP110 | | |
| 16717R | 372 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Saturday | 31 of 48 | Peter Carnevale | ONLINE | | |
| 16718R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 55 of 55 (22 on waitlist) | Christine El Haddad | JKP210 | |
Analytical and behavioral tools that will enable students to effectively diagnose complex work group dynamics and take action to improve group performance.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Strategy and Management Consulting, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16733R | 033 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 30 of 77 | Jody Tolan | 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/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Fundamentals, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16723R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 32 of 78 | Chris Bresnahan | JKP110 | |
Marshall MBA Leadership Fellows Program (MLFP). Learn, practice and teach leadership. Engage in critical thinking and problem solving. (a) Foundations. (b) Practicum. Application required.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: Section 16728 is available to students admitted to the Full-Time MBA MLFP leadership program only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16728D | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 36 of 36 | Rebecca Heino | HOH114 | |
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/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Research, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16725R | 033 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 48 | David Carter | JKP202 | PDF (282366 KB) | |
Central challenges facing executives in multi-business firms; toolkit for analyzing and executing strategic and operational aspects of corporate advantage, M&As; and competitive dynamics.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Management Consulting, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Finance, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16720R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 36 of 54 | Arvind Bhambri | JKP204 | |
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: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16734D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | 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. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16741D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Independent research beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16736D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | 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/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16737D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Hands-on practical experience working with a Marshall faculty member in the Management and Organization Department on an ongoing research project. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16738D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | 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. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Application required. Visit www.marshall.usc.edu/elective-course-guide/independent-study.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16739D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developments in management and policy sciences.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeless Leadership | ||||||||||
| 16721R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 19 of 36 | Chris Bresnahan | JFF417 | | |
| Leading with Purpose: Business, Impact and Social Change | ||||||||||
| 16722R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 36 | Christian Busch | JKP204 | | |
| The Business of Energy in the 21st Century | ||||||||||
| 16726R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 (14 on waitlist) | Michael Mische,Shon Hiatt | JFF417 | | |
| Critical Conversations for Leaders | ||||||||||
| 16730R | 833 | 1.5 | Lecture | 9:30-4:30pm | Fri, Sat | 14 of 36 | Rebecca Heino | | ||
| Sustainability, Business, and the Future of Capitalism | ||||||||||
| 16743R | 033 | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 12 of 36 | Paul Adler,Geoffrey Garrett | JFF328 | Word (158963 KB) | |
Survey of organization theory with focus on the history and development of research on organizations. Open only to Business Administration and Public Policy and Management doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Public Policy and Management
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16793D | 033 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 0 of 10 | Shon Hiatt | HOH706 | |
Design and analysis of behavioral research; methods may include experiments, survey research, qualitative research, statistical analysis, special topics. Emphasis on rigor, validity and statistical power.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16796R | 033 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 2 of 10 | Eric Anicich | HOH706 | |
Seminar. Review and discuss current research in Organizational Theory, Organizational Behavior and Strategy. Presentations by faculty, visiting researchers, and advanced students. Open to Marshall Ph.D. students only. Graded CR/NC.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16635D | 033 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 10 | HOH706 | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Open only to Marshall Ph.D. students specializing in Management and Organization. Graded CR/NC.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16799D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |