Schedule of Classes

Management and Organization (MOR)

• http://www.marshall.usc.edu/mor/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in BRI104; phone 740-0690.
• D class assignments for graduate students available in HOH103; phone 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.

MOR 385m: Business in a Diverse Society (4 units)

Explores business in an increasingly diverse society. Examines how differences in social class, race, nationality, and gender affect how business is organized and managed.

• Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16669D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 36	Paul Adler	VKC211	Word (185856 KB)

MOR 431: Interpersonal Competence and Development (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16671D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	36 of 36	Robert Turrill	BRI8

Crosslist MOR 452: The Art of Case Analysis and Presentation (2 units, max 6)

Develop analytical problem-solving and persuasive presentation skills to successfully analyze strategic business situations and convincingly argue your position in a competitive environment.

• Prerequisite: (BUAD 304 and WRIT 340)
• Crosslist: This course is offered by the BUCO department but may qualify for major credit in MOR. To register, enroll in BUCO 452.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
15222D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	20 of 35	Donna Miles,Michael Coombs	ACC205

MOR 462: Management Consulting (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16674D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	41 of 45 (14 on waitlist)	Thomas Olson	HOH304

MOR 463: Organization Change and Development (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16673D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	36 of 40	Thomas Olson	HOH301

MOR 465: Advanced Methods in Strategy Analysis (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16675D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	33 of 36	Christine El Haddad	ACC205

Crosslist MOR 468: Cross-Cultural Negotiations: Communication and Strategy (4 units)

Application of intercultural communication theories and negotiation theories in the preparation and execution of global negotiations; strategies for creating mutual gains and sustained partnerships

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in MOR. To register, enroll in COMM 468.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20683R	Lecture	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 19	Jerrold Green	VKC108	PDF (133805 KB)

MOR 469: Negotiation and Persuasion (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16679D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	40 of 40 (10 on waitlist)	Michael Coombs	HOH305

MOR 473: Designing and Leading Teams (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16683D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	37 of 40 (4 on waitlist)	Robert Turrill	BRI8

MOR 479: The Business of Sports (4 units)

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	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16684D	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	29 of 40	David Carter	HOH421

MOR 485: The Rhetoric of Investing and Valuation (4 units)

Analyzes the rhetoric of classic investment texts and news on investing/financial markets; investigates how rhetorical arguments shape and influence the valuation and investing process.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16685D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	32 of 40	Sandy Green Jr	HOH421

MOR 492: Global Strategy (4 units)

Examination of corporate strategy practices in an international context. Effects of cultures, political systems, markets, and economic systems on developing effective global strategies.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16687D	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	44 of 48	Terance Wolfe	MHPB7B	Word (172032 KB)
16689D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	31 of 40	Terance Wolfe	VKC101	Word (172032 KB)

MOR 551: Performance Management and Motivation (3 units)

New approaches to performance motivation at executive and worker levels, 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): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16696R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	47 of 51	John Boudreau	JKP104	PDF (60631 KB)

MOR 555: Designing High Performance Organizations (3 units)

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): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16699R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Wednesday	36 of 54	Paul Adler	JKP204	PDF (239629 KB)

MOR 562: Strategic Choice and Valuation Analysis (3 units)

Advanced strategic planning using tools of scenario development and activity valuation for assessing market entry, expansion and business portfolio configuration. Exercises, cases and project.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16705R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Wednesday	34 of 51	Carl Voigt	JKP110	Word (17918 KB)

MOR 567: Interpersonal Influence and Power (3 units)

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, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16710R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Tuesday	49 of 54 (19 on waitlist)	Robert Turrill	JKP104	Word (11679 KB)

MOR 569: Negotiation and Deal-Making (3 units)

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): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16716R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Tuesday	26 of 40	Peter Carnevale	JKP112	Word (31744 KB)
16717R	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	17 of 52	Terance Wolfe	JKP102	Word (146944 KB)
16718R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Thursday	40 of 45	Mark Kennedy	JKP104	PDF (269431 KB)
16720R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	33 of 50	Mark Kennedy	OCC B	PDF (177330 KB)

MOR 571: Leadership and Executive Development (3 units)

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): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu. May not be taken for P/NP.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16723R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	51 of 54	Morgan Mc Call Jr, Glenn Ault	JKP204	Word (13984 KB)

MOR 573: Ethical and Social Issues in Business (3 units)

Analyze and act on ethical and social issues in business: understand theories, consider issues, and build personal skills. Readings, cases, project, exercises.

• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16724R	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	6 of 40	Paul Adler	JKP102	PDF (290400 KB)

MOR 579: The Business of Sports Entertainment (3 units)

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): Business Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Business Taxation, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Jewish Communal Service, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Dental Surgery, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Management Principles, Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16725R	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	46 of 52	David Carter	JKP104	Word (20248 KB)

MOR 590: Directed Research (1-12 units)

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, please see the Syllabus field below. Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16727D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 20	Thomas Cummings	OFFICE

MOR 597: Business Field Project in Management and Organization (1-6 units)

Individual or team projects solving real business problems for companies; situation analyses; research proposal composition; field research techniques; statistical analysis; oral and written presentations. Graded CR/NC.

• Note: For an application, please see the Syllabus field below. Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16729D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 20	Thomas Cummings	OFFICE

MOR 602: Organization Theory (3 units)

Ph.D. level survey course on organization theory with focus on the history and development of research on organizations.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16793R	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Peer Fiss	HOH506

MOR 604: Research Methods (3 units)

Critical issues and decisions faced by behavioral researchers in designing and implementing research projects.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, Business Administration
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10, 10, 10
• Note: Non-Business students contact registration@marshall.usc.edu. This is a Ph.D. level seminar course on research methods with focus on designing and implementing empirical research projects.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
16796R	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	2 of 15	Feng Zhu	HOH706