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Management and Organization (MOR)
- http://www.marshall.usc.edu/mor/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HOH431; phone (213) 740-0728.
- USINESS (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 www.marshall.usc.edu/registrationpolicies.
Designing management systems and practices that lead to organizational excellence; techniques for organizational change.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16666R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 28 of 48 | Michael McGrath | JFF LL102 | Word (138925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16668R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 46 of 48 | Michael Mische | JFF239 | | |
| 16669R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 45 of 48 | Michael Mische | JFF241 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16671R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 48 of 40 | Peter Carnevale | JFF241 | PDF (380132 KB) |  |
| 16672R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 48 of 48 | Michael Coombs | JFF LL102 | Word (226304 KB) | |
Major theories and practices of leading people in multi-national firms. Skills for facilitating cooperation, communication, and motivation among people from different cultures. Recommended preparation: BUAD 304
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16673R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 46 of 48 | Quentin Fleming | JFF LL102 | PDF (1342722 MB) | |
Management of the human resource function for organizational performance. Recommended preparation: BUAD 304.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16674R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 36 | Michael Coombs | ACC205 | Word (136758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16675R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 48 | Chris Bresnahan | JFF240 | Word (112483 KB) | |
Introductory leadership. Self-examination of personal leadership styles using survey tools, comparative models and in-class exercises. Duplicates credit in former MOR 476a. Open only to students in the USC Warren Bennis Scholars Program.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Sophomore
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16670D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 21 of 25 | Chris Bresnahan | JFF241 | Word (31260 KB) | |
Examination of practical challenges facing every leader through a series of in-class discussions and field trips to meet recognized leaders in the social impact sphere. 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 | 3:00-3:50pm | Friday | 17 of 25 | Adlai Wertman | JFF241 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16725R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 39 of 48 | David Carter | JFF241 | PDF (1282414 MB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16677R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 35 of 36 | Carl Voigt | JFF328 | | |
| 16678R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 36 | Carl Voigt | JFF328 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16698R | 033 | 1.5 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Thursday | 18 of 41 | Norman Zukis | BRI202 | PDF (269861 KB) | |
Practical knowledge on helping organizations develop innovations and lead change to leverage them. Exploration of innovation and change in different organizations and competitive environments.
- 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, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, 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 | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 41 of 52 | Michael Mische | JKP102 | Word (231907 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/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, Strategy and Management Consulting, 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: Strategy and Organization Consulting
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16694R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 41 of 56 | Michael Mische | JKP202 | PDF (783146 KB) |  |
Dynamic strategic planning; how businesses re-invent themselves; why change is difficult; politics of change process; leadership steps for implementing successful strategic changes. Cases and readings.
- 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, Strategy and Management Consulting, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing
- 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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| 16696R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 54 of 56 | Michael Mische | JKP104 | Word (245535 KB) | |
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): 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16704R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Monday | 28 of 52 | Carl Voigt | JKP102 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16709R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Wednesday | 58 of 58 (25 on waitlist) | Nathanael Fast | JKP104 | PDF (213956 KB) | |
| 16713R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Tuesday | 63 of 66 (5 on waitlist) | Nathanael Fast | JKP112 | PDF (214812 KB) | |
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/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, Global Supply Chain Management, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Research, Marketing
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: Section 16718 is reserved for MAcc/MBT students only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16703R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Thursday | 33 of 56 | Michael Coombs | JKP204 | Word (213504 KB) | |
| 16718D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 46 of 57 | Scott Wiltermuth | JKP204 | Word (100352 KB) | |
| 16720R | 033 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 46 of 56 | Michael Coombs | JKP212 | Word (229888 KB) | |
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: May not be taken P/NP.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16707R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Thursday | 42 of 78 | Chris Bresnahan | JKP112 | Word (61406 KB) | |
Successful leaders are effective at self-managing their thoughts, emotions and actions. Concepts and methods for developing essential self-management skills.
- 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
- Note: This course meets at the UPC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16716R | 033 | Lecture | 6:30-9:30pm | Tuesday | 57 of 57 (1 on waitlist) | Chris Bresnahan | JKP204 | |
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/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, Business Research, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16708R | 033 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 78 | David Carter | JKP212 | PDF (490226 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 instructions and the application form please see the Syllabus icon below.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16710D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | PDF (188925 KB) | |
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
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16735D | 033 | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (49664 KB) | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16712D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (46592 KB) | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16737D | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (49152 KB) | |
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: For information and application form please see the syllabus icon below.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16738D | 033 | 1.0-2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (48128 KB) | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 16715R | 033 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (47616 KB) | |
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, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Research, 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 |
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| Practicum for Leading and Coaching. | ||||||||||
| 16728D | 033 | 1.5 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Michael McGrath | ACC310 | Word (47205 KB) | |
In-depth review of the theories and empirical research in the discipline of organizational behavior. Topics include: personality, motivation, job design, leadership, and others.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16792R | 036 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 12 | Nathanael Fast,Scott Wiltermuth | HOH506 | PDF (191451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16635R | 033 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 10 | Nan Jia | HOH706 | PDF (257823 KB) | |
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 | 2 of 10 | Peer Fiss | OFFICE | Word (31867 KB) | |