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DSO
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSO/
DSO 599:
Special Topics
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developments in data sciences, operations management, supply chain management and/or decision support systems.
(1.0-3.0 units, max 9)
Not available
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 Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Analytics, Global Supply Chain Management, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering
16340D
9:00-11:50am
Saturday
Lecture
Sudi Bhattacharya
DSO
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSO/
DSO 621:
Research Forum
Seminar. Review and discuss current research in Data Sciences and Operations. Presentations by faculty, visiting researchers, and advanced students. Open to Marshall Ph.D. students only. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
16230R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Vishal Gupta
DSO
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/DSO/
DSO 699:
Special Topics
Exploration of emerging topics, literature and research techniques in contemporary data sciences, operations management, supply chain management, and/or decision support systems.
(1.0-3.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
16231R
10:00-11:20am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Vishal Gupta
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 206:
The Power of Personal Finance
Develop knowledge and skills in areas of money management, budgeting, financial goal attainment, insurance, credit cards, and investments.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15286R
2:00-3:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Ayca Altintig
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 333:
Innovation Economics and Business: Beer, AI and Video Games
Analyze varied industries using legal, business, and economic principles. Emphasis is on how these forces shape marketing strategies.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ECON 203 or ECON 351 or BUAD 351)
Not available
16460R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Brijesh Pinto,D. Sokol
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 391:
Real Estate Finance and Investment
Introduction to income-producing real estate from the perspective of finance, market analysis, capital markets, development and investment. Includes focus on analytical techniques and computer applications. Duplicates credit in FBE 400.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Sophomore
15310R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Chris Parsons
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 400x:
Introduction to Real Estate Finance and Development
Case analysis examining economic and financial aspects of real estate decisions for non-business majors. Focuses on dynamics of financing, markets and the development process. Not available for degree credit for business majors. Duplicates credit in FBE 391.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15315R
2:00-3:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mark Sprague
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 403:
Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business
Legal principles of business: litigation process, constitutional law, torts, product liability, crimes, contracts, and leases, intellectual property, international law, agency, employment law, and ethics.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
15320R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Kevin Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 421:
Financial Analysis and Valuation
Develops and uses tools of financial analysis to evaluate the performance and assess the value of individual companies in an industry context.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ACCT 410 or BUAD 280 or BUAD 305) and 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Sophomore
15324R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Julia Plotts
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 424:
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Money and capital markets; derivative markets; foreign exchange markets; investment banks and nonbank finance, financial crises; commercial banks, Federal Reserve and conduct of monetary policy. Duplicates credit in former FBE 324.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from ((BUAD 351 and BUAD 352) or (ECON 203 and ECON 205) or (ECON 351 and ECON 352))
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Sophomore
15329R
10:00-11:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Fatemeh Nazarian
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 427:
Real Estate Law
Principles of law regarding real property transactions; buyer-seller, debtor-creditor, landlord-tenant relationships; environmental law and land use control; investments and syndication.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
15330R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Kevin Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 429:
International Business Law
Introductory course on the legal and regulatory environment of international business transactions.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15335R
2:00-3:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Kerry Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 432:
Corporate Financial Strategy
Linkage between financial theory and policy and corporate strategy, the role of financial managers in developing corporate strategy; applications of concepts and techniques using cases.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ACCT 410 or BUAD 280 or BUAD 305) and 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15341R
8:00-9:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Arthur Korteweg
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 435:
Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities
Emphasis on hedging tools necessary for portfolio managers. Introduction of all securities available in fixed income and provision of tools to analyze investments.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15350R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 436:
Financial Management of Multinational Corporations
International scope and dimension of financial planning; working capital management; financing and investment decisions of multinational corporations.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15336R
12:00-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Suh-Pyng Ku
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 437:
Entrepreneurial Finance: Financial Management for Developing Firms
Internal financial management of developing firms. Cash flow analysis; capital budgeting; sources of financing; risk analysis; measurement of profits; and mergers and acquisitions.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15352R
4:00-5:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Duke Bristow
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 440:
Trading and Exchanges
Theories, practices and technologies of trading at exchanges and in dealer networks. Sources of liquidity, volatility, profitability and institutional change. Domestic and international public policy issues.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15358R
12:00-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Larry Harris
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 441:
Investments
Theories and applications of investment decision-making; the behavior of security prices, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, market efficiency, bond valuation and term structure, derivative securities.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15360R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Lukas Schmid
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 443:
Introduction to Forecasting and Risk Analysis
Introduction to econometric tools and versions of Capital Asset Pricing Models to estimate financial risk, stock market risk premia and to project economic activity.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308) and 1 from (BUAD 310 or BUAD 312)
Not available
15363R
4:00-5:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mohammad Safarzadeh
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 445:
Applied Financial Modeling: Principles and Concepts
Analyze complicated financial situations, design specialized Excel tools and models not covered by built-in Excel functions and present analyses in a coherent professional manner.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15364R
10:00-11:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mark Griffiths
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 454:
Practicum in Investment Management - Portfolio Management
Application of advanced investment management techniques in a laboratory setting. Bond portfolio management, quantitative stock screens, derivatives trading, portfolio optimization. Off-site visits and presentations. Duplicates credit in the former FBE 453b.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: FBE 421
Not available
15365D
2:00-5:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Shane Shepherd
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 458:
Law of Forming, Financing and Managing Businesses
Law and ethics of agency, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, governmental regulation, mergers, creditor rights, secured transactions, bankruptcy, securities regulation and antitrust.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15367R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Kevin Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 459:
Financial Derivatives
A rigorous introduction to the pricing and corporate use of financial derivatives -- futures, options, forwards and swaps -- on stocks, exchange rates, bonds and commodities.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15370R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Scott Joslin
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 460:
Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
Practical understanding of the major strategic, economic, financial, human resources, and governance issues of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ACCT 410 or BUAD 280 or BUAD 305) and 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15372R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Gerard Hoberg
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 465:
Real Estate Analysis and Computer Modeling
Real estate valuation. Three approaches to valuation: Market comparison, income, and cost. Highest and best use analysis. State of the art real estate software.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or FBE 400)
Not available
15476R
4:00-6:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Stephen Silk,Andrew Menard
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 466:
Management of Real Estate Development: Feasibility Studies
By means of a significant real-world case study chosen each term, the development process is examined from the interrelated perspectives of finance, market analysis, and design and construction technology. Team-generated development proposals are presented in a consulting environment that includes industry participants.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or FBE 400)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
15473R
12:00-3:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Chris Parsons,Dylan Fonseca
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 467:
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Analysis
Gain skills related to real estate valuation, security analysis and active management.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15468R
12:00-3:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Marco Giacoletti
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 469:
Mixed Use Development Process
Design, financial, legal and management challenges of mixed use real estate development; field project.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or RED 375 or ARCH 302B)
Not available
51689D
9:00-11:50am
Friday
Lecture
Richard Green
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 470:
Advanced Real Estate Analysis
Mixed lecture/case approach covering market analysis, asset valuation, ownership structure, negotiation, asset management, corporate real estate, portfolio management, and affordable housing, appraisal and advanced financial modeling.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or FBE 400)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
15471R
4:00-7:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Eric Willett
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 491:
Real Estate Finance Colloquium
The roles of economics and finance in real estate. Lessons from history, the origin of real estate bubbles, how real estate markets work.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15383R
4:00-6:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Stephen Silk,Andrew Menard
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 499:
Special Topics
Current developments in the field of finance and business economics; topics to be selected each semester.
(2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 215 or BUAD 306 or BUAD 308)
Not available
15385R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Nikhil Bhatia
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 501:
Investment Banking Fundamentals
The role of an investment banking associate. Students will effectively function as a junior banker through a sell-side merger and acquisition (M & A) process.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration, 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, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Finance, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
15422D
6:30-9:30pm
Thursday
Lecture
Brian Little
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 504:
The FinTech and Blockchain Revolution
Emerging business models in finance including crowdfunding, marketplace lending, new payment solutions and wealth management automation.
(1.5 units)
Not available
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, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
15384D
6:30-9:30pm
Monday
Lecture
James Healy,Ben Gusberg
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 527:
Entrepreneurial Finance: Financial Management for Developing Firms
Internal financial management of developing firms. Cash flow analysis; capital budgeting; sources of financing; risk analysis; measurement of profits; and mergers and acquisitions.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15398D
12:30-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Arthur Korteweg
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 529:
Financial Analysis and Valuation
An applications-oriented course to develop the financial and accounting tools required to do financial planning valuation and assessment of financial performance.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521B or GSBA 548)
Not available
15400D
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Suh-Pyng Ku
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 532:
Corporate Financial Strategy
Linkage between financial theory and policy and corporate strategy; the role of financial managers in developing corporate strategy; applications of concepts and techniques using cases.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15410D
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Ayca Altintig
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 535:
Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities
The basic principles underlying fixed income securities and how these principles apply to the practical aspects of fixed income management.
(1.5-3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15417D
5:00-6:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Nikhil Bhatia
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 540:
Hedge Funds
Introduction to the investment strategies used by hedge funds, the quantitative tools and business plans used to implement them. Prerequisites: GSBA 521b or GSBA 548. Recommended preparation: Statistics and Calculus.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15413D
6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Mick Swartz
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 543:
Forecasting and Risk Analysis
Application of econometric tools and versions of capital asset pricing models to estimate financial risk and stock market risk premia for portfolio management.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 506 or GSBA 506B or GSBA 524 or GSBA 545)
Not available
15418D
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mohammad Safarzadeh
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 545:
Applied Financial Modeling
Hands-on Excel skills necessary to analyze complicated financial situations and to present the analysis in a coherent and professional manner.
(3.0 units)
Not available
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/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Medicine/Business Administration, Finance
15421D
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mark Griffiths
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 551:
Quantitative Investing
Build, test and implement the types of models in use by quantitative asset managers.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: FBE 555
Not available
15420D
8:00-10:50am
Saturday
Lecture
Engin Kose
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 553b:
Applied Portfolio Management
Application of advanced portfolio management techniques in a laboratory setting. Bond portfolio management, quantitative stock screens, derivatives trading, portfolio optimization. Off-site visits and presentations.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: FBE 553A
Not available
15424D
2:00-4:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Shane Shepherd
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 554:
Trading and Exchanges
Theories, practices and technologies of trading at exchanges and in dealer networks. Sources of liquidity, volatility, profitability and institutional change. Domestic and international public policy issues.
(3.0 units)
Not available
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, Financial Analysis and Valuation, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
15426D
9:30-10:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Larry Harris
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 555:
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Analysis and management of common stocks and fixed income securities; development of modern portfolio theory and the efficient market hypothesis; organization of securities markets.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15427D
8:00-9:20am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Shane Shepherd
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 557:
Business Law and Ethics
Business law of traditional and e-contracts, UCC, crimes, torts, employment, ethics, social responsibility, intellectual property, digital law, e-commerce, accountants' liability, property, estates, and government regulation.
(3.0 units)
Not available
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, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Sustainability and Business, Social Entrepreneurship
15436D
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Kerry Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 558:
Law for Structuring, Financing, and Managing Businesses
Legal environment of agency law, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, corporate formation and financing, corporate governance, securities law, acquisitions, bankruptcy, and business ethics.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, 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, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Finance, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
15440D
6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Kerry Fields
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 559:
Management of Financial Risk
Analysis of commodity, futures, and options contracts; theoretical and empirical approaches; spot and futures price relationships, speculation and hedging strategies; market efficiency.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15443D
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Scott Joslin
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 560:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Practical application of the critical components of M&A: deal flow strategies, preliminary negotiations, deal structures, due diligence, valuation, post-merger integration, and regulations.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15447D
11:00-12:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Gerard Hoberg
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 565:
Economics of Urban Land Use: Feasibility Studies
Economic, market and financial analysis related to feasibility of real estate development; theory and case analysis. Prerequisite: GSBA 521b or GSBA 548
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15463D
5:00-6:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Robert Tarnofsky
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 566:
Real Estate Finance Analysis and Modeling
Real estate cash flow modeling, analysis and valuation using state-of-the-art software.
(1.5 units)
Not available
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, Finance, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
15464D
5:00-6:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Mark Sprague
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 590:
Directed Research
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.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15475D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 591:
Real Estate Finance and Investment
Analysis of investment in and financing of real estate assets including projections, valuation, deal structure, contracts, portfolio and tax and entity considerations.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (GSBA 521 or GSBA 521b or GSBA 548)
Not available
15477D
6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
John Ayoob
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 592:
Field Research in Finance or Business Economics
Individual or team projects studying the business practices of an industry, company, government agency, country, geographic region, etc. Proposal, data collection, analyses, and written report. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
15478D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 593:
Independent Research in Finance or Business Economics
Independent research beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
15480D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Rahsan Akbulut
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 595:
Internship in Finance or Business Economics
Supervised on-the-job business experience in the student's area of interest. (Curricular Practical Training.) Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-2.0 units, max 9)
Not available
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, Finance, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
15493D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 596:
Research Practicum in Finance or Business Economics
Hands-on practical experience working with a Marshall faculty member in the Finance and Business Economics Department on an ongoing research project. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-2.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
15479D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 597:
Consulting Project in Finance or Business Economics
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.
(0.5-5.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
15474D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 599:
Special Topics
Current developments in the field of Finance and Business Economics; topics to be selected each semester.
(1.0-3.0 units, max 9)
Not available
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, Finance, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering
15481D
12:30-3:20pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Marco Giacoletti
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 621:
Research Forum
Seminar. Review and discuss current research in Finance and Business Economics. Presentations by faculty, visiting researchers, and advanced students. Open to Marshall Ph.D. students only. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
15486R
9:45-10:20am
Friday
Lecture
Kenneth Ahern
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 630:
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Core theory and empirical evidence in corporate finance.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
15491R
1:00-3:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
FBE
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/FBE/
FBE 633:
Fundamentals of Asset Pricing
Financial Economics course that focuses on core theory and empirical evidence in asset pricing.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
15490R
1:00-2:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 529:
Strategic Formulation for Competitive Advantage
Analyses of environments and competition, the bases of competitive strategy, strategy models, and the achievement of sustainable competitive advantage. Duplicates Credit in GSBA 519a, GSBA 519b and GSBA 540.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
15731D
6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 541:
Foundations of Your Professional Value
Foundational knowledge to discover, identify and leverage the professional value each person brings to today's job market.
(0.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
15670R
1:00-2:30pm
Saturday
Lecture
Kirk Snyder
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 548:
Corporate Finance
Modern theory of corporate investment and financing decisions. (Duplicates credit in GSBA 521a and GSBA 521b.)
(2.0-3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
15905R
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Duke Bristow
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 555:
Management and Organization of the Creative Industries
How creative industries (motion pictures, television, publishing, radio, music, arts, games) operate and are organized. Critical discussion of pressing issues that these industries face.
(3.0 units)
Not available
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
15847D
6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 582:
The Global Context and International Business
Impact of political, economic, social/cultural and institutional factors on business performance and industry structure in a global context. GLOBE. Requires international travel.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
15971D
8:00-11:50am
Saturday
Lecture
Baizhu Chen
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 590:
Directed Research
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.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16064D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 592:
Field Research in Business
Individual or team projects studying the business practices of an industry, company, government agency, country, geographic region, etc. Proposal, data collection, analyses, and written report. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
16069D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 593:
Independent Research in Business
Independent research beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required. Open only to Masters Students. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-4.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
16073D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 595:
Internship in Business
Supervised on-the-job business experience in the student's area of interest. (Curricular Practical Training) Graduate business students only. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-2.0 units, max 9)
Not available
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
16079D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 596:
Research Practicum in Business
Hands-on practical experience working with a Marshall faculty member on an ongoing research project. Open only to master's and doctoral students. Graded Credit/No Credit.
(0.5-2.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
16084D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 597:
Consulting Project in Business
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. Open only to master and doctoral students.
(1.0-0.5 units, max 12)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
16090D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 603:
Causal Inference Research Methods
Contemporary approaches to causal inference in observational data for applied research in the social sciences.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
16109R
1:00-3:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Tom Chang,Hyo Kang
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 612:
Selected Issues in Economic Theory II
Further investigation of selected topics in methodology and research perspectives of economics. Topics vary in response to new developments and current trends in the field.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 602
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
16111R
9:00-11:50am
Tuesday
Lecture
Odilon Camara
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 790:
Research
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0-12.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16125D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 794a:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16130R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 794b:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 794A
Not available
16131R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 794c:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 794B
Not available
16132R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 794d:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 794C
Not available
16133R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
GSBA
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/GSBA/
GSBA 794z:
Doctoral Dissertation
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
(0.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 794D
Not available
16134D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 503:
Information Description, Organization, and Retrieval
An overview and critical analysis of current practices of information organization, cataloguing, access and reference services, including a conceptual understanding of these skills.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Science
16967R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Caroline Muglia
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 504:
Research Methods in Library and Information Management
An overview of research methods in information management including the conceptualization of research problems, literature reviews, research design, sampling, measurement, data collection and data analysis. Open only to Library and Information Science students.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Science
16972R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Andrzej Rutkowski
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 511:
Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals
An overview of research in learning emphasizing the role of academic librarians as instructors and facilitators of information navigation.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 502 and GSBA 509 and GSBA 510 and LIM 500 and LIM 502 and LIM 503 and LIM 504
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16977R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Stacy Williams
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 536:
Library Project Management
Working in teams and delivering effective presentations is reinforced through an introduction to project management. A project management plan, research paper and presentation are required.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: LIM 535
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16992R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Marion Philadelphia
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 552:
Strategic Information and Competitive Analysis
Searching sophisticated for-fee and free sources of information unique to particular industry client groups, synthesizing and translating information ethically to critical intelligence.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 502 and GSBA 509 and GSBA 510 and LIM 500 and LIM 502 and LIM 503 and LIM 504
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16979R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Eimmy Solis
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 563:
Partnerships and Collaborations in Libraries
How information professionals collaborate with nonprofit, for-profit (private) and governmental organizations. Theory and practice emphasizing critical analysis of policies, services, and trends.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 502 and GSBA 509 and GSBA 510 and LIM 500 and LIM 502 and LIM 503 and LIM 504
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16976R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Gary Shaffer
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 593:
Independent Research in Library and Information Management
Opportunity to pursue independent research in an area of interest above and beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required.
(2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisite: LIM 535 and LIM 536 and LIM 537
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16994R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Ruth Wallach
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 595:
Internship in Library and Information Management
Supplements the academic learning experience with temporary employment (paid or unpaid) in the information professions. Supervised by host organization and overseen by MMLIS faculty member.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: LIM 535 and LIM 536 and LIM 537
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
16995R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Melissa Miller
LIM
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/LIM/
LIM 598:
Capstone in Library and Information Management
Student-driven research or project-based experience that integrates the knowledge from course work and applies it to current issues in the field.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 502 and GSBA 509 and GSBA 510 and LIM 500 and LIM 502 and LIM 503 and LIM 504
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Library and Information Management, Library and Information Science
17000R
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Jade Winn
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 333:
Innovation Economics and Business: Beer, AI and Video Games
Analyze varied industries using legal, business, and economic principles. Emphasis is on how these forces shape marketing strategies.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ECON 203 or ECON 351 or BUAD 351)
Not available
16460R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Brijesh Pinto,D. Sokol
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 402:
Introduction to Marketing Analytics
Analyze marketing data and develop actionable insights to guide marketing decisions. Apply statistical tools, machine learning, and economic analysis to digital marketing problems.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16465R
10:00-11:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Dinesh Puranam
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 404:
Happiness and Wellbeing in the Marketplace
Examine happiness and wellbeing in consumer culture. Integrate insights from various fields (e.g., psychology, sociology, policy) into discussions about business, individual wellbeing, and societal welfare.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16467R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Arianna Uhalde
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 405:
Marketing Communication and Promotion Strategy
Develop skills for effective marketing communication and promotion. Consider objectives and components of a strategic plan (including marketplace analysis, research, campaign development, and media planning).
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 307 or COMM 200 or COMM 302 or PR 340)
Not available
16469R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Arianna Uhalde
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 425:
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Examine the changing world of the connected consumer. Gain introductory knowledge about consumers online and digital marketing tactics across industries.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: BUAD 307
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Sophomore
16479R
10:00-11:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Kristen Schiele
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 428:
Social Media Strategy for Business
Examine the use of social media for business across industries. Understand theories and frameworks for strategic content creation and posting as technology and platforms evolve.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16481R
6:00-7:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Elena Hansen
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 430:
Omnichannel Retail Strategy
Examine retail management in physical stores and online environments. Discuss buying and managing merchandise, store/platform layout, pricing, promotion, and supplier relationships.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16484R
8:00-9:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Ariela Turndorf
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 450:
Consumer Behavior and Marketing
Examine diverse consumers behavior including acquisition, usage and disposition of products. Understand the psychological, social and cultural influences that drive consumers decisions.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16495R
2:00-3:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Dennis Schorr
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 465:
Multicultural Marketing
Examine how marketers adapt the marketing mix to serve consumers from diverse cultures, considering differing social norms and regulations across the global marketplace.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
16502R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Ariela Turndorf
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 488:
Marketing Capstone: From Strategy to Execution
Apply knowledge of marketing to various case studies. Understand challenging decisions marketers must make and offer recommendations after thorough analysis. Recommended during student's senior year.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: BUAD 307
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
16503R
2:00-3:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Joseph Priester
MKT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/MKT/
MKT 499:
Special Topics
Current developments in the field of Marketing; topics to be selected each semester.
(2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisite: BUAD 307
Not available
16504R
4:00-5:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Kristen Schiele