Geoffrey Garrett became Special Advisor to USC President Beong-Soo Kim for Global Strategy and Engagement in 2026 and serves as Provost Professor and Professor of Management and Organization.
After six years as Dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Garrett was Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business from 2020 to 2026. During his deanship, Marshall made transformational investments in new SUPPLY CHAIN and RISK MANAGEMENT institutes as well as initiatives in DIGITAL ASSETS, DIGITAL COMPETITION, ENERGY TRANSITION, and the ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY. Under his leadership, Marshall launched NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY JOINT UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES with other USC schools, STEM-CERTIFIED all undergraduate programs, and grew Marshall's graduate BUSINESS ANALYTICS and FINANCE programs. During his deanship, the undergraduate business program reached GENDER PARITY and he led the creation of EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING endowed chairs for the School's most distinguished teaching faculty.
From 2005–2008, Garrett taught at USC as a professor of international relations, business administration, communications, and law while also serving as President of the Pacific Council on International Policy. In his native Australia, Garrett was the founding CEO of the United States Studies Centre and dean of the business schools at both The University of Sydney and The University of New South Wales (UNSW). A distinguished international political economist with over 25,000 Google Scholar citations, Garrett has also held academic appointments at Oxford, Stanford, and Yale universities and is a member of the Australian Academy of the Social Sciences.
Garrett is widely recognized as a leading expert on global politics, economics, and business and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and The Economist. He has authored books on globalization and the global diffusion of democracy and markets.
He also serves on the board of directors for Park Hotels and Resorts, the Governing Council of the BITS School of Management in India, and the International Advisory Boards of Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) and the Fudan University Business School in China. He is a winner of the Foreign Policy Association Medal and the Advance Global Australian Award.
Garrett holds a BA (Honors) from the Australian National University, and an MA and PhD from Duke University, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
DEAN'S REPORTS
2024-2025 Dean's Report — Spring Update
“We’re committed to becoming the world’s leading comprehensive business school, and we keep innovating to get there. A Marshall education is about much more than just getting a business degree; it’s about embarking on a lifelong journey to shape our world. It’s a world of both unlimited potential and unparalleled responsibility.”
—Dean Geoff Garrett
Fall 2023 Dean's Report
"With a rich suite of high-quality degree programs at all educational levels, we have a close-to-unique value proposition for our students: no matter where you are in your career journey, a Marshall education will vault you to the next level of success."
— Dean Geoff Garrett
2022-2023 Dean's Report — Spring Update
“A Marshall business degree empowers students to be the business leaders of today, prepares them for the uncharted waters of tomorrow, and gives them the skills to thrive in a business environment of unlimited opportunity and unparalleled responsibility.”
— Geoffrey Garrett, Dean
Fall 2022 Dean's Report
“At Marshall we’re committed to constantly redefining best-in-class, comprehensive business education in the creative capital of the world. This year we've launched a lot of incredible new programs and initiatives – from new undergraduate emphases and joint-degrees, to initiatives in data science and digital ethics, to our newly named Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management and VanEck Digital Assets Initiative. There’s much to look forward to in 2023 and beyond."
— Geoff Garrett, Dean
Spring 2022 Dean's Report
“Marshall has a unique role to play in educating future leaders who excel at the technological fluency and human-centric problem solving needed to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.”
NEWS + EVENTS
USC Marshall and Leventhal Schools Celebrate the Class of 2026
Highlights from the 2026 commencement ceremonies included a memorable speech from legendary USC coach Pete Carroll and the lighting of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum’s Olympic Torch.
2026 Leadership Summit Connects Alumni and Explores Leadership Through Disruption
Hosted by USC Marshall, the 2026 summit featured a keynote speech from the Los Angeles Football Club President and a panel of industry trailblazers.
Michael Milken Teaches Building Prosperity for the 21st Century
The financier, philanthropist, and architect of modern capital markets joins Professor Tom Chang to teach the course he’s spent a lifetime preparing for.
Legendary Coach Pete Carroll Returns to USC as 2026 Commencement Speaker for USC Marshall School of Business
Former Trojan head coach and Super Bowl champion will address Class of 2026 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
USC Marshall Welcomes First Early Decision Cohort
Through tours, panels, and on-campus festivities, USC Marshall celebrated members of the Class of 2030 who were admitted as part of the school’s inaugural early decision program.
USC Marshall and USC Leventhal Celebrate the Power of Philanthropy
The annual scholarship celebration event connects student scholarship recipients with the donors who support them.
USC’s Inaugural AI Summit Explores the Impact of AI at the Intersection of Business, Research, Creativity, and Ethical leadership
Through thought-provoking conversations with tech leaders and innovative research presentations, the summit explored AI’s impact on wide-ranging fields and announced USC’s plans to bring ChatGPT Edu to the community.
Dean’s Dialogue: SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen on Space Innovation and the Trojan Network
Bret Johnsen, a Leventhal alumnus, spoke with Marshall Dean Geoffrey Garrett about SpaceX’s cutting-edge projects, U.S. manufacturing, and the value of a USC education.
Sports Leaders Discuss Athlete Business Savvy, LA28, and Student Learning Opportunities at Next Level Sports Conference
Roger Goodell, Maria Sharapova, Chris Paul, and Casey Wasserman spoke at the second annual NLS Conference, hosted by USC Marshall and USC Annenberg.
DEAN'S DIALOGUE
Dean’s Dialogue: SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen on Space Innovation and the Trojan Network
Bret Johnsen, a Leventhal alumnus, spoke with Marshall Dean Geoffrey Garrett about SpaceX’s cutting-edge projects, U.S. manufacturing, and the value of a USC education.
Dean’s Dialogue: Michael Rubin on the Business of Sports
The Fanatics founder and CEO spoke with Dean Geoffrey Garrett about breaking into industries, forming authentic connections, and being the underdog.
Deans' Dialogue: Angel City FC Founders Discuss Changing the Game
Kara Nortman, Julie Uhrman, and Sophia Bush joined Deans Garrett and Bay for a discussion on progress in women’s sports.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Quoted: Dean Geoffrey Garrett in The New York Times
Garrett describes how China has used to solar, wind, and electric power development to safeguard against global oil shortages.
Interview: Dean Geoffrey Garrett in USC Today
Dean Garrett speaks about the university’s AI Strategy Committee leading in efforts to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.
Dean Geoff Garrett on the Future of AI in Higher Ed
Dean Garrett speaks about the University’s AI Strategy Committee, which he’s leading in efforts to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.
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