Geoffrey Garrett holds the Robert R. Dockson Dean’s Chair in Business Administration and is also Professor of Management and Organization. Since his arrival at Marshall in 2020 after six years as dean of the Wharton School, Garrett has been at the forefront of redefining business education and has led 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 has launched NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY JOINT UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES with other USC schools, STEM-CERTIFIED all undergraduate programs, and grown Marshall's graduate BUSINESS ANALYTICS and FINANCE programs. During his first years as dean, the undergraduate business program reached GENDER PARITY for its incoming classes and Marshall launched a FACULTY HIRING INITIATIVE focused on analytics, finance, and leadership while increasing diversity amongst faculty.
Garrett previously taught at USC from 2005-2008 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 (USYD) and The University of New South Wales (UNSW). A distinguished international political economist, 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 global business expert 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, politics, 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 Board of Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) 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 Greif Center Celebrate Student and Alumni Founders at Marcia Israel Celebration and Founder Showcase
The event announced prizes for outstanding seniors and student ventures and also honored outgoing Greif Center director Elissa Grossman.
USC Marshall Celebrates the Class of 2025
The 2025 commencement ceremony stood out with memorable moments, including remarks from Snoop Dogg, student speakers, and the lighting of the L.A. Coliseum’s Olympic Torch.
USC Marshall Celebrates Tavakoli Center for Real Estate Naming Ceremony
USC President Folt, Dean Garrett, and Provost Guzman joined industry leaders, faculty, and alumni to celebrate the launch of the new real estate center.
VanEck Southern California Blockchain Conference Explores Shifting Crypto Landscape
Jan van Eck, Faryar Shirzad, and Dean Geoffrey Garrett were among the many industry experts and insiders to weigh in on new dynamics of blockchain amid policy changes.
Chad Tons Café Unveiled in Fertitta Hall
Fertitta Hall café renamed in recognition of the generous gift by USC Marshall alumnus Chad Tons ’97.
USC Marshall Announces $10 Million Gift from Andrew Tavakoli to Establish Center for Real Estate
As part of this gift, the Tavakoli Matching Challenge for Real Estate will inspire philanthropy and secure USC’s position as the premier center for real estate education, research, and innovation.
USC to Launch Early Decision Admission Pilot for Marshall and Leventhal Undergraduate Programs
This two-year pilot is in response to the growing demand from students who are confident that USC Marshall is their top choice for undergraduate study and who wish to accelerate the admission process.
IndiaCon: Student Conference Highlights Leadership and Impact of South Asian Country
Founded by Marshall MBA students, the inaugural conference brings together experts from across India’s major industries, including tech, entertainment, finance, and even cricket.
USC Marshall Announces Launch of Business of Blockchain Initiative
Strategic investment accelerates teaching, research, and industry engagement, shaping the impact of decentralized technologies across sectors.
DEAN'S DIALOGUE
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.
Dean's Dialogue: Economic Cooperation in the Pacific with Dominic Ng
East West Bank Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng joined Dean Garrett to discuss sustainability, AI, and his new role as chair of the APEC Business Advisory Council.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Podcast: Dean Geoffrey Garrett on In Good Company
Dean Geoffrey Garrett speaks with Nicolai Tangen about modern leadership principles and the importance of being “human” as a leader.
Interviewed: Dean Geoffrey Garrett on NDTV
Garrett, Dean of the Marshall School of Business, discusses the trajectory of U.S.-India ties & trade policy under Trump 2.0 on NDTV.
Interviewed: Dean Geoffrey Garrett in Poets and Quants
Garrett, Dean of the Marshall School of Business, spoke to Poets and Quants about the school’s new Business of Blockchain Initiative.
Interview: Geoffrey Garrett on CNBC Mumbai
Dean GARRETT was in studio with CNBC Mumbai discussing the global market potential including the US elections and India becomig a bigger trading destination vs China.
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