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Tech Fluency

Why Marshall: Tech Fluency

Marshall has made extraordinary investments to be at the forefront of educating future business leaders to take full advantage of the unprecedented opportunities made possible by technological change, while also responding to the far-reaching societal change innovation often generates. 

From blockchain and digital finance to self-driving vehicles and personalized medicine, Marshall has created cutting edge courses to equip both undergraduate and graduate students with the advanced technical skills needed to harness the power of this innovation to improve the quality of life of people all around the globe.

Technical Fluency

Taking Advantage of Unprecedented Opportunities Without Losing Sight of Societal Responsibilities

"Marshall is still really hungry. We're still pushing to be on the forefront," Vishal Gupta, Associate Professor of Data Sciences & Operations

ETHICS OF TECHNOLOGY

21st Century Leadership

"Leaders are facing enormous expectations, not only to demonstrate competence in their understanding of how technology works and how to use it, but also to use it in ethical and responsible ways that benefit their companies, that benefit their workers, their customers, and society at large."

— Nathanael Fast, Director of the Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making

USC FRONTIERS OF COMPUTING

USC Frontiers of Computing

"The business opportunities and societal impact of the ever-more-rapid computing revolution are immense, and USC is at the forefront of both”

 - Geoff Garrett, Dean

INSTITUTES + CENTERS

Marshall’s Institutes and Centers are dedicated to the cutting edge analytical, technical, and entrepreneurial thought leadership needed to constantly reimagine business.

  • Van Eck Digital Assets Initiative: Real World Learning

    Our students are on the cutting edge of the digital assets space. VEDA provides the opportunity to share ideas, confer with expert faculty, and look to the future of the emerging market.

  • Van Eck Digital Assets Initiative: Teaching and Innovation

    VEDA's innovative courses push USC to the forefront of emerging technologies, preparing students for the next wave of digital assets.

  • Van Eck Digital Assets Initiative: Blockchain Culture

    USC Marshall's blockchain culture is unmatched. Between student founders and innovative faculty, Trojans are encouraged to forge their own paths within emerging technologies.

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  • The VanEck Digital Assets Initiative is a gateway to the future of digital assets, DeFi, and institutional finance, and the metaverse at USC Marshall School of Business. As a vibrant hub, the VanEck Initiative focuses on education, cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and dynamic events where academia meets industry.

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  • “COVID, supply chain challenges, and geopolitical uncertainty have driven risk management to the forefront of decision making at the highest levels of organizations."

    “COVID, supply chain challenges, and geopolitical uncertainty have driven risk management to the forefront of decision making at the highest levels of organizations."

    — Kristen Jaconi, Executive Director, Arkley Institute for Risk Management

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  • "As we develop the next generation of AI, we need to get better at objectively evaluating the benefits and harms of technology in our lives."

    "As we develop the next generation of AI, we need to get better at objectively evaluating the benefits and harms of technology in our lives."

    — Nathanael Fast, Director, Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making

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  • “Blockchain is a transformational technology that will have seismic implications on the global economy. The VanEck Digital Assets Initiative will provide our students with the education, skill sets, and support network to lead this paradigm shift.”

    “Blockchain is a transformational technology that will have seismic implications on the global economy. The VanEck Digital Assets Initiative will provide our students with the education, skill sets, and support network to lead this paradigm shift.”

    — James Healy, Adjunct Professor of Blockchain and FinTech, VanEck Digital Assets Initiative

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  • "Awareness of and interest in the global supply chain has grown tremendously in the past 10 years, and the Kendrick Institute has been at the forefront.”

    "Awareness of and interest in the global supply chain has grown tremendously in the past 10 years, and the Kendrick Institute has been at the forefront.”

    — Nick Vyas, Executive Director, Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute

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