USC Marshall Greif Incubator

www.marshall.usc.edu/departments

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Investment Thesis

The organization directs its ‘investment’ toward people and applied research that solve real-world problems: attracting and retaining top educators, advancing rigorous, evidence-based methods (e.g., causal inference), and translating scholarship into practice across business disciplines. It emphasizes hands-on learning, practitioner engagement, and preparing students for a competitive, interconnected marketplace by supporting faculty excellence, interdisciplinary research, and entrepreneurial activity.

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Focus statement

Focused on developing faculty, students, and founders across seven business disciplines—"finance, data sciences & operations, marketing, management, and business communication, as well as a school of accounting and a dedicated entrepreneurship center"—and on applied research areas such as AI, supply chain, sustainability reporting, and causal inference to inform executive decision-making.

Value Add

Flagship faculty investment program: "Dean Garrett’s flagship teaching chair program ensures the school will attract and retain the most innovative, inspiring educators and mentors for Marshall and Leventhal students."
Strong emphasis on rigorous, decision-relevant methods: the site states "Causal inference can rigorously inform executive decision-making about the actual impacts of difficult decisions on real outcomes."
Integrated entrepreneurship infrastructure: Lloyd Greif Center and Greif Incubator support founders at USC Marshall (e.g., "Orlando explains how he and the Greif Incubator support founders at USC Marshall").
Cross-disciplinary applied research with media and policy impact (frequent faculty citations in major outlets on AI, supply chains, housing, and energy).
Recognition and incentives for teaching excellence and practical impact: "Faculty recognized for exceptional teaching are honored with excellence awards and endowed teaching chair positions."