Dr. Alan Shapiro

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Biography

Alan C. Shapiro is an expert in corporate international financial management with a distinguished career at the USC Marshall School of Business. He has published numerous scholarly articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Harvard Business Review, and Management Science. Shapiro is also the author of the best-selling textbook 'Multinational Financial Management' which is used by leading MBA programs worldwide. This textbook provides a conceptual framework for key financial decisions faced by multinational firms and explores traditional areas of corporate finance from a multinational perspective. Shapiro's work has helped demystify and simplify the complexities of international financial management, focusing on real-life examples and analytical techniques that aid in making informed decisions in the financial context of globalization. Since joining USC in 1978, he has served as a director and consultant for various firms and banks. His contributions to the field have established him as a standard reference in corporate finance.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:714
Overall
Required:714
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Knowledge of Calculus
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Specialization Notes

MS in Finance is a rigorous program at Marshall School of Business.