Dr. Arvind Ramakrishnan

Instructor

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Biography

Arvind Ramakrishnan is an Adjunct Professor at USC Marshall, teaching Strategy courses across BBA, MBA, and EMBA programs since joining the faculty in 2016. He brings over 20 years of global business experience, having held roles in Strategy, Talent, Operations, and Finance at Fortune 500 companies. Currently, he serves as a Strategy Transformation Partner/Principal at EY, focusing on the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Prior to joining EY, he worked in industry roles within the Media and Entertainment (M&E) and Diversified Industrials sectors. Arvind has also founded and led a startup in the networking space. He holds an Ed.D in Organizational Change Leadership, an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and a BA in Economics and Asian Studies, along with certifications in Six Sigma and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Research Interests

Courses

BUAD-497 Strategic Management GSBA-519A Strategic Formulation

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.