Dr. Audra Quinn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Audra Quinn is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business. With a diverse career and a successful exit from her own entrepreneurial venture, she brings a unique perspective to her research and teaching. Her research focuses on how entrepreneurial teams come together to succeed, examining aspects such as cofounder selection, satisfaction, and the dynamics associated with meeting venture objectives. Audra believes that relationships among cofounders offer fertile ground for novel theoretical insights that are highly consequential for venture survival. In addition to contributing to theoretical frameworks, she hopes her work will help entrepreneurs achieve better cofounder fit, satisfaction, and ultimately improved new venture outcomes. Audra earned her PhD from Ivey Business School and her MBA from Pepperdine University.

Research Interests

Courses

BAEP-450 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship BAEP-455 Founder's Dilemmas BAEP-555 Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipate and Avoid Startup Pitfalls

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.