Dr. Ben Lee

Biography

Ben Lee earned his PhD at USC Annenberg in 2005 and currently serves as a Clinical Professor. His primary teaching and administrative responsibilities are within the Master of Communication Management program, where he has taught essential courses on research methods and foundational concepts as well as subjects related to branding and media entertainment. Lee has been integral in supporting and supervising the program's expanding curriculum, which has seen course offerings double from 40 to 80. He has focused the curriculum on marketing communication in media and entertainment, facilitating growth in areas such as global communication and digital communication data science. As a dedicated faculty member, he collaborates closely with program directors and administrative deans on admissions, academic advisement, and career development. His students come from diverse backgrounds, particularly from China, providing him with insights into the economy and society of the nation. Lee leads initiatives to enhance collaborations with leading Chinese universities and advises on developments in American higher education. He is passionate about understanding human performance and is devoted to helping students navigate critical junctures in their academic and professional lives.

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