Dr. Burghardt Tenderich

Professor

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Biography

Burghardt Tenderich is a Professor of Professional Practice at USC Annenberg School. He serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Public Relations and co-director of the Public Relations Advertising (MA) program, also directing the Public Relations, Strategy, and Innovation Management (MS) program. His research interests lie at the intersection of practice and academia, where he analyzes the disruptions in today's media environments and their profound impacts on organizational communication. Previously, Tenderich was the Executive Director at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology at the University of California, Berkeley, and held leadership roles in various technology communications firms. He co-founded Cardisio GmbH, an AI-based health tech company based in Frankfurt, Germany, focusing on non-invasive testing for serious heart conditions. He holds both a Master’s and PhD in Economic Geography from the University of Bonn, Germany.

Research Interests

Courses

PR 490: Directed Research PR 508: Public Relations Advertising Fundamentals PR 590: Directed Research PR 594a: Master’s Thesis PRSM 510: Leadership Ethics Communication Practitioners

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.