Dr. Carol Wise

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carol Wise joined the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California in 2002, after spending eight years at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. Her research focuses on international political economy and development, particularly in the context of Latin America and China. Wise's work analyzes the transformation in trade relations, the impact of China's rise on Latin America, and the region's economic strategy in response to global shifts. She has authored and co-edited several important publications, including 'Dragonomics: Latin America Maximizing (or Missing) China’s International Development Strategy' and 'Political Economy of China-Latin America Relations in the New Millennium'. Her research has garnered several awards, including a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in 2019. Wise actively contributes to scholarly discussions through her numerous publications and has been involved in various professional affiliations, lending her expertise on issues related to trade integration and international economic relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2002-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California - School of International Relations • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching international political economy and development issues.

Assistant Professor

1994-09-01 — 2002-06-30

Johns Hopkins University - School of Advanced International Studies • Washington, DC

Conducted research and taught courses on international economic relations.

Assistant Professor

1991-07-01 — 1994-06-30

Claremont Graduate School •

Provided instruction in political science with a focus on Latin America.

Awards

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USC Phi Kappa Phi Book Award

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LASA Luciano Tommassi Book Award

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Fulbright Award

2019-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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