Dr. Charles Swenson

Professor

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Biography

Charles Swenson conducts economics-based research on state and local taxation, location-based credits and incentives, and enterprise zones. His published articles have appeared in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Law and Economics, Journal of Public Economics, National Tax Journal, and Accounting Review. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and the Asia-Pacific Journal of Taxation, and has previously served on the editorial board of the Accounting Review. Swenson is a three-time recipient of the Tax Manuscript Award from the American Taxation Association and has also received the Popular Teacher Award from the Leventhal School of Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant in California.

Research Interests

Economic Impacts Incentive Effects Public Economics Tax Policy Taxation

Courses

ACCT-529 Tax Data Analytics ACCT-531T Taxation Cross-Border Transactions Using Data Analytics ACCT-570T State Local Tax Concepts

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.