Dr. Christine El Haddad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine El Haddad is an Associate Professor at the Marshall School of Business, specializing in Negotiations, Decision-Making, and Strategy. She teaches a range of topics at both graduate and undergraduate levels, focusing on the dynamics of negotiation and the ethics involved in decision-making processes. Professor El Haddad is a recipient of the prestigious Douglas Basil Award from Marshall School and has won the Golden Apple Award four times, alongside two Management Department Teaching Excellence Awards. Her research concentrates on the role of trust in learning and deal-making. In addition to her academic contributions, she has experience as a management consultant, where she has advised businesses and nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity.

Research Interests

Courses

MOR-469 Negotiation MOR-569 Negotiation Deal-Making MOR-560 Managerial Judgment

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.