Dr. Elissa Grossman

Professor

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Biography

Elissa Grossman is a Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on social networks in new venturing, including network development, startup resource acquisition, and crowdfunding. Her work has been published in prominent journals such as the Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Before her tenure at USC, she held faculty positions at Loyola Marymount University and Baruch College. Additionally, Elissa has received national awards for excellence in research and teaching. Early in her career, she gained experience in brand marketing management at companies like Procter & Gamble and Sun Microsystems, and worked with the startup LiveCapital until its acquisition by Dun & Bradstreet.

Research Interests

Crowdfunding EdTech Entrepreneurship Networks Organizational Emergence Social Networks

Experience

Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship

2010-08-15 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching in the field of entrepreneurship, focusing on areas like social networks and crowdfunding.

Courses

BAEP-551 Introduction to New Ventures BAEP-497 Field Project in Entrepreneurship BAEP-595 Internship in Business Entrepreneurship BAEP-593 Independent Research in Business Entrepreneurship

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.