Dr. Florenta Teodoridis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Florenta Teodoridis holds the Jorge Paulo Lemann Chair in Entrepreneurship at USC Marshall School of Business, where she serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organization. Her research focuses on the economics of innovation, examining the interplay between technology and society. Teodoridis investigates the factors influencing the pace and direction of technological advancements, specifically in the fields of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. She has published extensively on the impact of technology on business strategy and productivity. Teodoridis has been featured in various media discussing the implications of state investments in quantum technology, highlighting its potential high risks and rewards. Through her work, she aims to elucidate how technological advancements can benefit both classical and quantum computing systems. In her courses, such as Technology Strategy in the Age of AI, she prepares future leaders to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid technological change.

Research Interests

Courses

GSBA-540 Contemporary Issues in Competitive Strategy MOR-558 Technology Strategy in the Age of AI

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.