Dr. Francis Pereira

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francis Pereira is an Associate Professor of Clinical Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Public Policy from USC and has published over 15 articles in prestigious journals, including Communications Networks. His research focuses on the intersection of healthcare, telehealth, and business models, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to address the growing shortages of medical professionals globally. Pereira explores how telehealth can alleviate healthcare pressures and has a keen interest in identifying effective revenue models within the telehealth ecosystem.

Research Interests

Telehealth Health Economics Business Model Innovations Data Sciences and Operations

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Currently teaching and conducting research in Clinical Data Sciences and Operations.

Courses

BUAD-310 Applied Business Statistics DSO-401 Data Analysis DSO-545 Statistical Computing DSO-443 Business Model Innovations

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.