Dr. Freddy Nager

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Freddy Tran Nager is a Clinical Associate Professor at USC Annenberg and serves as the Associate Director of the Digital (MS) program. He has taught at USC Annenberg since 2012, focusing on courses related to influencer marketing and entrepreneurial communication. He is also the founding director of the Annenberg Agency, a student-staffed consultancy that provides services to nonprofit organizations. Nager has over 30 years of professional experience in digital media marketing, having worked with notable companies including MCA Records, where he served as an editor for entertainment websites. He has also held the position of senior copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi, developing online campaigns for clients like Toyota. Currently, he runs a creative strategy consultancy called Atomic Tango LLC, working with major brands, tech startups, and high-profile individuals. Nager holds an MBA from USC Marshall and an AB from Harvard.

Research Interests

Courses

CMGT 568: Influencer Strategies DSM 510: Introduction Digital DSM 599: Special Topics

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.