Dr. Geraldine Martin Coppola

Professor

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Biography

Geraldine Martin-Coppola is a Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. She has extensive experience as an executive in the consumer space, having scaled some of today's leading digitally native brands. Her previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Tastemade, President at GOOP, and General Manager at Fabletics, where she successfully grew business revenues from zero to $250 million within a few years. Geraldine also has significant board advisory experience across various consumer sectors, serving on boards for companies such as Spanx, Hello Sunshine, Hum Vitamins, Arcaea, and Kodiak Cakes. She spent five years at McKinsey & Company in Paris, London, New York, and Los Angeles, focusing on media and technology. Geraldine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique in France and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Practice

2023-09-01 — Present

USC Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching entrepreneurship, focusing on practical tools and real-world experiences for startup leaders.

Courses

Entrepreneurial CEO: Real World Leading Startups Special Topics in 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.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Writing Sample (if requested)
Specialization Notes

GRE requirements vary; many Dornsife programs have made it optional.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:714
Overall
Required:714
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Knowledge of Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Resume/CV
  • Required essays
  • Official transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS (International)
Specialization Notes

MS in Finance is a rigorous program at Marshall School of Business.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample/Journalism Portfolio
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Kira Talent Video Interview
  • Official transcripts
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required for Summer 2026 admission.