Dr. Gordon Ho

Professor

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Biography

Gordon Ho is a Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. He serves as a CEO of Xpertainment, a strategy consulting firm, and is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and USC. With a wealth of experience in marketing and crisis strategy, Ho was an Executive Vice President at Disney Studios, where he played a pivotal role in leading major initiatives like the development of a $3 billion direct-to-video category and the Disney Movie Rewards loyalty program. He also managed communications during the Covid crisis for Diamond Princess and launched the OCEAN Medallion, a leading travel IoT wearable. An advocate for the Asian Pacific entertainment community, he serves on various boards including the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and the Ronald McDonald House of Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Research Interests

Courses

Risk Management in Entertainment, Sports and Arts Essentials of Leading Product Management Teams Applied Product Management Fundamentals of Crisis Management Managing Risks in Crises Media, Hospitality and Tech Organizational Behavior Foundations of Business Success Special Topics in Accounting Selected Topics in Management Policy Sciences

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.