Dr. Greg Patton

Professor

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Biography

Greg H. Patton is a Professor of Clinical Business Communication at USC Marshall School of Business. He is an expert in communication and interpersonal leadership effectiveness, having received numerous teaching awards and ranking as one of the top teaching faculty at USC. Professor Patton has played a pivotal role in helping USC Marshall achieve numerous top worldwide rankings. With extensive international experience, he has trained, coached, and mentored thousands of leaders, creating successful leadership programs and advising on hundreds of consulting engagements across the Pacific Rim. As a keynote speaker, he has held various leadership positions in both national and international organizations.

Research Interests

Business Communication Leadership Development Interpersonal Communication

Courses

GSBA-542 Communication Management GSBA-561 Evaluating Market Performance GSBA-560 Perspective Top Management GSBA-573A Managing Strategic Change

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.