Dr. James Ferris

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ferris’ research examines the shifting roles of public, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors within the governance economy. He has conducted extensive work on public service delivery, focusing on contracting decisions made by local governments and strategies to improve public sector performance through competition, decentralization, and privatization. His current work explores nonprofit to for-profit conversions within the healthcare industry, the changing landscape of philanthropy, and the development of intersectoral partnerships and alliances for urban problem-solving.

Research Interests

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.