Dr. Marco Aponte Moreno

Professor

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Biography

Marco Aponte-Moreno is a Professor of Clinical Management Organization at USC Marshall School of Business, specializing in leadership development, strategic management, and international negotiations. His interdisciplinary work often explores the arts, particularly theater improvisation, as a means to contribute to the development of leadership skills. He has a deep interest in international negotiation strategies and political leadership, especially concerning Venezuela, his native country. Prior to joining academia, Professor Aponte-Moreno amassed extensive experience in global corporate finance with international firms such as Crédit Lyonnais, Mizuho, and ED&F Mann, and has lived and worked in various countries including Venezuela, the USA, France, and the UK. His academic contributions have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring, as well as the Management Organization Department Teaching Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

USC Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles, California

Teaching MBA undergraduate courses, focusing on leadership interdisciplinary studies.

Awards

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Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Mentoring

2024-06-14
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Marshall Teaching Excellence Award

2024-06-12
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Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching

2023-05-31

Courses

BUAD-304 Organizational Behavior MOR-581 Leadership Improvisation BUAD-497 Strategic Management MOR-498 Leadership Improvisation Role Play GSBA-543 Managerial Perspectives MOR-468 Cross-Cultural Negotiations GSBA-583 Global Context Business

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.