Dr. Mika Sumida

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mika Sumida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Her research focuses on developing efficient algorithms for revenue management and resource allocation problems, particularly in online marketplaces, delivery systems, and the sharing economy. Mika obtained her PhD from Cornell University in the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering under the supervision of Huseyin Topaloglu. Before pursuing her PhD, she spent years in operations management consulting, working as an Analytics Operations Engineer.

Research Interests

Revenue Management Resource Allocation Online Marketplaces Delivery Systems Sharing Economy

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Data Sciences and Operations.

Courses

BUAD-311 Fundamentals of Operations Management

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.