Dr. Mohammad Safarzadeh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mohammad R. Safarzadeh received his Ph.D. in Economics from Claremont Graduate School, focusing on advanced quantitative methods in economics and international economics. He joined USC Marshall School of Business in 2014 as a Senior Lecturer and teaches courses including quantitative methods in finance, forecasting, risk analysis, and macroeconomics for both MS Finance and undergraduate programs. Before joining USC, he served as a professor of economics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His research includes the impact of technology on job creation and destruction, examining the relationship between GDP growth and unemployment rates across industrialized countries. Dr. Safarzadeh’s work often utilizes econometric techniques to analyze economic trends and their implications for labor markets.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

USC Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles, CA

Teaches courses in quantitative methods, risk analysis, and international trade.

Professor

— 2014-01-01

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • Pomona, CA

Taught courses in economics and contributed to economic research.

Courses

Quantitative Methods in Finance Risk Analysis International Trade Macroeconomics

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:714
Overall
Required:714
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Knowledge of Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Resume/CV
  • Required essays
  • Official transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS (International)
Specialization Notes

MS in Finance is a rigorous program at Marshall School of Business.