Dr. Nandini Rajagopalan

Professor

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Biography

Nandini Rajagopalan is a Professor of Management and Organization at the USC Marshall School of Business. She specializes in corporate governance, CEO succession, strategic leadership, and the impact of digital platforms on the marketplace. Her research has appeared in respected journals like the Strategic Management Journal and Management Inquiry, contributing insights into CEO performance attributions and market dynamics. Rajagopalan's profound expertise extends to competencies in acquisitions, international joint ventures, and pharmaceutical strategies. She has a well-documented commitment to mentoring students and shaping future business leaders through various programs, including the Executive MBA and Online MBA initiatives. Her accolades include several teaching awards and recognition as a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society. Rajagopalan is known for fostering global collaborations, including partnerships like the recent Memorandum of Understanding with India’s SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. She actively engages with the academic community and is recognized for both her teaching excellence and impactful research, ensuring her contributions resonate within the field of management and business education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Service Award

2021-04-01
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Fellow

2018-07-01
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Scholar

2018-03-01
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Provost’s Mentoring Award

2017-04-01
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Top Gun Award

2013-04-01
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Par Course Award

2012-01-01
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Mellon Award

2010-04-01
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Golden Apple Teaching Award

2001-01-01

Courses

GSBA-501 Role Manager

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.