Dr. Peter Kim

Professor

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Biography

Peter H. Kim is a Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at the University of Southern California. He conducts research on social misperception and its implications for negotiations and work groups. His work has been published in numerous scholarly journals, and he has received ten national and international awards. He is also recognized as Senior Editor for Organization Science and serves on editorial boards for various journals. With a strong emphasis on conflict resolution, crisis management, and trust repair, his academic contributions have been widely covered in major media outlets, including The New York Times and National Public Radio. His recent book, 'Trust Works', critiques the dynamics of trust in relationships and offers insights based on his extensive research in the rapidly evolving field of trust repair.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducts research in management, focusing on negotiations and trust repair; publishes widely in academic journals.

Courses

Negotiation Deal-Making Strategies Negotiation Persuasion Opportunity Recognition Implementation

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.