Dr. Richard Selby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard W. Selby is an Adjunct Professor at the USC Marshall School of Business, teaching Data Sciences and Operations. He leads a 250-person software organization at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems since 2001, where he serves as the Director of Software Products. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Management at PIMCO, overseeing a team of 105 from 1985 to 1998. Selby was previously a Full Professor of Information and Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine, holding a tenured position. His academic and professional expertise spans various aspects of data sciences and operations, including business analytics and forecasting techniques in diverse business environments.

Research Interests

Courses

DSO-424 Business Forecasting DSO-455 Project Management DSO-462 Managing Small Business Internet GSBA-505 Fundamentals of Business DSO-522 Applied Time Series Analysis DSO-510 Business Analytics DSO-559 Introduction to Python for Business Analytics

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.