Dr. Shane Heitzman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shane Heitzman specializes in the economic consequences of corporate and individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, and information quality in capital markets. His research has been published in top accounting and finance journals, and he serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Accounting and Economics and the Accounting Review. Before joining USC, he was a faculty member at the University of Rochester, where he contributed to various finance and accounting courses.

Research Interests

Accounting Capital Markets Corporate Tax Finance Mergers and Acquisitions

Courses

GSBA-505 Fundamentals of Business ACCT-606 Tax Research Accounting

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.