Dr. Sherry Gunther

Instructor

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Biography

Sherry Gunther is an accomplished media executive and two-time Emmy Award-winning producer with over three decades of experience in television production. Recognized for her work on iconic shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, Rugrats, and PowerPuff Girls, she has received numerous accolades including seven Emmy nominations and a Cable-Ace Award. Gunther began her career at Disney Feature Animation and has held leadership roles at major studios, including Twentieth Century Fox and Warner Bros., contributing to the launch of Cartoon Network. As a serial entrepreneur, she has established successful companies in the gaming, digital, and tech sectors, in addition to a toy company. Her latest venture, KazooBadoo, focuses on creating an educational K-5 platform that emphasizes experiential learning. For the past 12 years, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at USC Marshall, teaching university students about entrepreneurship in the media and entertainment industry.

Research Interests

Courses

Entrepreneurship in the Media and Entertainment Industry

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.