Dr. Shirley Maxey

Professor

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Biography

Shirley Maxey is a Professor Emeritus of Clinical Accounting at the Leventhal School of Accounting and serves as the Associate Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. With 17 years of experience, she has notably held the position of Associate Dean for Leventhal's Accounting Graduate Programs. Professor Maxey specializes in professional development leadership and communication. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with several awards including the Diamond Teaching Award, the Instructor Excellence Award, and the Marshall Dean's Award for Community. Additionally, she received the Marshall Award for Innovation in Teaching. Maxey serves as the Academic Coordinator for the AACSB Bridge Program, focusing on the instruction of practitioners in the field.

Research Interests

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.