Dr. Stephen Coggeshall

Instructor

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Biography

Stephen Coggeshall is an adjunct professor specializing in Data Sciences and Operations at the USC Marshall School of Business. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has led teams of scientists to create practical solutions for complex business challenges through advanced analytics. Coggeshall holds a Ph.D., M.A., and M.S. from the University of Illinois, as well as a B.A. and B.S. from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He has played a crucial role in the executive team since the inception of ID Analytics, significantly contributing to the development of the initial technical team and the product roadmap. His extensive experience includes building fraud detection models and managing complex datasets that help identify normal versus outlier behavior.

Research Interests

Courses

DSO-562 Fraud 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.