Dr. Stephen Lind

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephen Lind is an Associate Professor of Clinical Business Communication at the USC Marshall School of Business. He teaches courses focused on business communication, emphasizing strategic messaging and the nuances of technology in communication. His approach includes refining speaking and writing skills essential for success in business contexts. Dr. Lind, an award-winning educator recognized with the Marshall Teaching Excellence Award, is actively engaged in teaching the school's top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as high school immersion courses and global programming. His research interests center on business communication and the implications of technology on communication choices, particularly in video and religious messaging. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Lind runs BizComm Ally, a consulting firm that assists a diverse range of clients from multinational corporations to local entrepreneurs in their communication strategies. He holds a PhD with distinction from Clemson University's program in transdisciplinary Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design, and has authored a widely recognized biography, “Charlie Brown Religion.”

Research Interests

Awards

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Marshall Teaching Excellence Award

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Greif Entrepreneurship Research Award

Courses

BUAD-302 Communication Strategy BUCO-503 Advanced Managerial Communication BUAD-104 Learning International Commerce BUCO-445 Communicating to Lead and Persuade BUCO-599 Innovative Business Communication Technologies GSBA-523 Communication Management GSBA-552 Problem Solving and Decision Making: Integrative Approach

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.