Dr. Ted Ross

Instructor

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Biography

Ted Ross is an Adjunct Professor at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, specializing in data sciences and operations. With an MBA and a licensed CPA, he has over 24 years of extensive experience in both private and public sector technology. He has held notable positions including Chief Information Officer for the City of Los Angeles since 2015. Ted's work has earned him various accolades including the Global Smart City Award in Barcelona and recognition as Civic Innovator during the pandemic by Harvard. He has also been acknowledged as the #1 Digital City in the U.S. and named CIO of the Year by the L.A. Business Journal. Throughout his career, Ted has contributed to major publications such as Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist, and has presented at numerous global technology conferences. At USC, he teaches graduate-level courses in the MBA and MSBA programs, focusing on innovative applications of data science in operational management.

Research Interests

Courses

DSO-521 Smart City Tactics DSO-599 Special Topics

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.