Dr. Thomas Knapp

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Knapp is a Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship and the Academic Director of the Masters in Science Entrepreneurship Innovation at USC Marshall. His teachings focus on various aspects of entrepreneurial studies, including Venture Management, Feasibility Analysis, and Business Planning for Launching. Professor Knapp developed the new course 'E-Challenge,' designed for students engaged with family firms, specifically in Entrepreneurial Family Business. He is renowned for his teaching excellence, having won the Golden Apple Award multiple times as voted by the student body. In addition to his academic roles, he is a founder of Club Sportswear and Honolua Surf Co, and he also plays a key leadership role in the action sports industry as a partner at Blue Jay Bay Ventures, a real estate investment firm.

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.