Dr. Waverly Wei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Waverly Wei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the USC Marshall School of Business. She holds a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests lie at the intersection of adaptive experiments and causal inference, focusing specifically on the design and analysis of adaptive experiments that deliver reliable causal evidence with statistical guarantees. Her work emphasizes applications in e-commerce and precision medicine, striving to develop methodologies that can efficiently generate insights from complex data. Through her teaching, she integrates her academic research with real-world experience, aiming to prepare her students for challenges in both business and academic environments.

Research Interests

Courses

DSO-599 Large Language Models Business Fundamentals BUAD-310 Applied Business Statistics

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.