Dr. Yijia Guo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Guo’s research focuses on organizational intercultural communication in business, with particular interest in specialized identity development, strategic negotiation, and international organizational contexts. Her research has appeared in top-tier journals, examining topics such as organizational culture, conflict management, emotion management, and the use of communication technology in business settings, including mobile communications. Additionally, Dr. Guo has pedagogical expertise in organizational communication, strategies in business, leadership communication, business professional communication, non-western culture, and persuasion. Before her academic career, she held positions as a program event coordinator at multinational companies in both China and the U.S., where she specialized in intercultural business communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching in the field of business communication with a focus on organizational and intercultural aspects.

Courses

BUAD-104 Learning International Commerce BUAD-302 Communication Strategy GSBA-542 Communication Management GSBA-523 Internal and External Communication

Requirements for University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
GMAT
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official test scores (if proceeding to Round 2)
Specialization Notes

Ph.D. programs include specializations in Accounting, Data Sciences and Operations, Finance, Management and Organization, and Marketing.