Dr. Anne Coughlan

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Biography

Anne Coughlan is the Emeritus Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where she has served since 1985. Her research interests encompass distribution channels, sales force management compensation, and pricing strategies. Coughlan's current projects delve into optimal management of multi-level marketing distribution channels and factors influencing sales force turnover. She has received distinguished accolades for her teaching, including the Executive Master's Program Teacher of the Year Award and the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award. Coughlan is the author of several significant works in marketing, including 'Field Guide Channel Strategy: Building Routes to Market' and has contributed to various journals as an editor and advisory board member. She is also recognized for her collaborative research efforts that engage with doctoral students and international scholars. Coughlan holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and has previously held positions at the University of Rochester and INSEAD.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor of Marketing

1985-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor focusing on marketing strategies, teaching, and research.

Visiting Professor of Marketing

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

INSEAD • Fontainebleau, France

Visiting faculty role teaching marketing.

Professor of Business

1981-01-01 — 1985-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Teaching marketing courses and engaging in research.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.