Dr. Benjamin Friedrich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Friedrich is an Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, specializing in Strategy. He earned his PhD in Economics from Yale University in 2016. His research interests primarily focus on labor and personnel economics, particularly how firms interact with employees, and the dynamics of hiring, staffing, and promotion strategies within organizations. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the field with publications exploring topics like career investments and firms' promotion decisions, the interaction of information frictions in managerial talent markets, and the income dynamics affecting immigrants and natives. His professional journey also includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Kellogg School of Management. Friedrich's courses tackle essential personnel strategies in modern firms, leveraging big data to enhance decision-making processes regarding talent management. His teaching blends theoretical frameworks with practical applications, preparing MBA students for careers in human resource management and strategic leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (untenured)

2021-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and researching in the field of strategy with a focus on labor and personnel economics.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducting research and teaching courses on strategy.

Donald P. Jacobs Scholar

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Awarded for academic excellence in management studies.

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.