Dr. Blake Mcshane

Associate Professor

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Biography

Blake McShane is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He joined the faculty in 2010 after being recognized as a Donald P. Jacobs Scholar. His research primarily focuses on developing applied statistical methodologies that enhance marketing practices, such as optimizing internet ad-serving algorithms and forecasting. Key areas of interest include Bayesian hierarchical modeling, statistical learning, and generalized Markov models. McShane's work seeks to develop statistical methods that can accommodate the complex data structures encountered in business scenarios, aiming to provide insights into individual behavior and refine existing theoretical frameworks. His academic contributions are widely published in top-tier journals, and he maintains a robust profile in the marketing research community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and research in marketing, focusing on statistical methods and data analysis.

Assistant Professor

2011-08-01 — 2014-07-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducted research and taught courses related to marketing and statistical methodologies.

Donald P. Jacobs Scholar

2010-08-01 — 2011-07-31

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Awarded for research excellence in marketing.

Awards

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Marketing Science Institute Scholar

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Marketing Science Institute Young Scholar

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Richard M. Clewett Professorship

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.