Dr. Brett Christenson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brett Christenson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Marketing at Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business. He earned his Ph.D. in Consumer Behavior from the University of Alabama, where he focused on how sounds like music and voices affect consumer behavior. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Marketing at Baylor University and has over a decade of industry experience, including roles at Major League Soccer, FC Dallas, and AEG in Los Angeles, as well as a data analyst position at the digital marketing startup agency ReachLocal. At Penn State, Brett coordinates programming related to the sports industry as the Smeal Faculty Coordinator for Sports Business Activities, teaching courses on sports marketing strategy and consumer behavior. His research interests include Name, Image, Likeness (NIL), sensory effects on consumers, and marketing campaign performance, with published work in journals such as the Journal of Business Research and the Journal of Retailing. His expertise encompasses areas such as Sensory Marketing, Consumer Perception, and Emotions in Consumer Behavior.

Research Interests

Courses

MKTG 330 – Consumer Behavior MKTG 449 – Sports Marketing Strategy MKTG 494H – Research Project MKTG 498 – Special Topics MKTG 812 – Evaluation of Marketing Communications BA 303 – Marketing MKTG 440 – Services Marketing

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.