Dr. Darren Kim

Instructor

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Biography

Darren Kim is a Lecturer in Marketing at Macquarie University Business School. He employs an empirics-first data-oriented approach that delivers valuable insights into marketing dynamics. His notable research includes an award-winning co-authored paper, "Learning Data: Empirics-First Approach Relevant Knowledge Generation," published in the Journal of Marketing, which received the prestigious 2023 Shelby D. Hunt/Harold H. Maynard Award from the American Marketing Association. Kim's research interests focus on customer valuation, experience management, the interface of marketing and finance, and innovation in new product services. With over ten years of industry experience as a research executive in analytics, he brings a practical perspective to his academic endeavors, having collaborated with leading organizations including BBC Studios, Commonwealth Bank, Moody’s Analytics, and the United Nations. Kim also holds a PhD in Marketing, a Master's in Economics, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, underscoring his solid academic foundation and commitment to advancing marketing knowledge.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in Marketing, focusing on empirical research methodologies.

Research Affiliate

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Collaborating on research projects related to marketing analytics.

Lecturer (Casual)

2018-07-01 — 2020-07-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Delivered lectures on marketing subjects and contributed to academic curriculum development.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).