Dr. David Stowell

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. David Stowell. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

David Stowell is a Clinical Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He joined Kellogg in 2005 after a successful career in investment banking. His experience includes serving as Managing Director at JP Morgan, where he led the Central Region's Investment Banking division, and previous positions at UBS and Goldman Sachs, focusing on corporate finance and equity capital markets. In his academic role, he specializes in investment banking, hedge funds, and private equity. Stowell has a strong interest in creating interactive and applied learning experiences for his students, which is evident in the courses he teaches, including Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Venture Lab. He has received recognition for his contributions to finance education, including the Case Centre's award for the top global finance case study written in 2019. David holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University (1978) and a BA in Economics from Utah State University (1976). He actively engages with industry practices via guest speaking and case studies in his courses, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor of Finance

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses related to investment banking, hedge funds, and private equity.

Managing Director

— Present

JP Morgan • Chicago, IL

Head of Central Region Investment Banking.

Managing Director

— Present

UBS Investment Bank • Chicago, IL

Head of U.S. Equity-linked Securities Origination.

Managing Director

— Present

O'Connor Partners • Chicago, IL

Head of Corporate Transactions.

Vice President

— Present

Goldman Sachs • Chicago, IL

Focused on corporate finance.

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

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