Dr. Eric Larson

Professor

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Biography

Eric C. Larson is a Teaching Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as the Academic Director of Undergraduate Programs. He has a rich academic background with a Ph.D. in Business Administration specializing in Information Systems from the University of Minnesota, an MBA in Marketing Research from Oklahoma State University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Colorado State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Eric has held several notable positions within the university, including Associate Head of Business Administration and Assistant Professor. He is recognized for his contributions to teaching, having received multiple awards for excellent student rankings and the prestigious Shebik Centennial Faculty Fellow award. His research interests encompass data analytics, business decision-making, and the economic impact of management teams, reflected in his published works in notable journals. His current courses include Business Analytics and Communicating Data, focusing on statistical methods and effective data communication in decision-making processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director Undergraduate Programs

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Leading and overseeing the Undergraduate Programs in Business Administration.

Teaching Professor Business Administration

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Instructing undergraduate students in Business Administration.

Associate Head Business Administration

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assisting in the administration and direction of the Business Administration Department.

Teaching Associate Professor Business Administration

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and managing courses in Business Administration.

Academic Director, M.S. Management

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Oversaw the Master’s program in Management.

Assistant Professor Business Administration

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducting research and teaching within the Business Administration Department.

Product Manager

— Present

Quorum Business Solutions, Inc. • Champaign, IL

Managed products and market strategies in the business solutions domain.

Consultant

— Present

Andersen Consulting, LLP • Champaign, IL

Provided consulting services to various clients.

Environmental Scientist

— Present

Conoco, Inc. • Champaign, IL

Conducted environmental assessments and management tasks.

Awards

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Shebik Centennial Faculty Fellow

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Teachers Ranked Excellent

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Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.