Dr. Hans Baumgartner

Professor

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Biography

Hans Baumgartner is a Smeal Chair Professor of Marketing at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He specializes in consumer psychology research methodology, particularly focusing on structural equation modeling and cross-cultural measurement analysis. His published research spans various prestigious journals including the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Research, and Marketing Science. Dr. Baumgartner is also the co-author of a monograph on Measurement Marketing. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of consumer behavior through rigorous analysis and methodological advancements. He teaches several courses that reflect his expertise in marketing analytics, research methodology, and consumer behavior, emphasizing applied analytical tools and real-world implications. His academic background includes a PhD in Marketing and a Master’s in Statistics, both from Stanford University, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. Baumgartner is known for fostering a practical and engaged learning environment for his students, integrating analytical models to derive insights from empirical data, thereby preparing them for the competitive marketing landscape.

Research Interests

Courses

MKTG 474 – MKTG ANALYTICS MKTG 554 – Research Methodology in Marketing MKTG 494H – Research Project MKTG 497 – Special Topics MKTG 590 – Colloquium MKTG 330 – Consumer Behavior MKTG 596 – Individual Studies MKTG 494 – Research Project MKTG 551 – Theoretical Perspectives on Buyer Behavior MKTG 597A – Marketing Challenging

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
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Specialization Notes

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