Dr. Jack Goncalo

Professor

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Biography

Jack Goncalo is a Professor in the Business Administration department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as the Area Chair for Organizational Behavior and Business Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of California at Berkeley, having completed his degree in 2004. His research has garnered significant attention, focusing on themes such as creativity, brand loyalty, and the psychological impacts of creative tasks on indulgent behavior. Previously, he held various positions at Cornell University, where he advanced from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. Goncalo's scholarly contributions include numerous publications in recognized journals, emphasizing the connection between creativity and psychological outcomes. He has received the Robert & Helen P. Seass Fellowship and is involved in significant research projects like the Multicultural Insights Lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Area Chair Organizational Behavior/Business Law

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Proskauer Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Associate Professor (with tenure)

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Cornell University, ILR School • Ithaca, NY

Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Cornell University, ILR School • Ithaca, NY

Awards

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Robert Helen P. Seass Fellowship

2016-01-01

Courses

Leading Individuals Teams

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

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