Dr. James Conley

Professor

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Biography

James Gerard Conley is a Clinical Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, specializing in Operations. His research focuses on the strategic use of intangible assets and intellectual property to build and sustain competitive advantage. He has received numerous recognitions, including the 'Faculty of the Year' award in various programs such as the Master of Product Development and Master of Science programs at WHU in Germany. Conley has collaborated with several prestigious organizations including the World Intellectual Property Organization and Microsoft, and has published extensively on topics related to innovation, intellectual capital management, and technology licensing. He also serves as a Senior Editor for Technology Innovation and is involved with editorial boards for several academic journals. With a commitment to teaching, he conducts courses aimed at graduate and executive education audiences and has contributed significantly to the areas of intellectual capital and innovation management.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaches graduate and executive education courses focusing on Operations and Intellectual Property.

Visiting Professor

2008-01-01 — 2025-01-01

WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management • Vallendar, Germany

Involved in teaching and academic collaboration.

Visiting Professor

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Keio Business School, Keio University • Tokyo, Japan

Participated in instructional and research activities.

Awards

#1

Faculty of the Year

2016-01-01
#1

Professor of the Year

2013-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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