Dr. Joe Bradley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joe Bradley is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing on teaching and research in technology management, product development, and entrepreneurship. He examines the information used to manage new STEM ventures, particularly in historically minoritized communities. Bradley earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, followed by a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. He completed his MBA and PhD in Systems & Entrepreneurial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With significant experience in both academic and practical settings, including roles such as Chief Financial Officer at Sun Buckets, Inc., Bradley has contributed to various educational initiatives and research projects related to intellectual property management and innovation strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching courses on technology management and product development.

Chief Financial Officer

— Present

Sun Buckets, Inc. •

Overseeing financial operations of the company.

Visiting Teaching Associate

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Provided instructional support in the Business Administration program.

Teaching Associate

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assisting with engineering courses.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign •

Teaching Business Administration courses.

Intellectual Property Mining Specialist

— Present

Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois •

Specializing in technology transfer and intellectual property strategy.

Commercialization Analyst

— Present

Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois •

Analyzing commercialization opportunities for university research.

Senior Engineer

— Present

Applied Research Associates •

Working on various engineering projects.

Courses

Managing Intellectual Property (BADM 551) Value Chain Management Capstone (MBA 590)

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.