Dr. Joel Shapiro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joel K. Shapiro is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management specializing in Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences. He leads the Kellogg's Analytical Consulting Lab and teaches advanced analytics electives in the MBA curriculum. Joel has extensive experience in helping organizations leverage data analytics to enhance business performance and achieve strategic goals. His expertise has been recognized globally, and he is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in analytics. Joel's academic credentials include a PhD in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School and a JD from Northwestern University School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Michigan. Joel's work has been published in several prominent business publications, and he actively contributes to the advancement of analytics education.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses on Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences.

Adjunct Faculty

2003-01-01 — Present

School of Continuing Studies, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching analytics-related courses.

Adjunct Faculty

2003-01-01 — Present

Graduate Statistics, School of Education, Loyola University • Chicago, IL

Teaching statistics and analytics courses.

Physics Teacher

1994-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Lincoln Park High School • Chicago, IL

Taught physics courses.

Attorney

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Schwartz & Freeman • Chicago, IL

Practiced law.

Policy Analyst / Doctoral Fellow

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

RAND Corporation • Santa Monica, CA

Conducted policy analysis.

Senior Researcher

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

ROCKMAN ET AL • Chicago, IL

Led research projects.

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

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