Dr. John Mccoy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John McCoy is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the processes underlying human judgment and decision-making, particularly in marketing contexts. Utilizing a combination of behavioral experiments and computational modeling, he explores how knowledge processes influence problem-solving in marketing decisions. McCoy draws on concepts from psychology, economics, and Bayesian statistics to inform his work. His current research investigates how to aggregate judgments from multiple individuals, especially in situations where majority opinions may be misleading. His findings have been featured in various prominent media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and NPR.

Research Interests

Courses

MKTG1010 - Intro Marketing MKTG6110 - Marketing Management MKTG8990 - Independent Study MKTG9520 - Consumer Research Topics MKTG9730 - Research Sem Mktg

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.