Dr. John Rudd

Professor

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Biography

John Rudd has had a distinguished commercial career, holding senior roles in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing. He began his PhD studies in 2000 and has since become a professor at Warwick Business School, where he also serves as Group Chair and Assistant Dean for faculty matters. Rudd is actively involved in editorial boards for prominent journals such as the European Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice. He is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors in the City of London. John has published widely in academic journals and co-authored the best-selling book 'Marketing Strategy: Competitive Positioning,' now in its 8th edition. His current research projects focus on strategic marketing, digital marketing, decision-making at the top management team level, and leadership in sales management. He has received numerous awards for his undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive teaching, and he enjoys collaborating with organizations of varying sizes to tackle 'real-world' marketing challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for Warwick Business School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:70
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
GMAT
Total Score
Required:700
Overall
Required:700
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Business, Economics, or STEM for Finance/Analytics) Strong quantitative skills for Finance and Analytics tracks
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts of marks for all degree level studies
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
  • One academic or professional reference
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Application assessment fee (£60)
Specialization Notes

Warwick Business School operates through subject groups rather than traditional departments. GMAT/GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most MSc courses, though competitive for Finance.