Dr. John Zhang

Professor

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Biography

John Zhang is the Tsai Wan-Tsai Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where he specializes in marketing. He serves as the Director of the Penn Wharton China Center and has a strong focus on channel retail management and pricing strategies. John has a notable academic background, having taught at the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia Business School. He co-authored the influential book 'Smart Pricing: How Google, Priceline, and Leading Businesses Use Pricing Innovation for Profitability,' demonstrating his expertise in competitive pricing strategies and pricing structure design. Additionally, he leads Executive Education Programs, including the CEO Academy, which facilitates a dynamic platform for CEOs to enhance their leadership and strategic decision-making skills. His programs emphasize maximizing profits through strategic pricing tools and consumer psychology, while also addressing strategic marketing to gain a competitive advantage. John Zhang’s research and educational initiatives continue to impact the marketing field significantly.

Research Interests

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.