Dr. Joseph Simmons

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Simmons is the Dorothy Silberberg Professor of Applied Statistics and a Professor in Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research centers on judgment decision making, focusing on the psychological processes that lead managers and consumers to make irrational and suboptimal decisions. His work has been published in top-tier peer-reviewed psychology and business journals, including Psychological Science, the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, the Journal of Consumer Research, and the Journal of Marketing Research. Simmons’ contributions to experimental methods have significantly influenced the ways behavioral scientists conduct and report their research to improve the integrity of the scientific process. He teaches programs that enhance decision-making and critical thinking skills, empowering leaders to navigate uncertainty and influence others effectively.

Research Interests

Courses

Effective Decision Making: Thinking Critically and Rationally

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
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  • 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.