Dr. Jung Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jung Min Kim is an Assistant Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, focusing on Accounting Information and Management. His research seeks to understand the economic decisions made by users and producers of financial information, particularly exploring how aspects of financial reporting shape these decisions. His work features theories from information economics that combine to formulate empirical predictions, especially in scenarios where theoretical foundations are challenging to discern. His recent studies are empirically motivated and cover topics like financial reporting, voluntary disclosure, information, reporting incentives, and capital markets. Professor Kim joined Kellogg in 2022 and holds a PhD in Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a dual bachelor's degree in Business and Economics from Seoul National University.

Research Interests

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.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, CE or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • 2-3 Letters of recommendation
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required for Fall 2026 applications in Computer Science.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required for the MS program in Mechanical Engineering.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
1 year Biology with lab 1 year General Chemistry with lab 1 year Organic Chemistry with lab 1 year Physics with lab English composition
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS Application
  • MCAT Scores
  • Feinberg Secondary Application
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Clinical experience
Specialization Notes

Feinberg School of Medicine MD program does not have strict minimums but is highly competitive.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:731
Overall
Required:731
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Transcripts
  • Essays
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Video Essays
  • Interview
Specialization Notes

GMAT 731 is the average, not a strict minimum. No preference between GMAT and GRE.

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:85
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Music or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Bienen Graduate Application
  • Prescreening recording (if applicable)
  • Audition
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Specific minimums for Duolingo (125) and TOEFL (85) for MM applicants.