Dr. Karl Ulrich

Professor

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Biography

Karl Ulrich is the CIBC Endowed Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he specializes in Operations and Information Management. He has an extensive background in mechanical engineering, with a ScD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ulrich is a co-author of the widely used textbook 'Product Design and Development' and has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications including 'Innovation Tournaments' and 'Winning China'. Additionally, Professor Ulrich is recognized for his entrepreneurial efforts, having co-founded several innovation-focused initiatives within the University community, including the Venture Lab and the Integrated Product Design Program. With a staggering 24 patents to his name, he is known for innovative projects such as the Xootr scooter, acknowledged as one of the coolest products of the 21st century by Businessweek. He has received multiple teaching awards from the Wharton School, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship in innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

CIBC Endowed Professor

— Present

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching various Executive Education programs and leading research in innovation and product design.

Awards

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Anvil Award

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Miller-Sherrerd Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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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Specialization Notes

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