Dr. Lars Perner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lars Perner is an Associate Professor of Clinical Marketing at USC Marshall School of Business. His research interests encompass non-profit marketing, sponsored fundraising, consumer behavior, consumer price response, branding, and bargain hunting. He has published work in several academic journals including the Journal of Marketing Management, Journal of Marketing Education, Journal of Consumer Affairs, and Journal of Consumer Psychology. In addition to his research, Lars serves as the faculty coordinator for the Department of Marketing's undergraduate introductory marketing course, which serves approximately 1,600 students each academic year. He has also contributed to various discussions in the media, providing insights into consumer behavior and marketing strategies. Lars has been active in the discourse surrounding the implications of AI toys in consumer electronics and the effects of economic conditions on holiday shopping behaviors. His contributions to academia highlight the intersection of marketing and consumer psychology, thereby enriching the understanding of how various factors influence consumer decisions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Golden Apple Award (Electives)

2022-05-13
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Golden Apple Award (Core Undergraduate Courses)

2019-05-10
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Golden Apple Award (MKT 450)

2013-05-16

Courses

Marketing Fundamentals (BUAD-307)

Requirements for University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
GMAT
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official test scores (if proceeding to Round 2)
Specialization Notes

Ph.D. programs include specializations in Accounting, Data Sciences and Operations, Finance, Management and Organization, and Marketing.