Dr. Marcel Paulssen

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Marcel Paulssen. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Marcel Paulssen is a Full Professor at the Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva, where he specializes in Marketing. He completed his Ph.D. at the Technical University of Berlin and has extensive teaching and research experience. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Humboldt University in Berlin and was a visiting Fulbright Professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in the academic year 2006. His professional journey includes managing strategic marketing for the Society Technology Research Group at Daimler AG, and conducting doctoral research in collaboration with distinguished faculties in the US. He explores intersections between psychology and marketing, aiming to understand consumer behavior. His research covers classic areas such as brand loyalty, consumer choice, and the impacts of product defects on quality perceptions. He regularly collaborates with various companies, including Credit Suisse and Volkswagen, on marketing strategies, and has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence. Marcel's notable publications focus on customer relationships and brand attachment, emphasizing empirical marketing methodologies. He actively engages in administrative projects related to marketing and education, contributing significantly to the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva

Professor specialized in Marketing at the Geneva School of Economics and Management.

Assistant Professor

2003-09-01 — 2008-08-31

Humboldt University • Berlin

Assistant Professor of Marketing, contributing to various interdisciplinary research projects.

Visiting Fulbright Professor

2006-01-01 — 2006-06-30

Ross School of Business, University of Michigan • Michigan

Conducted research and collaborated with faculty on consumer behavior studies.

Awards

#

Credit Suisse Award for Teaching

#

Reimagine Education Award

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Diplomas
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.