Dr. Marshall Van Alstyne

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Biography

Marshall Van Alstyne is the Allen Kelli Questrom Professor of Information Systems at Boston University. He is recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on network business models and co-authored the international bestseller 'Platform Revolution'. His research interests include information economics, focusing on the economics of speech markets, platform economics, intellectual property, and the social and productivity effects of technology. Van Alstyne is known for his contributions to the theory of two-sided networks, which has been instrumental in understanding platform strategies and antitrust law. His work has garnered over 27,000 citations and includes articles in prestigious journals such as Science, Nature, and Harvard Business Review. He has received numerous accolades including patents and multiple awards recognizing his research impact on real-world applications. Van Alstyne obtained his PhD and MS from MIT Sloan School and his BA from Yale University. He enjoys spending time with his family, pets, and engaging in travel.

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Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.