Dr. Oded Netzer

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

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

Biography

Oded Netzer is the Arthur J. Samberg Professor at Columbia Business School, affiliated with the Data Science Institute. His research expertise addresses major business challenges in data-rich environments, focusing on developing quantitative methods to leverage data for a deeper understanding of customer behavior and guiding firms' decisions. He is particularly interested in building statistical econometric models to measure consumer preferences and understand customer choices over time and across various contexts. Professor Netzer has notably developed a framework for managing firms' customer bases through dynamic segmentation and leverages text-mining techniques for business applications. He has published numerous papers in leading scholarly journals and his research has garnered multiple prestigious awards, such as the ISMS Long-term Contribution Award and the John Paper Award. As a member of the editorial board for various journals, he contributes to the evolution of marketing science. In addition to his research, he teaches various courses at Columbia Business School, including the Core Marketing course and courses on Empirical Models in Marketing. His excellence in teaching and mentoring Ph.D. students has also been recognized with the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence and the Faculty Mentoring Award from GSAC at Columbia University. Furthermore, he consults with Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial organizations on strategy, data-driven decision making, and marketing research.

Research Interests

Courses

Core Marketing Course Marketing Research Developing Quantitative Intuition Empirical Models in Marketing

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)