Dr. Randolph Bucklin

Professor

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Biography

Studying markets at the individual consumer level, Professor Randolph Bucklin's research is designed to aid companies in making a wide range of marketing decisions, including pricing, advertising, promotions, and sales channels. His critical perspective emphasizes the need to understand marketing data at a rich, granular level rather than just at the aggregate level. Bucklin's pioneering work has advanced the field of marketing research, originally utilizing data from bar codes to focus on consumer packaged goods. His recent research explores consumer choice behavior in the context of Internet marketing and advertising, employing clickstream data sources to track consumers' online browsing and purchasing behavior in real-time. His influential work has been recognized with the 2015 and 2016 William F. O’Dell Award, which honors articles that have the greatest long-term impact on marketing. As a versatile instructor, Bucklin has taught a variety of marketing courses at UCLA Anderson, including required core courses and specific topics like sales channel management and pricing policies. He has received multiple teaching awards, reflecting his dedication to imparting knowledge to students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.