Dr. Robert Fisher

Professor

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Biography

Robert Fisher is a Professor at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta. His academic journey includes notable faculty roles at the Richard Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario from 1998 to 2007, and the University of Southern California from 1991 to 1998. Fisher obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, an MBA from York University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. His research primarily focuses on the effects of social expectations on managerial and consumer decision-making, with a keen interest in how organizations can enhance communication flows across functional areas to improve new product development success. He has published extensively in leading journals including the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, and Psychology & Marketing, and served on the editorial board of these publications. Fisher's contributions have been recognized with the Stern Award for his work in the Journal of Marketing and he co-authored the book "Internet Marketing in the Networked Economy," which explores the evolution of customer relationships in the context of internet marketing. He has also advised major firms in North America and Asia on marketing strategies and management issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management