Dr. Shengmao Cao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shengmao Cao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Cornell University and a PhD in Economics from Stanford University. His research interests encompass industrial organization and health economics, with recent studies focused on competitive strategy, innovation, and regulation within pharmaceutical markets. As part of his role, he teaches courses related to economics and managerial analytics, introducing students to the economics research environment and emphasizing important research methodologies and recent works in the field. Alongside his academic pursuits, he has been recognized as a Donald P. Jacobs Scholar. In his teaching, he aims to expose students to the processes of forming and answering impactful research questions in economics and management.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses related to economics and managerial analytics, focusing on research methodologies.

Donald P. Jacobs Scholar

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Awarded for excellence in research and teaching in the field of strategy.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.