Dr. Yang Gao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yang Gao is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his Ph.D. in Information Systems from Simon Business School, University of Rochester in 2021. His research interests explore the intersection of technology and management, focusing on how information systems can be utilized to improve decision-making and efficiency in business processes. Gao has published several influential papers in leading journals, with an emphasis on understanding social media and misinformation dynamics. His teaching includes courses that fuse data analysis with business applications, employing hands-on learning techniques to equip students with practical skills for the modern workplace.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems.

Courses

Business Analytics II (BADM 211) Proseminar IOSA (BADM 591) Proseminar Operations Management (BADM 591)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.