Dr. Aiyesha Dey

Professor

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Biography

Aiyesha Dey is the James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, specializing in Accounting Management. She began her career in the accounting faculty at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, and later joined the accounting group at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. Aiyesha has served as a visiting scholar at the Division of Economic Risk Analysis (DERA) at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, working on various policy initiatives. She completed her undergraduate degree with honors in Mathematics and was awarded the National Scholar Award by the Government of India. Aiyesha holds an MBA with a specialization in Accounting and Finance, followed by a Ph.D. in Accounting. Her research focuses on corporate governance, behavioral finance, and financial reporting disclosures, and she teaches MBA and Executive Education courses at HBS, including topics like Financial Reporting and Corporate Accountability. Aiyesha's contributions to academia are recognized through her editorial roles in leading accounting journals and her extensive publication record, addressing critical issues related to governance and organizational behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration

2017-07-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Teaching various accounting and finance courses, focusing on governance and leadership.

Faculty Member

— Present

Booth School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Engaged in research and teaching in accounting.

Faculty Member

— Present

Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Conducted research in accounting and governance.

Awards

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Distinguished Contributions Accounting Literature Award

2022-01-01
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Discussant Award, Review Accounting Studies Conference

2020-01-01
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National Scholar Award

1996-01-01

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.