Dr. Ali Ahmed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ali Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group at Warwick Business School. His research primarily focuses on the psychology of entrepreneurship within adverse and necessity contexts. He has a keen interest in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurship and how these are shaped by various contexts. His field research has delved into the resilience of refugee entrepreneurs in Egypt, exploring their emotional experiences in university accelerators and social business incubators. Currently, he aims to understand how new ventures operate under adversity through the lens of employee functioning. Ali earned his PhD in Management from Warwick Business School, and holds an MSc in Marketing from the University of Leicester, along with a BSc from both the British University in Egypt and Loughborough University. Before joining WBS, Ali gained experience in business consultancy, conducting projects related to business modeling, marketing, and HR restructuring for start-ups, SMEs, and large enterprises. He has previously held teaching and research positions at the American University in Cairo and the British University in Egypt.

Research Interests

Requirements for Warwick Business School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:70
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
GMAT
Total Score
Required:700
Overall
Required:700
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Business, Economics, or STEM for Finance/Analytics) Strong quantitative skills for Finance and Analytics tracks
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts of marks for all degree level studies
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
  • One academic or professional reference
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Application assessment fee (£60)
Specialization Notes

Warwick Business School operates through subject groups rather than traditional departments. GMAT/GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most MSc courses, though competitive for Finance.