Dr. Allan Afuah

Professor

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Biography

Professor Allan Afuah received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. He has received several accolades for his contributions to the field of management, including the 2022 Academy Management Review Decade Award for his paper on crowdsourcing solutions. This recognition is the highest given by the journal, honoring research that has had the greatest impact over a decade. In addition, he was awarded the 2019 AMR Managerial Practice Award and the 2012 AMR Paper Award from the world's top business journal. His teaching focuses on strategy and technological innovation, emphasizing the responsibilities of managers in organizations. He examines how firms, such as Apple and Amazon, create value in an increasingly digital world. Professor Afuah has also been recognized as MBA Teacher of the Year at the Ross School of Business, illustrating his commitment to high-quality education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science