Dr. April Franco

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Biography

April Franco is a Professor of Economics Strategy at the Rotman School, University of Toronto, where she also holds a chair in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Her research focuses on the transfer, creation, and use of knowledge in organizations, particularly aspects related to spin-outs, which are considered ground-breaking in the field. April has received several awards for her innovative research, including the Rector’s Award from Aalborg University in 2011 and the Roger Martin Nancy Lang Award for Excellence in Research in 2010. She teaches undergraduate courses in Organizational Strategy, Economics Management, and Industrial Organization, as well as MBA courses in Strategy. April’s media expertise spans various formats including television, radio, and print/online publications. She has a PhD in Economics and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Rochester, and a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from the University of California.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology