Dr. Arkadiy Sakhartov

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arkadiy Sakhartov is an Associate Professor, Area Chair of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and International Business in the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research and teaching focus on strategic management, particularly in the areas of corporate strategy, resource redeployment, and innovation management. Having earned his Ph.D. in Management from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University, Arkadiy has held various academic positions, including appointments at the Wharton School and Purdue University. He is actively involved in the Strategic Management Society, serving in leadership roles such as the chair of the Corporate Strategy Interest Group. Arkadiy’s work has been recognized with several awards, including the 2024 Research Paper Award from the Illinois Strategic Organizations Initiative. His recent publications include articles in premier journals, contributing to the understanding of strategic decision-making in global corporations and the implications of innovation on resource allocation. Furthermore, he is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of his students through courses that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Area Chair

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Overseeing the Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and International Business Area.

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Business Administration.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Focused on teaching and research in Business Administration.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Taught courses in Management and contributed to research.

Research Assistant

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Supported faculty research initiatives in Management.

Awards

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2024 Research Paper Award

2024-01-01
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Teachers Ranked Excellent

2023-01-01

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.