Dr. Arun Kumar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arun Kumar is a Reader at King's Business School, King's College London, specializing in Global Development and Management. His research focuses on the role of philanthropic and nonprofit organizations in global development, with a strong interest in the historical and social roles of management in addressing global poverty, inequality, and social inclusion. Arun has published extensively in reputable journals including Academy of Management Learning & Education, Business & Society, and Development & Change, contributing to both academic and practical insights into these critical areas. He is currently editing special issues on management education inequalities and the histories of social entrepreneurship and caste. Before joining academia, Arun worked with leading NGOs and donor agencies on governance and inclusion issues in public services. He has a rich background of teaching and research across France, India, and the UK and is engaged in supervising PhD students while contributing to the editorial boards of several leading journals.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.