Dr. Augusto Rocha

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Augusto Rocha is a Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh Business School, specializing in the intersection of social and financial capital within entrepreneurial ecosystems. His research primarily focuses on entrepreneurial ecosystems, social capital, social networks, and regional development. Augusto's doctoral research examined how networking events serve as critical platforms for knowledge exchange within the entrepreneurial community. His work employs a combination of Social Network Analysis along with in-depth interviews and observations to elucidate how entrepreneurial activities transpire among ecosystem actors who leverage social capital. Before his academic career, Augusto cultivated strong relationships with various entrepreneurial communities, attributing this to his experiences as a fintech entrepreneur.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing