Dr. Ayfer Ali

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ayfer Ali is an Assistant Professor at Warwick Business School, specializing in Strategy and International Business. She holds a PhD in Health Policy/Management from Harvard University and a BA with honors in Economics from Harvard College. Her research centers on innovation and entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical industry. Ali's expertise encompasses markets, technology, patenting, and licensing in pharma and biotech industries. She is especially interested in drug repurposing, physician innovation, and the role of serendipity in the discovery of new drugs and their applications. Her scholarship has been published in prestigious management journals, such as Organization Science and Research Policy, and has been featured in prominent media outlets, including the Financial Times and the BBC. In addition to her research activities, she teaches Master’s and MBA programs at Warwick Business School. Prior to her appointment at Warwick, she was a lecturer at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain and worked with Analysis Group, focusing on various industries, including credit cards and oil and gas.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Warwick Business School • Coventry, United Kingdom

Teaching Masters and MBA programs in Strategy and International Business.

Lecturer

— Present

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid • Madrid, Spain

Taught courses related to strategy and management.

Consultant

— Present

Analysis Group •

Provided consulting services in diverse industries, including healthcare.

Requirements for Warwick Business School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:70
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
GMAT
Total Score
Required:700
Overall
Required:700
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Business, Economics, or STEM for Finance/Analytics) Strong quantitative skills for Finance and Analytics tracks
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts of marks for all degree level studies
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
  • One academic or professional reference
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Application assessment fee (£60)
Specialization Notes

Warwick Business School operates through subject groups rather than traditional departments. GMAT/GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most MSc courses, though competitive for Finance.