Dr. Barak Aharonson

Professor

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Biography

Barak Aharonson holds the John F. Wood Chair in Innovation Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. He has a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Organization Theory from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. His research interests lie primarily in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Aharonson has published extensively in premier academic journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Organization Science, focusing on topics such as knowledge dynamics, venture capital, network behaviors, and the role of cultural factors in entrepreneurial proclivity. His work often merges insights from multiple disciplines to analyze how organizations engage with their environments and adapt to new challenges. Aharonson has received numerous research grants and awards, underscoring his impact and recognition in the field of business research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Holding the John F. Wood Chair in Innovation Management, focusing on strategic management and entrepreneurship.

Awards

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Fujian Province High-Level Talent

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Nanqiang Scholar

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).