Dr. Benjamin Esty

Professor

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Biography

Benjamin C. Esty is the Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His teaching includes a variety of courses in advanced corporate finance, project finance, competitive strategy, and leadership. Currently, he teaches the capstone course in the MBA program, 'Strategies for Value Creation,' which integrates concepts from finance, strategy, and leadership. He has designed numerous executive education programs, including the YPO Gold program, and has been involved in several management programs aimed at underrepresented minority students. Esty has received several awards for teaching excellence and innovative contributions to student learning. His research focuses on corporate finance and corporate strategy, particularly how firms make significant strategic decisions affecting firm value. He has published extensively in both academic and practitioner-oriented journals and has created more than 200 case studies in related areas. He has served as an expert witness and consultant for over 60 organizations. Esty has held various roles, including director at Raymond James Financial, and has been recognized with multiple awards for his service and contributions to education.

Research Interests

Experience

Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor

— Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA, USA

Teach courses in advanced corporate finance and leadership, involved in executive education programs.

Consultant

— Present

Various Organizations •

Provided consulting services to over 60 companies and acted as an expert witness.

Awards

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HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award

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Charles M. Williams Award

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Greenhill Award

Courses

Strategies for Value Creation (SVC)

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.