Dr. Caroline Grossman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Caroline Grossman is the executive director of the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She leads initiatives to equip Booth students, alumni, and faculty with the tools necessary to drive meaningful impact through research and experiential learning. Since joining the Rustandy Center in 2015, Grossman has advanced global research partnerships and expanded social impact programming at Booth, strengthening ties with Chicago's civic and nonprofit ecosystem. She oversees the Center’s flagship initiatives, including the Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program and the Edwardson Civic Scholars Program, which provide full-tuition scholarships to MBA students committed to public and social sector careers. As an adjunct associate professor of strategy, Grossman has designed and taught several courses at Booth, such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Perspectives on Capitalism. Prior to her position at Booth, she worked in brand management at Kraft Foods and taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and DePaul University. Grossman earned her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth and a BA in history from Yale University.

Research Interests

Courses

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Social Impact Practicum Perspectives on Capitalism

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.