Dr. Carolyn Fu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carolyn Fu is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, focusing on the Strategy Unit. Her research primarily explores innovation strategy within cultural markets, particularly in contexts like opera and ballet, as well as in emerging industries such as quantum computing. She emphasizes the significance of social construction in value innovation, where understanding is continually reshaped by firms' interactions with their audiences, instead of being strictly based on technological factors. Carolyn holds a PhD in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and has also earned multiple degrees from prestigious institutions including an MS in Engineering Management and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her academic career, she worked in defense research in Singapore.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
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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.