Dr. Christian Terwiesch

Professor

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Biography

Christian Terwiesch is the Andrew M. Heller Professor and department chair at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a distinguished academic with significant experience in operations management, health policy, and innovation management. Terwiesch has co-directed the Mack Institute for Innovation Management and authored numerous publications in leading academic journals, including Management Science and the New England Journal of Medicine. He is a recipient of teaching awards and has extensive experience in teaching MBA courses and executive education programs. His research focuses on analyzing operational performance and managing innovation and R&D. In addition to his academic roles, Terwiesch hosts 'Work of Tomorrow,' a national radio show on Sirius XM. He holds a doctoral degree from INSEAD and has a diploma from the University of Mannheim.

Research Interests

Courses

Leadership Program Analytics Strategic Growth Design Thinking — Developing Solution Concept Entrepreneurship Certificate Executive Development Program Health Care Leadership Management Innovation Strategy Design Thinking Certificate Introduction Innovation Leading AI-Powered Future Strategy Management Competitive Advantage

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.