Dr. Christopher Ittner

Professor

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Biography

Professor Christopher D. Ittner specializes in research related to performance measurement, cost management, and enterprise risk management systems. He has a distinguished academic background, having published in leading journals such as the Harvard Business Review and the Accounting Review, and has served as an editor and associate editor for various academic publications. His work often examines the relationship between risk management and financial performance, earning him the American Accounting Association’s Notable Contribution Management Accounting Literature Award. He teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in management accounting, focusing on the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and methods for improving cost efficiency without compromising quality. Ittner holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, an MBA from UCLA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard University. He has received multiple teaching awards in recognition of his contributions to management education. His current research delves into board risk oversight and its impact on corporate environmental and social performance, utilizing proprietary datasets to analyze how strong risk oversight practices can align with enhanced sustainability outcomes.

Research Interests

Courses

ACCT2900 - Accounting Entrepreneurs ACCT7060 - Cost Management ACCT1020 - Strategic Cost Analysis ACCT9400 - Research Accounting

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
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Specialization Notes

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