Dr. David Wessels

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Wessels is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School, focusing on helping companies grow organically through strategic pivots and prioritizing key initiatives to manage financial performance. With extensive consulting experience for major clients like BP, Coca-Cola, and Goldman Sachs, he has gained a reputation as one of the nation's top business school instructors, as recognized by BusinessWeek. David’s book, 'Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies', serves as a standard text for corporate valuation and performance management. At Wharton, he teaches a variety of executive education programs designed for senior leaders, including topics on mergers and acquisitions, scaling business for profitable growth, and venture capital. His interdisciplinary approach combines rigorous academic theory with practical insights drawn from industry speakers, providing participants with a comprehensive framework for evaluating business strategies and financial decisions. David is dedicated to enhancing the strategic prowess of leaders across various sectors, helping to refine their influence and ability to create value within their organizations.

Research Interests

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.