Dr. Elena Iankova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elena Iankova's expertise and research interests focus on the interaction between business, government, and civil society. She is the author of the book "Eastern European Capitalism in the Making" (Cambridge University Press, 2002), which traces the transformation of the relationship between these sectors in the post-communist region following the fall of communism. Iankova has been awarded the German Marshall Fund Fellowship, the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research grant, and a fellowship from the Department of Education to conduct research on the evolving dynamics in Europe post-communism. Her second book, "Business, Government, and EU Accession: Strategic Partnership or Conflict" (Lexington Books, 2009), provides a comprehensive analysis of how EU accession has influenced business-government relationships in post-communist countries. She has researched political risk management strategies for multinational corporations operating in transition economies and the role of business in community development, particularly in promoting socially responsible practices. Her findings have been published in various journals including the Industrial Labor Relations Review and the Journal of East European Management Studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Global Business Strategy Risk Management in Emerging Markets

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture