Dr. Eric Gedajlovic

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Biography

Eric Gedajlovic is a Beedie Professor specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University. His research seeks to explain strategic entrepreneurial processes within institutional, historical, and organizational contexts. Gedajlovic strives to advance the fields of strategy, entrepreneurship, and family business by highlighting contextual factors that are often overlooked or insufficiently treated. Through his work, he collaborates with over 30 scholars across North America, Europe, and Asia. His research has been published in top-ranked journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Business Venturing. Gedajlovic's contributions are widely recognized and cited in the fields of strategy and organizational theory, as well as in family business and sociology. He has also developed graduate and undergraduate level textbooks covering these areas, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and education.

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Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy