Dr. Fred Harburg

Professor

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Biography

Fred Harburg is a Clinical Professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he directs the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute. His expertise lies in leadership, organizational development, and executive coaching, having previously served as Chief Learning Officer at Motorola University and Williams Energy, along with leadership roles at Fidelity Investments. He began his career as a pilot and served as a faculty officer at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he instructed cadets and female pilots. Harburg has lectured at prestigious institutions such as MIT and Harvard Business School and has consulted for numerous Fortune 500 companies. He is an active speaker and author, focusing on themes such as leadership effectiveness and resilience. He has lived abroad for six years, providing coaching and consulting in Europe and Asia. His work often emphasizes an anticipatory mindset and enterprise-level leadership strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.