Dr. Fritz Foley

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Biography

C. Fritz Foley is the André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on corporate finance, particularly the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He teaches the 'Corporate Financial Operations' elective course for second-year MBA students, a course he created, and co-chairs the Finance Senior Executives program, contributing to numerous Executive Education initiatives. Prior to joining Harvard, he taught at the University of Michigan Business School. Foley has a significant publication record, with papers exploring various topics in corporate finance, including capital structure, working capital management, dividend policy, joint ventures, and corporate tax policy. He has held important administrative roles such as the Senior Associate Dean for External Relations, enhancing alumni engagement and fundraising efforts, and serves as a strategic advisor on financial matters to the School's senior leadership. Foley earned his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and his B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Teaches MBA courses, conducts research on corporate finance, and holds leadership roles in executive education programs.

Faculty

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Michigan Business School • Ann Arbor, MI

Taught courses in finance before joining Harvard.

Awards

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Pearson/Prentice Hall Prize

2007-01-01
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Runner Up

2009-01-01

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.