Dr. Geoffrey Jones

Professor

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Biography

Geoffrey G. Jones is the Isidor Straus Professor of Business History at Harvard Business School. He holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees from Cambridge University and also received honorary doctorates from Copenhagen Business School and the University of Helsinki. His academic career spans institutions such as the London School of Economics and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Jones has published extensively on the history and impact of global business, focusing on the evolution and responsibilities of corporations in areas such as consumer products, banking, and emerging markets. He also researches the global beauty industry, contributing to the understanding of business history through various lenses including economic development, sustainability, and social responsibility. His teaching includes the course Entrepreneurship and Global Capitalism, which explores historical trends in global business over two centuries. Jones has received several prestigious awards, including the European Business History Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, and is a fellow of the British Academy and the Royal Historical Society. His notable publications include "Merchants and Multinationals," "Beauty Imagined," and "Profits and Sustainability."

Research Interests

Experience

Isidor Straus Professor

2000-07-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Leading research and teaching in business history and entrepreneurship.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research within the economics department.

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.