Dr. Jonathan Calof

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Calof is a recognized leader in competitive intelligence and foresight, serving as a full professor in International Business Strategy at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He holds a B.A. from Carleton University, and both an M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. Calof combines extensive research and consulting experience in competitive intelligence, business analytics, and anticipatory systems to enhance organizations' capability to innovate in response to external environmental changes. He has delivered over 1000 speeches and keynote addresses worldwide on topics such as market insight and analytical foresight. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various awards, including Frost & Sullivan's Lifetime Achievement Award in Competitive Intelligence and the Fellow’s Award from the Strategic Consortium of Intelligence Professionals. Calof has also held honorary appointments at Yunnan Normal University in China and has been involved with several scholarly publications in the field of intelligence studies. He has published 200 works and is a regular contributor to industry journals. His work emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision making and the innovative applications of foresight and intelligence in business contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History