Dr. Joseph Badaracco

Professor

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Biography

Joseph L. Badaracco is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. He teaches courses in business ethics, strategy, and management within the MBA and executive programs. With a rich academic background, Badaracco graduated from St. Louis University and Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, later earning an MBA and DBA from Harvard Business School. He previously served as Chair of the MBA Program and as Housemaster of Currier House at Harvard College. Badaracco’s scholarly contributions include ten authored or edited books, such as 'Step Back' and 'Your True Moral Compass,' which discuss leadership and ethical decision-making in high-pressure environments. His recent work emphasizes the evolving role of corporations as central societal institutions with increased social and political responsibilities. Badaracco has taught in various international executive programs and has served on boards of public companies, focusing on issues of leadership, values, and ethics.

Research Interests

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.