Dr. Juan Alcacer

Professor

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Biography

Juan Alcacer is the James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He has a Ph.D. in International Business Strategy and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan, along with an MBA in Finance and Economics from IESA. He specializes in international strategies of firms within the telecommunications industry, focusing on how competition influences location decisions for multinationals. His teachings extend across required MBA strategy courses and PhD courses in Strategy and International Business. Alcacer has also been a leader in Harvard's Executive Education programs, focusing on competitive advantage and global strategic management. He is a recipient of the Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service in 2019 and the Teacher of the Year Award in 2003 at Stern Business School, New York University. His research interests encompass strategy, growth, and innovation, specifically addressing exit strategies, strategic decision-making in global contexts, and cluster-based innovation within the global intellectual property landscape. He has published widely in academic journals and has served as an associate editor for various prominent academic publications. Alcacer continues to consult for corporations and remain active in field-based projects, consistently advancing the discourse in international business strategies and location-based decision making.

Research Interests

Experience

James J. Hill Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Professor and researcher specializing in international business strategies.

Awards

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Outstanding Service Award

2019-01-01
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Teacher of Year Award

2003-01-01
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Meritorious Service Award

2013-01-01
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Michigan Ross Distinguished PhD Alumni Award

2016-01-01

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.