Dr. Karen Brenner

Professor

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Biography

Karen Brenner joined New York University Stern School of Business as an Adjunct Associate Professor in May 2007, became Clinical Professor Business in September 2008, and has served as Executive Director of Law and Business Initiatives since 2012. She teaches courses on Professional Responsibility in Law and Business, Ethical Legal Challenges in Modern Corporations, Corporate Governance in Law and Business, and Corporate Transformation Leadership in Law and Business. Her research interests encompass corporate governance, professional ethics, leadership, corporate turnarounds, and crisis management. Recent publications have addressed issues regarding corporate governance, including shareholder activism and the challenges faced during corporate investigations. Before joining NYU, she held the position of Chief Executive Officer and board member in various public and private companies across multiple industries, including consumer products, healthcare, and medical technology. She has significant experience in board governance and crisis management, advising private equity and venture capital firms, and has appeared on media outlets such as CNBC and PBS, with her comments featured in respected publications like Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Stern School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
GMAT
Total Score
Required:200
Verbal
Required:6
Quantitative
Required:6
Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:0
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:0
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Calculus Matrix/Linear Algebra Microeconomics Macroeconomics Probability and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume or CV
  • Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Fee ($100)
  • GMAT or GRE score report
  • TOEFL or IELTS score report (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

PhD programs are offered in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management & Organizations, Marketing, Operations Management, and Statistics. Some input department names map to these core research areas.