Dr. Karl Täuscher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karl Täuscher is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Management Policy at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. His research primarily focuses on the legitimation, growth, and competitive strategies of new ventures, particularly within platform markets and online marketplaces. He has held previous roles as a Research Fellow at Bayreuth University and a Doctoral Researcher in the Business Model Group at the Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy. His interests include business model innovation, crowdfunding, and the social evaluations of new market categories. In addition to his research, Karl supervises undergraduate, MSc, and MBA students in various topics, including international business and high-tech entrepreneurship. He actively seeks to mentor PhD candidates with a strong interest in quantitative methodologies and research areas that align with his expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Alliance Manchester Business School • Manchester, UK

Teaching strategy, entrepreneurship, and supervision of master's level dissertations.

Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Bayreuth University • Bayreuth, Germany

Conducted research in strategic management and innovation.

Awards

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Outstanding Developmental Reviewer award

2023-08-06
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VHB Paper Award

2020-12-01
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Prize for Reviewer

2025-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.