Dr. Katrin Smolka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katrin Smolka is an Associate Professor at the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. With a PhD from the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University, her research interests are multidisciplinary, encompassing topics such as institutional entrepreneurship, necessity entrepreneurship, craft entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial decision-making. Katrin's work has been published in prestigious journals, and she has received notable awards including the BCERC's paper award and grants from Warwick University's Research Development Fund. She regularly presents her research at leading conferences in entrepreneurship and management and has been involved in several significant academic initiatives and programs, including the Effectuation Conferences and the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Management. With over 12 years of teaching experience, Katrin has taught at various academic levels and is committed to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among her students, as well as at industry events. Furthermore, she is an advocate for improving lives through entrepreneurship, working on initiatives to support individuals in challenging circumstances.

Research Interests

Courses

Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation Decision-Making Innovation Strategic Business Planning

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.