Dr. Kristin Mugford

Professor

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Biography

Kristin W. Mugford is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Harvard Business School, specializing in finance and business restructuring. She has served as the Senior Associate Dean for Community and Culture, emphasizing the importance of a supportive educational environment. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has delivered coursework on topics such as corporate restructuring, venture capital, and private equity. Kristin has received multiple accolades for her teaching excellence, including the HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award and the Charles M. Williams Award. Prior to her academic career, she was a Managing Director and partner at Bain Capital, where she became one of the first female partners in the firm’s history. Her leadership roles included oversight of high-yield investments and management within Bain Capital Credit, a significant player in corporate distressed debt management. She began her career at Walt Disney Company in corporate strategic planning. Kristin holds an MBA from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar and an AB with honors from Harvard College.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Teaching various advanced finance courses and serving in leadership roles.

Managing Director

— Present

Bain Capital • Boston, MA

Oversaw high yield investments and was a senior member of the management team.

Awards

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HBS Student Association Faculty Award

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Charles M. Williams Award

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Robert F. Greenhill Award

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Apgar Award

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
Application Checklist
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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.