Dr. Laurel Ofstein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laurel Ofstein is an Associate Professor-Fixed Term and Faculty Director at the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Michigan State University. Prior to joining MSU, she served as an Associate Professor of Management at Western Michigan University, where she directed the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Her research examines creativity, innovation strategies, and ecosystem dynamics within entrepreneurial teams and organizations, as well as social entrepreneurship and cross-sector social partnerships aimed at poverty alleviation and economic development.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor-Fixed Term

2020-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and research focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Western Michigan University • Kalamazoo, MI

Directed the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Consultant

— Present

Accenture •

Consulted in the financial services industry helping Fortune 500 companies streamline operations.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology