Dr. Mana Heshmati

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mana Heshmati is an Assistant Professor in the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. He earned his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2022, having previously completed his MBA and MS at Indiana University in 2015 and his BS in 2011. His primary research interests lie in competitive strategy, computational linguistics, decision making, managerial cognition, and technology innovation strategy. Heshmati has contributed to several notable publications, including his work on strategic representations and the role of visuals in strategic decision making, which has been published in esteemed journals such as Organization Science and Strategic Management Journal. Heshmati has received multiple awards for his teaching and research efforts, including the DEI Research Award and the Star Teacher Awards from the University of Washington Management & Organization Department.

Research Interests

Awards

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DEI Research Award

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Star Teacher

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Dean’s Excellence Award Undergraduate Teaching

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"Best 8:30am Class" Award

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

Courses

Strategic Management

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.