Dr. Marc De Swaan Arons

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marc de Swaan Arons is a global thought leader in marketing leadership with over 30 years of experience in innovation and growth leadership. He has a passion for simplifying complexity and inspiring positive change that drives business results. Currently, he is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where he co-leads the Institute for Real Growth (IRG)—an esteemed executive leadership program that helps business leaders navigate the challenges of today’s stakeholder economy. Marc's insights have contributed to significant studies such as Leading Global Brands, Marketing2020, Insights2020, and the current Impact study in collaboration with Oxford Saïd. His work includes publications like 'The Global Brand CEO' (2010) and various articles in the Harvard Business Review (2014-2017). In addition to his research, Marc brings his expertise to the classroom, guest lecturing at institutions such as NYU in Shanghai and New York, Columbia University, the University of Texas, Erasmus University, and UCLA.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.