Dr. Marc Ventresca

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marc is an organizational economic sociologist and a member of the faculty at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds affiliations as a senior research fellow at the Technology and Industrialisation Development Centre at the Oxford Department of International Development and has a variety of research affiliations, including with the Entrepreneurship Centre and Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. He has founded and co-convened eight courses across several degree programs at the school and co-founded the 'Founders Funders' community. His research focuses on new market formation and the economics of innovation, specifically in the context of commercialisation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spaces post-SpaceX. He investigates multiple stakeholders in market building and emphasizes the importance of organizational actors. Engaging with industry, Marc collaborates with several firms and regulatory bodies in support of the LEO economy. Additionally, he is known for his active teaching, where he tailors his approach to different audiences, aiming to equip students with innovative tools for their careers. He has received teaching awards and is involved in executive education, providing insight into innovation strategy and system change in business.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Teaching and research in the field of strategic management, focusing on innovation and market dynamics.

Courses

MBA Executive MBA MSc Management Doctoral research degrees

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.