Dr. Martin Ruef

Professor

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Biography

Martin Ruef is the Jack Pamela Egan Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at Duke University, with a research focus on the social context of entrepreneurship from a contemporary historical perspective. His work involves large-scale surveys of entrepreneurs across the United States, exploring processes such as team formation, innovation, and boundary maintenance within nascent business startups. Ruef's historical analyses delve into entrepreneurial activities constrained by periods of profound institutional change, contributing to a diverse range of sectors. He has examined various aspects of entrepreneurship through his publications, highlighting significant themes like social inequality and the impact of artificial intelligence in creative ideation. Ruef has held his current professorship since 2013 and serves as the director of the Markets & Management Certificate Program.

Research Interests

Experience

Jack Pamela Egan Distinguished Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor of Entrepreneurship.

Director

2025-01-01 — Present

Markets & Management Certificate Program • Duke University

Overseeing the Markets & Management Certificate Program.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)