Dr. Michael Knoll

Professor

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Biography

Michael Knoll is the Theodore K. Warner Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania and a Professor of Real Estate at Wharton. He is also the Co-Director of the Center for Tax Law and Policy and serves as the Deputy Dean at Penn Law. His research focuses on the application of finance principles to questions of international tax policy, particularly in connection to taxation and competitiveness. Professor Knoll has published extensively on topics like sovereign wealth funds, private equity, and the impact of corporate income tax on the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry. Alongside his research, he teaches Executive Education Programs in Mergers and Acquisitions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary faculty and industry speakers to enhance the understanding of acquisition strategies, valuation techniques, tax issues, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.

Research Interests

Courses

Mergers and Acquisitions

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.