Dr. Michael Tushman

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Michael Tushman. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Michael Tushman is the Paul R. Lawrence, Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He teaches courses focused on leading innovation and organizational effectiveness, particularly in relation to strategic change. Tushman holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has previously served as faculty at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. His research primarily investigates the dynamics of technological change and the role of senior teams in fostering innovation. Tushman has published numerous influential works, including several books such as 'Winning Innovation: A Practical Guide to Leading Organizational Renewal and Change' and 'Competing Design: Blueprint for Organizational Architectures.' Tushman's career has been distinguished with awards, including the Academy of Management's Career Achievement Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Training and Development. He has also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva and supervised many doctoral students throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching courses on innovation and organizational effectiveness.

Faculty

1976-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Columbia University Graduate School of Business • New York, NY

Engaged in teaching and research.

Awards

#

Apgar Award for Innovation Teaching

2013-01-01
#

Distinguished Scholarly Contributions to Management

2013-01-01

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).