Dr. Michael Useem

Professor

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Biography

Michael Useem is the William Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director of the Center for Leadership at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in catastrophic enterprise risk management, corporate change restructuring, leadership, decision-making, and governance. His teaching includes MBA and Executive MBA courses focused on these subjects, and his work spans leadership development in various sectors including private, public, and non-profit organizations. He has authored several influential books such as 'Leader’s Checklist', 'Leadership Moment', and 'Executive Defense'. Additionally, he is a co-author and co-editor of notable publications related to catastrophic risks and corporate governance. Michael is also recognized for co-hosting a weekly program on SiriusXM Business Radio. His engagement in executive education is extensive, having developed programs like the CEO Academy and various online courses aimed at enhancing leadership skills for managers and executives.

Research Interests

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.