Dr. Monique Thompson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monique Burns Thompson is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School with extensive experience in social entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. As a co-founder and former President of Teach, a national non-profit organization, she trained over 30,000 teacher leaders in policy and practice issues influencing student success. With her leadership expertise, she has co-developed innovative programs like the Certificate for School Management and Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School, focusing on equipping preK-12 school leaders with essential skills for driving change. Thompson's background also includes significant contributions to district-level education initiatives as a consultant with McKinsey & Company and special assistant to the Superintendent of the Philadelphia Public School District. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, along with a Master’s Certificate in Advanced Studies in Education from Harvard. Her work emphasizes the development of effective leadership in educational contexts and proactive problem-solving skills for school improvement, proven by her entrepreneurial venture launched in 2018 that leveraged HBS Online to engage 35,000 participants.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (Optional/Recommended)
Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.