Dr. Peter Marsden

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Biography

Peter V. Marsden is a Faculty Associate (emeritus) at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and serves as the Edith Benjamin Geisinger Research Professor in the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on the measurement of social networks and the applications of survey research methods in social science, prominently studied through the General Social Survey. With extensive expertise in human resource practices within organizations, Marsden contributes significantly to the understanding of social dynamics and organizational behavior. He has received accolades for his work and is recognized as a leader in the field of sociology, especially in topics concerning social networks and survey methodologies.

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