Dr. Philip Nichols

Professor

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Biography

Philip M. Nichols is the Joseph Kolodny Professor of Social Responsibility Business at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the interplay between ethics, law, and business practices, particularly in the context of corruption, international trade, and emerging economies. He has authored numerous publications and book chapters assessing anti-corruption laws and their impacts on business accountability and ethics. His work often explores how legal frameworks can affect business decisions and societal well-being, addressing challenges posed by algorithms and technology in decision-making processes. Nichols holds a JD and LLM from Duke University and an AB from Harvard University. He has received several honors for his teaching and publications, including the Hoeber Award for best article and the Ralph J. Bunche Award for best international paper. He has held various teaching positions and visiting appointments globally, working with institutions in Mongolia, India, South Korea, Singapore, and Uruguay, among others. As an advocate for ethical business practices, he emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical considerations into corporate strategies to enhance social responsibility.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Joseph Kolodny Professor of Social Responsibility Business.

Awards

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Trustees Council Penn Women Award

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

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John Bonsignore Career Excellence Teaching

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Hoeber Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Distinguished Paper

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Hoeber Award

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Rappaport Core Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Rappaport Core Teaching Award

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Ralph J. Bunche Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Lindback Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Intergreek Council Award

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David W. Hauck Award

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.