Dr. Rawi Abdelal

Professor

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Biography

Professor Rawi Abdelal serves as the Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management at Harvard Business School and is the Emma Bloomberg Co-Chair of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. His academic expertise lies in international political economy with a research focus on globalization and its political implications, specifically within Eurasia. Abdelal's influential works include the award-winning book 'National Purpose in the World Economy,' which examines post-Soviet states, and 'Capital Rules,' a treatise on the interplay between social norms and the legal framework of the international financial system. Additionally, he has edited significant scholarly texts such as 'Rules of Globalization' and 'Measuring Identity.' His current research projects tackle contemporary issues including the challenges facing global capitalism and the geopolitics of energy relations between Russia and Europe. With a Ph.D. from Cornell University, Abdelal has received numerous accolades for his teaching and research, including the HBS Student Association Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching multiple times, and the Marshall Shulman Prize for exceptional contributions to international relations literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management

2001-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Awards

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Marshall Shulman Prize

2002-01-01
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HBS Student Association Faculty Award

2004-01-01
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Apgar Award

2011-01-01
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HBS Student Association Faculty Award

2012-01-01
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Charles M. Williams Award

2012-01-01
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HBS Student Association Faculty Award

2012-01-01
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Distinguished Alumnus Award

2017-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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