Dr. Reshmaan Hussam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Reshmaan Hussam is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research lies at the intersection of development and behavioral economics, focusing on critical issues such as migration, health, and finance. Recent projects include studying the psychosocial value of employment for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the influences on financial inclusivity among micro-entrepreneurs in India and Uganda. Throughout his career, he has engaged in extensive fieldwork across South Asia and East Africa, exploring how health-promoting behaviors can be enhanced, and addressing the quality of informal healthcare markets. Hussam's work also investigates the economic consequences of forced migration, emphasizing the lived experiences and psychosocial wellbeing of displaced populations. He earned his SB and PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Hussam has received numerous accolades, including the USAID Research Innovation Fellowship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA, USA

Teaching and conducting research in business administration with a focus on development and behavioral economics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Economic Growth Center, Yale University • New Haven, CT, USA

Conducted research focused on economic growth and behavior modeling.

Awards

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USAID Research Innovation Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

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.