Dr. Sandra Corredor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sandra Corredor is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. She has held this position since 2020 and currently serves as the Associate Head of Business Administration. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Gies College of Business, she focuses on the intersection of technology and international corporate strategies. Corredor previously worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut from 2017 to 2020. Her teaching interests include Business Policy and Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and Technology Management. Corredor has received several accolades, including the Poets & Quants Undergraduate Professors award in 2024 and the Dean's Impact Award at the University of Illinois. Her research has been published in notable journals, addressing themes such as corporate renewal decisions and the impact of knowledge on innovation in emerging markets. She is deeply committed to enhancing the educational experiences of her students through innovative course design and engagement activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Head

— Present

Business Administration • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Leads the Department of Business Administration, providing administrative support and strategic direction.

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

Business Administration • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Teaches courses on business policy and strategy while conducting research in corporate strategy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Management Department • University of Connecticut

Instructed students in management principles and conducted research in strategic management.

Awards

#2024

Poets & Quants Undergraduate Professors 2024

#2023

Dean's Impact Award

#2022

Departmental Award for Excellence in Teaching

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.