Dr. Shawn Cole

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Biography

Shawn Cole is the John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and a faculty associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. His research interests include corporate consumer finance, emerging markets, political economy in finance, microfinance, and economic development. He engages in various projects that examine financial systems and their impact on economic growth in developing nations, focusing on how governmental policies and global events shape financial access and economic opportunities. His work often intersects with practical implementations and strategies that can foster sustainable development in emerging economies.

Research Interests

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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Specialization Notes

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