Dr. Tom Nicholas

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Biography

Tom Nicholas is the William J. Abernathy Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University and his research focuses on the history of entrepreneurship, innovation, and finance. His notable work, "VC: American History," explores the historical roots and development of the venture capital industry in the United States. He teaches an elective course titled 'Coming of Managerial Capitalism,' which examines the interplay between entrepreneurship, innovation, and finance in business development over the past 240 years. Nicholas has published extensively in the field and his work has significantly contributed to the understanding of managerial capitalism and entrepreneurial management. He has authored numerous papers addressing various aspects of innovation, historical economic trends, and their implications for modern business practices.

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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.