Dr. Trevor Israelsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trevor Israelsen is an Assistant Professor in Organization Theory at Smeal College of Business, Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Management Organization Studies from the University of Victoria in 2023. His research focuses on the management history, tradition, legacy, heritage, and inheritance of organizations, utilizing qualitative historical research methods. Dr. Israelsen explores various forms of social and economic organizations to understand how they achieve competitive positioning and resilience. His work encompasses institutions such as multigenerational family businesses, trust-owned businesses, religious organizations, and community-based organizations, highlighting their role in preserving historical and cultural inheritance. In addition to his primary research activities, he has prior experience as the Assistant Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship at Miami University. Dr. Israelsen has completed both master's and bachelor's degrees in History from Miami University and Utah State University respectively. He is committed to fostering adaptive and globally-minded leaders among undergraduate students through innovative courses.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGR 425 – New Venture Creation IST 425 – New Venture Creation MGMT 425 – New Venture Creation

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.