Dr. William Howell

Professor

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Biography

William Lee Howell is a Titular Professor at the Geneva School of Economics and Management at the University of Geneva and the Executive Director of the Villars Institute, a Swiss non-profit foundation devoted to advancing interdisciplinary research, intergenerational collaboration, and systems leadership to foster the transition to a Nature Positive Net Zero economy. He has served on the Managing Board of the World Economic Forum from 2009 to 2021, overseeing the Annual Meeting in Davos. His areas of expertise include Technological Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Foresight, and Systems Leadership. Howell is also involved in teaching executive programs focused on topics such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Disruptive Technologies, enhancing the understanding of these concepts in a managerial context.

Research Interests

Courses

The Fourth Industrial Revolution Disruptive Technologies

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.