Dr. William Howell

Professor

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Biography

Lee Howell is an adjunct professor at the Geneva School of Economics and Management at the University of Geneva. He serves as the Executive Director of the Villars Institute, a Swiss non-profit foundation focused on promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering intergenerational collaboration. Howell also holds the position of Vice Chair on the Board of Governors of the International Baccalaureate. His extensive experience includes being a member of the Managing Board of the World Economic Forum, where he oversaw the Annual Meeting in Davos from 2009 to 2021. His academic interests and areas of expertise include Technological Innovation, Risk Management, Strategic Foresight, and Systems Leadership. As an educator, Howell teaches courses on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Disruptive Technologies, exploring their implications for innovation and leadership.

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.