Dr. William Kirby

Professor

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Biography

William C. Kirby is the Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and a T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies. He serves as the Chairman of the Harvard China Fund and has held multiple leadership roles at Harvard, including Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. With a distinguished academic career, Professor Kirby’s research focuses on contemporary China's business, economic, and political development within an international context. He writes and teaches about the growth of modern businesses in China, studying various entities from small startups to state-owned enterprises. His contributions to the field are extensive, with over forty case studies published on topics including Chinese corporate law, governance, and economic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration

1992-09-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

A leading professor focused on the integration of business education with insights into China’s evolving market.

Chair of History Department

1992-09-01 — 2001-06-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Oversaw academic and administrative functions of the History Department.

Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences

2001-06-01 — 2006-06-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Led the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard, managing a large academic community and budget.

Awards

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Honorary Professor

2020-01-01

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).