Dr. Yusaku Takeda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yusaku Takeda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed his Ph.D. in Business Administration at Harvard University in 2022. Takeda's research focuses on the strategic evolution and adaptation of firms to changing social norms, socio-political climates, and technological advancements. He has served as an Executive Leadership Coach at Harvard Business School and has been involved in various academic endeavors, including significant roles within the Academy of Management. His teaching includes courses on Ethical Dilemmas in Business and Managing Innovation, where he integrates ethical considerations into decision-making processes and explores the innovation landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Business Administration.

Executive Leadership Coach

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Coaching executive leaders in various strategic and business development areas.

Research Assistant

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University • Tokyo, Japan

Assisted in research projects related to international corporate strategies.

Awards

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Presentation Award

2023-01-01
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Faculty Fellow

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2021-01-01
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Student Paper Award

2020-01-01

Courses

Ethical Dilemmas in Business Managing Innovation

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.