Maria Roche
About Maria Roche
Maria Roche is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in strategy and business management. She has a diverse academic and professional background, including previous positions at Georgia Institute of Technology and Universität Passau, and her research focuses on enhancing strategic decision-making for managers.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Maria Roche serves as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is part of the Strategy unit, where she focuses on advancing knowledge in the field of strategy and business management. Her work involves engaging with both domestic and global competition, contributing to the academic study of strategy.
Previous Experience at Georgia Institute of Technology
Prior to her current role, Maria Roche worked at Georgia Institute of Technology as a Graduate Research Assistant in Strategy & Innovation from 2015 to 2020. During her five years in the Greater Atlanta Area, she contributed to various research projects that explored strategic decision-making and innovation in business.
Academic Background and Education
Maria Roche has an extensive academic background. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Strategy & Innovation from Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2015 to 2020. She also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration and Management from Universität Passau, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Cultural and Business Studies at Universität Passau from 2009 to 2012.
Research Focus and Contributions
Maria Roche's research focuses on strategy and business management, aiming to assist managers in improving their strategic decisions. Her work draws from multiple disciplines, including economics, sociology, and political science, reflecting a comprehensive approach to understanding both domestic and global competition. She is committed to advancing the academic study of strategy through her research initiatives.
Teaching Experience and Coaching
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Maria Roche gained teaching experience at Universität Passau, where she served as a Teaching Assistant and Coach from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the same institution from 2013 to 2015. This experience has contributed to her expertise in guiding students and engaging in academic discourse.