How Wharton Invented Modern Business Education

Knowledge at Wharton by Knowledge at Wharton

Jun 30, 20263:43Business

Wharton dean Erika James reflects on the history, impact, and future of business education as part of Knowledge at Wharton's "American Business Innovation" series ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary. Founded in 1881 by...

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