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Susan Schwarz is a Lecturer in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Management at King’s Business School, King's College London. Her research focuses on the impact of human, social, financial, and psychological capitals on individual and organizational outcomes in Eastern and Western contexts. She teaches in multiple programs, including the Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc, and has extensive experience in academic leadership roles.
Education:
- PhD in International Business Management, University of Nottingham (2017)
- MPA from Harvard Kennedy School (2007)
Research Interests: Dr. Schwarz explores how capitals influence entrepreneurship and management in emerging markets. Key areas include microfinance mechanisms, institutional environments for social entrepreneurs, and volunteer resilience during crises like the pandemic. She advocates for sustainable strategies in SMEs and public policy innovation, particularly in China.
Article Trends: Her recent work addresses volunteer resilience during the pandemic, parental influence on micro-enterprise performance, and institutional frameworks for social entrepreneurship. Earlier research emphasized microfinance's role in enhancing entrepreneurial outcomes through psychological and social capital.
- Awards: King's Education Award (2020), Best Paper Awards (2018-2020), and British Higher Education Academy Fellowship
- Grants: Funded by Institute of Asia and Pacific Studies, University Microfinance EU, and International Association for Chinese Management Research
- Collaborations: Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Business Prosperity and World Health Organization
She volunteers on the Management Committee at City Kids charity and oversees King’s MSc dissertation processes. Her current focus includes UK productivity challenges and human capital development in evolving economies.
