In the field of Organizational Behavior, researchers draw on the methods and concepts of psychology and sociology to examine complex organizations and the ways that people behave within them. Scholars in the doctoral program in Management and Organizational Behavior are prepared to pursue an interdisciplinary inquiry into issues that are broadly related to the functioning of individuals within groups, at either the micro or macro level. Graduates of our program go on to become the leading researchers and thinkers in organizational behavior, shaping the field and advancing theoretical understanding in posts at schools of management or in disciplinary departments.

Curriculum & Coursework:

Our program offers two distinct tracks, with research focused either on the micro or macro level. Students who choose to focus on micro organizational behavior take a psychological approach to the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and groups, and the effects that groups have on individuals. In macro organizational behavior, scholars use sociological methods to examine the organizations, groups, and markets themselves, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives.

Research and Desertation:

Throughout the program, students will produce original research both independently and in collaboration with faculty members. You will also work with your faculty mentors to identify and refine a topic that will constitute the central piece of your dissertation research. Students will then prepare a dissertation prospectus, which must be reviewed by a prospectus committee typically comprised of at least three faculty members. The dissertation requires students to develop substantial original contribution to the field of Organizational Behavior; it can take the form of an extended study of one topic or a set of three or more related research papers.

Examples of Doctoral Thesis Research:

Cross-group relations, stress, and the subsequent effect on performance
Internal group dynamics of corporate boards of directors
Organizational mission and its effect on commitment and effort
Psychological tendencies and collaboration with dissimilar others.

Duration: 3 Year

Fee: $3,500 USD

Application Fee: $50