The DeGroote PhD in Strategic Management provides you with the opportunity to study the complex dynamics of strategic decision-making. This is a rigorous and research-focused program designed to prepare students for scholarly careers in academia or research in the field of business strategy. The program is interdisciplinary, drawing upon a variety of fields including general strategy, business policy, economics, psychology, sociology, knowledge management, governance, international business, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and organizational behaviour, among others. The academic program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in the theoretical and empirical principles of strategic management, as well as advanced research skills to conduct independent research in the field. Overall, the PhD in Strategic Management is designed for highly motivated and intellectually curious individuals who are interested in advancing knowledge in the field of business strategy. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in academia or research, where they can make significant contributions to our understanding of the strategic management process and its impact on organizations and society.
Choose 2 from below, or equivalent PhD-level methods courses from other PhD Areas or Programs as approved by Supervisor:
Choose 1 from below, or equivalent PhD-level content courses from other PhD Areas or Programs as approved by Supervisor:
Optional but recommended external seminars:
Dr. François Neville’s research interests reside in the areas of strategic leadership, stakeholder strategy, and business and society. Specifically, he focuses on questions related to how strategic leaders (e.g., CEOs, executives, and/or entrepreneurs) influence their organizations’ strategies and are influenced by ever-changing stakeholder and societal landscapes. He serves on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Review and the Journal of Management, and has occupied various leadership and service roles within the Academy of Management, Southern Management Association, International Corporate Governance Society, Strategic Management Society, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Francois Neville
Associate Professor, Strategic Management
Dr. Goran Calic’s research focuses on understanding why some individuals are more creative and some organizations are more innovative than others. His area of research is primarily concerned with early-stage entrepreneurship. His work is funded by a number of interdisciplinary grants and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Goran Calic
Associate Professor, Strategic Management
Dr. McKnight studies how firms and organizations address complex societal problems. Currently this interest has led to him to undertake research in the areas of responsible investing at the retail advisory, the role of firms in community resilience and adaptation to climate change induced natural disasters, and how non-profits and firms can improve integration outcomes for refugee newcomers. He is also studying non-profit and main-street retailer responses to COVID.
Brent McKnight
Associate Professor, Strategic Management
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Name |
Position |
Academic Area |
Last Name |
|---|---|---|---|
Associate Professor |
Strategic Management |
Neville | |
Associate Professor / Director, Integrated Business and Humanities |
Strategic Management |
McKnight | |
Associate Professor / Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership |
Strategic Management |
Calic |
