Strategic Management
About Strategic Management
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.
All curriculum is pending review and may be subject to change
Required Courses
- Students in the Strategic Management field are required to take the following 5 seminar courses and independent research projects:
- B790 – Theory Building in Management
- P799 – Strategy Foundations
- B793 – Applied Multivariate Statistics
- P797 – Research Project I
- P798 – Research Project II
Required PhD Electives
- Students must also take 2 of the following methods seminars:
- B784 – Research Methods and Design: Quantitative
- B785 – Research Methods & Design: Qualitative
- C780 – Mixed Methods Research
- SOCIOL 723 – Participatory and Community-Based Social Research
- Additionally, students must take 1 of the following seminar courses:
- B781 – Organization Theory
- B715 – Entrepreneurship
- SOCIOL 705 – Sociology of Organizations
- SOCIOL 711 – Sociological Perspectives in Social Psychology
Students may also take additional courses depending on their progress in the program and in consultation with their supervisor.
Note: Sequencing of PhD seminars may change based on the availability of faculty (e.g., sabbatical leaves).
Optional but recommended external seminars:
- P795 – Case Writing (offered at Ivey)
- P796 – Case Teaching (offered at Ivey)
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
Dr. Addisu Lashitew is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, and is also a Nonresident Research Fellow at the Global Economy and Development program of the Brookings Institution (Washington, DC). Before joining McMaster, Dr. Lashitew worked as a David M. Rubenstein Research Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He holds a PhD in Economics and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Economics and Policy. Dr. Lashitew’s research interest is on enterprise sustainability broadly defined, covering the intersection of business strategy/entrepreneurship and social/environmental issues. At McMaster, he teaches 4th year undergraduate courses in Sustainability and International Business.
Addisu Lashitew
Associate Professor, Strategic Management
Dr. Pavithra Balaji’s research centers on two broad areas: (1) the effects of executives’ characteristics and contexts on their decision-making, and (2) social issues in management. She explores the intersection of these domains, with a focus on topics of relevance to both businesses and stakeholders, such as corporate social responsibility, employee safety, and competitive actions. Her research contributes to a deeper understanding of decision-making by CEOs and other strategic leaders, while advancing conversations around issues with broader societal impact.
Pavithra Balaji
Assistant Professor, Strategic Management
Dr. Judy Han’s research interests lie in the areas of international entrepreneurship, immigration entrepreneurship, startup growth, and location choice.
Judy Han
Assistant Professor, Strategic Management
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