Pre-PhD Advice
This is a growing collection of advice for students considering a PhD in business, especially in strategy or innovation. I wrote it for the students who come to my office at BYU, but most of it applies to anyone weighing this path. Click an article to read it.
Should You Do a Business PhD?
Typical timeline and pay, why the job is really about research, who thrives, and the pros and cons.
Where Should You Apply for a Strategy PhD?
How to choose your field (e.g., Strategy vs. Organizational Behavior), how strategy programs differ across schools, a big list of programs to consider, and how to find where you fit.
Have a question these don’t cover? Get in touch — and if you want hands-on research experience as a BYU student, take a look at my Innovation Research Lab.