The PhD in Organizational Behavior trains scholars who are able to draw on the concepts and methods of psychology and sociology in conducting research on behavior and management within complex organizations. Students and faculty give special attention to studies that bridge the gap between research and theory on one hand, and constructive organizational practice on the other.
Offered jointly by the Departments of Psychology and Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Harvard Business School, the program combines training in the theory and methods of psychology and sociology, the study of business administration, and empirical research on organizational phenomena. Students have the choice of focusing their research at either the micro (i.e. psychological, interpersonal) or macro (i.e. sociological, organizational) level.
Drawing on resources from each of the participating faculties, the program prepares students for careers as researchers and teachers. Program graduates will be comfortable working either in disciplinary departments or in professional schools-especially schools of management.
