Dr. Cynthia Montgomery

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Montgomery is the Timken Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on strategy and corporate governance, specifically the unique roles that leaders play in developing and implementing strategy and the ways organizations create value across multiple business lines. Montgomery's work has been published in leading managerial and academic journals, including the Harvard Business Review and Strategic Management Journal. She is the author of 'The Strategist: How Leaders Can Create Value in a Complex World' and has contributed to numerous influential works in corporate strategy and business education. Prior to her current role, Montgomery taught at the University of Michigan's Graduate School of Business and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where she received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. Her research has earned accolades, including the General Electric Award for Outstanding Research in Strategic Management. Montgomery has served on the boards of several Fortune 500 companies, providing insights into corporate governance and strategic leadership. She is committed to addressing critical issues in management education through her teaching and research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample (Optional/Recommended)
Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.