Dr. David Lamont

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Lamont is an Associate Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on creating simulation-based, experiential educational classes in the field of Business Strategy. He is the Director of Management Games at Leland Associates and has served on the board of numerous new ventures, helping to restructure companies in financial distress and redirect their strategies to establish a solid foundation for growth. David has been involved in startup ventures as CFO, COO, and CEO, successfully raising over $8 million in venture capital. He teaches several programs, including the Tepper MBA Program and the Undergraduate Business Program, as well as courses in the MS Product Management and MS Business Analytics programs. Additionally, he is a faculty member of the Integrated Innovation Institute, where he teaches in newly launched online programs, such as the New Product Management Certificate, which emphasizes building and sustaining strong products and brand management.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

1996-07-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business - Management Games • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Oversaw the Management Games program and provided educational leadership.

Vice President

1988-10-01 — 1990-06-01

PANCON Inc. • Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

Responsible for managing company operations and financial strategies.

Vice President Finance

1988-10-01 — 1990-06-01

Bactex Inc. • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Managed financial operations and reporting.

Owner

1992-01-01 — Present

Leland Associates - Executive Education • Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Founded and managed a consulting firm focusing on executive education.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.