Dr. Emily Dejeu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emily DeJeu is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Business Management Communication at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. Her research utilizes mixed-methods approaches to analyze important genres of professional writing, with the aim of strengthening professional writing pedagogies by offering research-informed teaching strategies. Past projects have explored ethical business communication strategies, the rhetoric of high-growth startups compared to traditional small business entrepreneurship, and the development of curricula that teach effective civic advocacy strategies. Currently, she is investigating the pedagogical applications of generative AI. Emily holds both an MA and PhD in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University, where she has been recognized as a featured faculty member in executive education programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, United States

Assistant Teaching Professor of Business Management Communication.

Faculty Lead Outreach

2024-08-01 — 2025-07-31

Center for Intelligent Business, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • United States

Lead outreach initiatives for the Center for Intelligent Business.

Faculty Media Content Coordinator

2025-08-01 — Present

Tepperspectives, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • United States

Coordinate media content for Tepper School of Business.

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.