Dr. Linda Argote

Professor

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Biography

Linda Argote is the Thomas Lord Professor of Organizational Behavior Theory at Carnegie Mellon University, where she also serves as the Director of the Center for Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Knowledge. Her scholarly work focuses on organizational learning, knowledge management, and the behavior of organizations. With a career spanning over several decades, she has held multiple academic positions within the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor. Her extensive research has contributed significantly to understanding how knowledge is created, transferred, and utilized within organizations, as well as the dynamics of organizational change and innovation. Argote received her Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and her B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Tulane University. She is actively involved in various academic and professional organizations, advancing the field of organizational behavior through her teaching and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Thomas Lord Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, United States

Serves as the Thomas Lord Professor of Organizational Behavior Theory.

Director

— Present

Center of Organizational Learning, Innovation and Knowledge • Carnegie Mellon University

Leads the center focused on organizational learning and knowledge transfer.

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.