Dr. Marc Knez

Professor

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Biography

Marc J. Knez studies strategic organizational decision making, strategic planning, and market analysis. His academic research has evolved to focus on applying game theory and decision theory to strategic decision making, with an emphasis on market analysis, strategy development, and organizational structure. His work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Journal of Business, and Journal of Labor Economics. Some notable articles include 'Across Board Incentives' in Harvard Business Review and 'Firm-wide Incentives and Mutual Monitoring: Evidence from Continental Airlines' in Journal of Labor Economics. Knez is also a full-time management consultant, working with clients across various sectors, such as financial services, telecommunications, and hospitality. His extensive experience includes roles such as senior vice president at Sibson Consulting and principal at Capital H Group. He is currently a board member of Metropolitan Capital Bank. Knez has contributed to executive education programs and is recognized for bridging the gap between academic research and applied decision-making in strategic planning contexts. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Arizona and a PhD in decision sciences from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and playing golf.

Research Interests

Courses

Technology Strategy

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.