Dr. Michael Beyerlein

Professor

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Biography

Michael Beyerlein is a Professor in the Human Resource Development Graduate Program at Texas A&M University. He has served as a department head for Organizational Leadership & Supervision at Purdue University and was the founding director of the Center for Collaborative Organizations at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on team creativity, the emergence of virtual organizations, and innovation science. He has published extensively on topics related to collaboration, creativity, knowledge management, and intangible capital. His academic contributions include significant journal articles and book chapters that explore the dynamics of virtual teams, shared leadership, and the implications of psychological safety in team settings. Beyerlein has also been actively involved in mentoring doctoral students and has taught various courses in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the Human Resource Development Graduate Program.

Professor & Department Head

— 2009-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Led the Organizational Leadership & Supervision department.

Founding Director

— 2009-01-01

Center for Collaborative Organizations • University of North Texas

Established and directed the center focused on collaborative practices.

Awards

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Mentoring Achievement Award

2015-01-01

Courses

EHRD614. Strategic Planning EHRD625. Org Dev & Perform EHRD627. Rsch & Devel EHRD681. Seminar EHRD684. Prof Internship EHRD685. Directed Studies EHRD689. Special Topics

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.