Dr. Michael Rogers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Rogers is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he contributes to the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2018 after 37 years of service, concluding his military career as a four-star admiral. During his service, Admiral Rogers held prominent leadership positions, including Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency. His roles involved collaboration with U.S. government, Department of Defense, and U.S. Intelligence community, focusing on cyber intelligence activities worldwide. He has significantly influenced national and international cyber policies and has collaborated with corporate leaders in the finance and telecommunications sectors. A distinguished alumnus of both the National War College and the Naval War College, he also participated in the MIT Seminar XXI and is a Harvard Senior Executive National Security program graduate. Currently, Admiral Rogers serves as a Senior Advisor and board member for various private sector companies and is actively engaged in public speaking on issues concerning cyber and national security.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.