Dr. Nicholas Hays

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Hays received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the psychology of hierarchy, specifically how power and status hierarchies impact individuals' experiences in group processes. His work has been published in several prestigious journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Organization Science. Before joining Michigan State University (MSU), he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. His previous experience includes management consulting roles at Booz & Company in New York and Bridge Strategy Group in Chicago. Hays teaches several courses including Organizational Leadership and Negotiations at the Broad College of Business.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and conducting research in Organizational Behavior.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

New York University's Stern School of Business • New York, NY

Taught courses and conducted research on organizational behavior.

Management Consultant

— Present

Booz & Company • New York, NY

Provided consulting services in management.

Management Consultant

— Present

Bridge Strategy Group • Chicago, IL

Advised clients on management strategies.

Awards

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Withrow Emerging Scholar Award

2023-01-01

Courses

MGT 840: Organizational Leadership MGT 460: Management Capstone PIM 852: Negotiations MGT 475: Negotiations Conflict Management MGT 474: Negotiations MGT 832: Negotiations Conflict Management HCM 820: Negotiations

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology