Dr. Nicolaj Siggelkow

Professor

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Biography

Nicolaj Siggelkow is the David M. Knott Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and Co-Director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management. He earned a Master’s degree in Economics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard Business School. His research has been published in top management journals, including the Academy of Management Journal and Management Science. Siggelkow has received multiple teaching awards for his outstanding contributions in the classroom, such as the Wharton Graduate Association Student Choice Award and the Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Teaching Award. His current research focuses on the strategic implications of firm choices, particularly how firms adjust their activities over time and the impact of organizational design on competitive advantage. He employs various methodologies, including econometric analysis and formal modeling. Siggelkow is also active on editorial review boards for several leading management journals. His work not only enhances the understanding of competitive strategy but also emphasizes the importance of design in organizational effectiveness and performance.

Research Interests

Experience

David M. Knott Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Engaged in teaching and research in management and strategic decision-making.

Awards

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Wharton Executive MBA Program, West Coast

2015-01-01
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Wharton Graduate Association Student Choice Award

2005-01-01

Courses

Connected Health Care Management of Established Enterprises Strategy and Competitive Advantage Strategic Implementation Special Topics Management Advanced Study in Strategic Management Global Modular Course

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.