Dr. Robert Kelley

Professor

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Biography

Robert Kelley is a Distinguished Service Professor of Management at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. Renowned for his innovative teaching methods, he has been consistently rated as one of the top instructors and nominated for the Doherty Teaching Prize by his students. His research interests include developing star performers, followership-leadership dynamics, managing intellectual capital, and creating customer-driven strategies and services. Kelley has had a distinguished career in both academia and consulting, with past positions including Visiting Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University and Senior Management Consultant at SRI International. He possesses a deep commitment to educational excellence and sustainable development, particularly in areas of decent work, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Service Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, United States

Conducting research and teaching courses in management.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Aoyama Gakuin University, School of International Business • Tokyo, Japan

Engaged in teaching and research collaboration.

Senior Management Consultant

— Present

SRI International • Menlo Park, United States

Provided consulting services to various organizations.

Management Consultant

— Present

Ernst & Young • Los Angeles, United States

Set strategies and managed client relationships.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.