Dr. Stephen Leider

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Leider is the Dale L. Dykema Professor of Business Administration at Michigan Ross, specializing in Technology Operations. His research employs experimental, theoretical, and empirical methods to address questions in behavioral economics and behavioral operations management. He has a particular interest in contracts, bargaining, supply chains, and dynamic decision-making in operational contexts, as well as the role of technology in enhancing productivity. His work also investigates the behavior of social networks, the influence of promises and social norms, and individual decision-making under risk and uncertainty. Prior to joining Michigan Ross, Leider earned his BA in Economics from Case Western Reserve University and both his MA and PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science