Dr. Tiantian Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tiantian Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on Entrepreneurship, Careers, Job Mobility, Organizational Theory, Economic Sociology, and the interplay of Gender and Race. Yang has published extensively in leading journals like the American Sociological Review, Organization Science, and the Strategic Management Journal. His insights into the strategies individuals employ for career advancement, particularly concerning gender dynamics in job searching and workplace hierarchies, contribute to the understanding of occupational gender segregation. He emphasizes the importance of social networks and mentorship in career development. Yang has received numerous prestigious recognitions, including the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship and the Wharton Teaching Excellence Award, highlighting his dedication to education and mentorship in the academic field. He teaches courses such as Managing Careers and People Analytics, where he equips students with data-driven frameworks to navigate management and human resource challenges effectively.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Mentors students in management and career strategies, focusing on research that explores gender dynamics in professional pathways.

Awards

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Top 50 Undergraduate Business School Professors

2025-12-01
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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

2024-01-01
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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

2025-01-01

Courses

Managing Careers People Analytics

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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