Dr. Tyler Wry

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Tyler Wry studies hybrid ventures, organizations that combine related but potentially contradictory aims. For example, nanotechnology startups are organized to pursue scientific discovery alongside technology commercialization, while social enterprises strive to generate profits while simultaneously addressing societal issues. His research primarily focuses on how these hybrid organizations emerge, attract resources, and impact society positively. His work has been published in prestigious outlets such as the Academy of Management Annals and the Academy of Management Journal. Wry serves on the Editorial Boards of Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Review. He has a firm interest in the unique challenges these organizations face, especially during their startup phase.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and researching topics related to management and hybrid organizations.

Awards

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IACMR Presidential Award

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NBS Research Paper Implications Practice Award

Courses

Social Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Launchpad Growing Social Impact Research Methods Management

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.