Dr. Tyler Wry

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tyler Wry studies hybrid ventures, organizations that combine related, potentially contradictory aims. His research focuses on how hybrids emerge, attract resources, and positively affect society. He investigates challenges faced by organizations in their startup development, particularly in the context of scientific discovery and technology commercialization. His work is published in leading academic journals, and he serves on the editorial boards of various management journals. Wry's research interests include social enterprises, the tradeoffs between social outreach and financial sustainability, and the systemic effects of social issues on organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching management courses with a focus on social entrepreneurship, impact measurement, and innovation.

Awards

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IACMR Presidential Award

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Emerging Scholar Award

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.