Program Summary
In a global scenario of exponential changes and deep interconnections, understanding leadership and organization requires a new theoretical and methodological lens. Our PhD program prepares researchers to unravel the foundations of complexity, innovate at the frontiers of organizational thought, and develop new epistemologies for orchestrating value networks that transcend traditional organizational boundaries.
Why choose this PhD at NGCU?
Develop the ability to theorize about emerging trends. Delve into the critique and proposition of new leadership theories. Research the construction and management of business ecosystems and conduct original, rigorous research, leaving a legacy in academic literature and management practice. You will emerge as a senior researcher, university professor, or R&D leader, capable of generating novel knowledge about digital, social, and environmental transformations.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Alistair Finch
PhD in Organizational Theory and Complex Systems
Dr. Finch is an authority on complexity theory applied to organizations. His research, published in journals such as the Academy of Management Review, explores how companies adapt to volatile ecosystems. He serves on the board of several tech startups, advising them on network growth strategies.
Innovative Research Lines
Focuses on theoretical models of accelerated growth, disruptive innovation, and the role of leadership with social impact in emerging paradigms.
Explores how cognitive biases and human emotions influence management decisions and strategies from an advanced theoretical and empirical perspective.
Analyzes the creation, evolution, and management of platform-based businesses and network strategies from a complex systems and agency theory perspective.
Prepares for research into the ethical challenges of AI and Big Data in management, investigating biases in algorithms, pricing, and social impacts.
Addresses research on how to structure companies to be agile, adaptable, and foster continuous innovation, analyzing theoretical models and case studies.