On this episode, Stacy talks with the new Ben May Distinguished Professor of Management at the USA Mitchell College of Business, Dr. Robyn Brouer. Dr. Brouer is a dedicated educator who has a passion for leadership, social influence and effectiveness, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources. And she is driven by the age-old question of "how can we make leaders better?" Dr. Brouer shares her excitement for engaging with the Mitchell College of Business doctoral students, what skills are essential to thriving in a high-level business school program, and mentoring students in a one-on-one educational environment.

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Key Takeaways

- If you have a love of learning, a curious mind, and the will to put in the hard work, then you have what it takes to be in a business Ph.D. program.

- The Cohort system is an excellent alternative to a traditional one at a time Ph.D. program.

- A life of learning begins with your enrollment and completion of your business Ph.D.

- Build solid relationships with your cohort, other students, and instructors; they will be beneficial for your time in school and the rest of your career.

- Look for a business school program that values not only research but also in developing mentorship and one on one relationships with the students.

Dr. Brouler Said:

I've taught at the big schools where students are just a number. That's not the feeling I got from the University of South Alabama.

I'm very excited to come to a school that values research where I can work with doctoral students and develop mentoring and one-on-one relationships.

If you like to learn, a PhD program is for you because you can learn and keep learning and learning. You're never going to run out of things to learn.

One of the main things I look for when selecting Ph.D. students is that drive, curiosity, and desire to have more knowledge.

It's not about what grades you got. It's not about your GMAT score for me. Ph.D. programs are hard work, but you don't have to be the smartest. You just have to have that curiosity, and you have to be willing to put in the work.

I think cohort programs do a good job rather than the one-off accepting one Ph.D. per person at a time.

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Learn more about the USA Mitchell College of Business

- Business PhD Program - Master in Business Administration - Undergraduate Business Degrees

A Moment with Dr. Robyn L Brouer