Business in Society

Introduction

Business in Society: Adding Value with your PhD

This series developed with and offered by faculty at the Darden School of Business will give you an introduction to the language of the business world (applicable across organizations) and how to navigate this environment. This series is best suited for PhD students in middle and advanced years of training and all postdoctoral scholars and is typically offered in the Spring semester.

Business in Society will be offered in Spring 2026.

 

Spring 2024 Topics

Participation in this series involves prior reading of case studies and book chapters, watching videos, and completing an online assessment. The total effort for completion of the series is 20-25 hours. Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital badge.

  1. Purpose of business with Dr. R. Edward Freeman
  2. Bringing values to work: ethics of business with Dr. R. Edward Freeman
  3. Thinking strategically & leveraging capabilities with Dr. Yo-Jud Cheng
  4. Negotiation in organizations with Dr. Roshni Raveendhran
  5. Linking strategy and the financial statements with Dr. Paul Simko
  6. Cash Flows, Earnings, and Decision Making with Dr. Paul Simko
  7. Best Self with Ayana Younge
  8. Turning complex career path into a compelling narrative with Dr. Brian Moriarty
  9. Navigating organizational politics with Dr. Brian Moriarty
  10. Putting it all together with Dr. Yo-Jud Cheng

This is a popular series and requires commitment to full participation. Registrants are expected to complete readings/assignments in between sessions and engaging in weekly sessions through instructor-student and peer-to-peer interactions.