NDSC Podcast

About NDSC Podcast

Interviews with management PhD students, faculty, and AOM divisions, to share advice for your academic journey and navigating the Academy of Management.

Publisher

AOM NDSC

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2022

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   The PhD Lifecycle: From First Year to Dissertation | AOM NDSC Podcast

   🎓 What is the PhD experience really like, and how does it change from year to year? In this episode of the Academy of Management New Doctoral Student Consortium (NDSC) Podcast, host Kayla Kozak (third year) is joined by fellow University of South Carolina doctoral students Shawn Zhao (second year) and Ritesh Yadav (fourth year) for a candid conversation about navigating the management PhD journey. From applying to doctoral programs and surviving the first year to developing a research identity, preparing for comprehensive exams, selecting a dissertation topic, and anticipating the academic job market, the panel shares lessons learned at different stages of doctoral training. Topics include: Applying to PhD programs as international students Adjusting to doctoral coursework and research expectations Developing research skills and finding your scholarly identity Preparing for comprehensive exams Finding an advisor and managing independent research Choosing a dissertation topic and pursuing publication Navigating uncertainty around the academic job market Whether you're considering a PhD, just beginning your doctoral journey, or preparing for your dissertation, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement from students experiencing the process firsthand. 🎙️ Coming next: We continue the conversation with a panel of new assistant professors discussing the academic job market and transition into faculty life. Follow the NDSC Podcast on Spotify and YouTube for more conversations with management scholars and doctoral students! Contact Information: Ritesh Yadav LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh-yadav-8aa036150/) RITESHY@email.sc.edu (mailto:RITESHY@email.sc.edu) Shawn Zhou LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-zhou-a58746265/) shawnzhou@sc.edu (mailto:shawnzhou@sc.edu) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Applying to PhD Programs as International Students 06:38 First Year: Coursework and Research 08:43 Second Year and Comprehensive Exams 16:43 Third Year: Research Identity and Independence 24:11 Choosing a Dissertation Topic 28:29 Dissertation vs. Journal Articles 32:01 Academic Job Market and Publishing 33:18 Final Advice and Closing Thoughts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Academy of Management, NDSC, PhD Student, PhD Journey, Doctoral Student, Management PhD, Graduate School, PhD Advice, Comprehensive Exams, Dissertation, Academic Job Market, Research Identity, Doctoral Research, University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business, AOM, PhD Podcast, Academic Careers

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Sponsor Spotlight: Management History Division of AOM

   🎙️ Why does management history matter for today's doctoral students? In this episode of the AOM New Doctoral Student Consortium (NDSC) Podcast, Kayla Kozak speaks with Dr. Ellen C. Shaffner, Assistant Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University and Student Representative-at-Large for the Academy of Management's Management History (MH) Division. Ellen introduces the field of management history and discusses how examining the past can help scholars better understand today's organizations, theories, and management practices. We also explore her research bringing intersectionality into historical organizational research and the range of methodological approaches available to management history scholars. For doctoral students preparing for AOM, Ellen highlights opportunities to get involved with the MH Division, including mentorship, volunteering, the Ambassadors Program, virtual programming, and opportunities for students and early-career scholars to have their voices heard within the division. We close with advice for navigating AOM, developing your research interests, building relationships across scholarly communities, and approaching the academic career journey with an open mind. 🎓 Topics include: • What management history is and why it matters • Historical and interdisciplinary approaches to management research • Intersectionality and organizational history • Opportunities for doctoral students within the MH Division • Mentorship, volunteering, and the MH Ambassadors Program • Finding your intellectual community at AOM • Advice for early-stage PhD students The Management History Division is a proud sponsor of the New Doctoral Student Consortium. Thank you to the MH Division for supporting doctoral students and early-career scholars!

3. 

   26 May 2026

   Research Identity, Fieldwork, and the Gig Economy with Dr. Lindsey Cameron

   In this episode of the NDSC Podcast, Kayla Kozak speaks with Dr. Lindsey D. Cameron, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, about algorithmic management, gig work, and studying the future of work. Dr. Cameron shares how she developed her research identity, what fieldwork from inside the ride-hailing industry helped her see, how doctoral students can approach timely research contexts without getting swept up in hype, and advice for making the most of AOM in Philadelphia.

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2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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