Research & Academics

As a premier Catholic research university and member of the Association of American Universities, Notre Dame stands on par with, but distinct from, the world’s best private universities. Mendoza faculty advance knowledge that addresses pressing challenges facing business and society. Through research and teaching, they help us understand the world as it is and shape what it can become.

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The Notre Dame Business Difference

#9

Research Ranking in U.S.

2026 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking

Top 2%

9 Faculty Recognized as Most-Cited Researchers

2026 Stanford/Elsevier Global Top 2% Scientists List

#4

Best Professors

2027 Princeton Review Best Business Schools

Business Research at Notre Dame

Mendoza provides faculty with the resources and collaborative environment to advance their research. Dedicated data science support strengthens research across disciplines and methodologies

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Mendoza Research Team

Our full-time dedicated team collaborates with Mendoza faculty across the entire arc of the research process from design to analysis to publication. The team has expertise in structured and unstructured data wrangling and analysis, high-performance computing, research methods, data procurement and management, and the design and implementation of online, behavioral, laboratory, and field experiments.

Notre Dame Business Acumen

Discover the scholarly work of Mendoza faculty in Acumen, sharing research findings and expert perspectives on the ideas and issues shaping business and society.

Leadership & Workplace Dynamics

How power is brokered

A corporation’s board of directors and its chief executive officer are both power players.

Analytics & Technology

Weathering Healthcare’s Perfect Storm

Research by Sarv Devaraj reveals how unpredictable patient volume and case complexity affect hospital operations and why each form of uncertainty demands a different management response.

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Scholarship and Collaboration

Faculty in the News

Mendoza faculty contribute research-based insight to the issues shaping business today, from global markets and leadership to AI and emerging technologies. Their perspectives provide context for the developments making headlines and influencing business decisions, grounded in Notre Dame’s mission of service and and the role of business in society.

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Faculty in the Media

Understanding treasury yields

Finance Assistant Professor Chen Wang was featured by ABC57 News in a discussion about treasury yields and the economy.

ABC57

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Lectures and Conferences

Our faculty convene academic conferences and invite business leaders and scholars to delve deeply into issues affecting business and society, exchange valuable new perspectives and foster a rich learning experience for business students. 

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Teaching

At Notre Dame, teaching is grounded in rigorous scholarship and a broader understanding of the role of business in society. Faculty bring their research and expertise into the classroom, challenging students to think deeply, analyze complex problems, and develop the judgment to lead with excellence and integrity.

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Resources and Development

Notre Dame offers abundant faculty resources for teaching excellence. Notre Dame Learning includes expertise from the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence, the Office of Digital Learning, and the Teaching and Learning Technology group, supporting faculty through a variety of resources and programming. 

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Acumen is a monthly newsletter sharing the work and thought leadership of Notre Dame business faculty, highlighting research that shapes industries, informs policy and advances knowledge across business disciplines.