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Best Journals for Corporate Strategy Research (2026)

Corporate strategy research examines the highest-level decisions of organisations — which businesses to be in, how to allocate resources across divisions, how to manage corporate portfolios, how to structure organisations for competitive advantage. From diversification and vertical integration to mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance, this is one of the most impactful areas of management scholarship. Here are the best journals for corporate strategy research in 2026.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Journal

Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:

  • Coverage of corporate-level strategy topics (diversification, M&A, corporate governance)
  • Acceptance of large-firm and multi-divisional company research
  • Rigorous peer review for high-stakes business strategy topics
  • Open access for reach to C-suite practitioners and boardrooms
  • Fast review aligned with strategic business cycles
  • Indexed for academic and practitioner discoverability

Recommended Journals — Cluster 6: Business, Management & Entrepreneurship

All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.

  • Business and Management Sciences Journal (BMSJ)

    Business administration, management theories, organizational studies, and applied business research.

    Review: 2–4 weeks Open Access DOI (CrossRef) Google Scholar
    Business Administration Management Sciences Organizational Behavior Strategic Management
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  • Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research (CJBER)

    Business, economics, human resource management, marketing, finance, and interdisciplinary management research.

    Review: 2–3 weeks Open Access DOI (CrossRef) Google Scholar
    Business Economics Human Resource Management Financial Management Marketing Research
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  • Columbia Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management (CJEM)

    Entrepreneurship, innovation, startup ecosystems, SME research, and venture management.

    Review: 2–4 weeks Open Access DOI (CrossRef) Google Scholar
    Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Small Business Venture Development
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  • Journal of Human Resource and Organizational Behavior (JHROB)

    Human resource management, employee performance, organizational behavior, leadership, and workforce development.

    Review: 2–3 weeks Open Access DOI (CrossRef) Google Scholar
    Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Leadership Studies Employee Performance
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Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the business and management field.

Key Corporate Strategy Research Topics in 2026

Corporate strategy journals in 2026 are focused on: corporate governance in the post-COVID era, ESG strategy and stakeholder capitalism, digital corporate transformation, conglomerate vs. focused firm performance, boardroom diversity and firm performance, corporate restructuring and turnaround, holding company efficiency, strategic alliances and joint ventures, and the role of corporate headquarters in multinational firms.

The Difference Between Corporate and Business Unit Strategy

Corporate strategy operates at the level of the entire organisation — decisions about which industries to compete in and how to create value across business units. Business unit or competitive strategy concerns how to win within a specific industry or market. Both levels are important research areas and are covered in Keith Publications management and strategy journals.

Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances

  1. Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
  2. Write a compelling abstract — it's the first thing editors and reviewers read. Make it clear, concise, and keyword-rich.
  3. Ensure strong methodology — clearly describe your research design, data collection, and analysis method.
  4. Use current and relevant citations — include recent publications (within the last 5 years) alongside seminal works.
  5. Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts are often desk-rejected without review.
  6. Write a strong conclusion — summarise key findings, discuss implications, acknowledge limitations, and suggest future research.
  7. Proofread thoroughly — language errors reduce credibility. Use professional proofreading tools or services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best journals for corporate strategy research?
The best journals for corporate strategy research include the Business and Management Sciences Journal (BMSJ) and the Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research (CJBER) from Keith Publications — covering corporate governance, diversification, M&A, and firm-level strategy.
Can I publish corporate strategy research based on secondary data?
Yes. Secondary data (annual reports, financial databases, stock market data) are commonly used in corporate strategy research and are fully accepted in Keith Publications journals.
What is corporate governance research?
Corporate governance research examines how corporations are directed and controlled — including board composition, executive compensation, shareholder rights, transparency, and accountability mechanisms. It is a key topic in corporate strategy journals.
Is there a journal specifically for M&A research?
While there is no M&A-only journal in the Keith Publications portfolio, M&A research is a core topic in corporate strategy and is actively welcomed in the Business and Management Sciences Journal (BMSJ) and CJBER.

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