Recognized leaders in entrepreneurial education
Model Entrepreneurship Program Award United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 2023
Donald F. Kuratko, the Jack M. Gill Distinguished Chair and professor of entrepreneurship accepted the prestigious 2023 USASBE Model Entrepreneurship Program Award on behalf of the Kelley School of Business in April. Awarded for its comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum, the Kelley School is an innovator in cross-campus entrepreneurial initiatives, home to the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and host to the annual Clapp IDEA Competition and Velocity Conference.
Research
Want a better night’s sleep?
A study by Assistant Professor Cristiano L. Guarana and research colleagues found that wearing blue-light-filtering glasses can improve sleep, work engagement, task performance, and organizational citizenship behavior.
Unpacking political ideology
Associate Professor M.K. Chin and research colleagues examined how the economic and social conservativism of CEOs in Iran influenced strategic decision-making related to corporate entrepreneurship.
New profession, new self-image
Associate Professor Trent Williams and his coauthor studied the challenges athletes face when they leave professional sports, and found that successful transitions to a new career often involve experimenting with new versions of the self.
Become the business leader you were meant to be
Our program gives students the confidence they need to successfully start businesses and lead companies. The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship encompasses a wide range of areas within the field of management, including entrepreneurship, human resource management, organizational behavior, organizational theory, strategic management, consulting, leadership, and international business. Students have the opportunity to study with leading-edge researchers and teachers in the field of management while being mentored by successful alumni and entrepreneurs.
Strong leadership skills are essential to most career in business, and we are continuously enhancing our majors and courses to ensure they reflect the very latest in management concepts and tools.
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Dan Li, L. Leslie Waters Chair in International Business, Professor of International Business, Chairperson of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship Our faculty conduct cutting-edge research and provide exemplary instruction in four areas: entrepreneurship, international business, organizational behavior and human resource management, and strategic management. These renowned scholars are rigorous educators and caring mentors who prepare our students for today’s dynamic business environment filled with tremendous challenges and countless opportunities.