Recognized leaders in entrepreneurial education
Research
The Role of Spouses in Entrepreneurship
Research by Blake Mathias and Stephanie Wang shows that spouses support entrepreneurs by providing them with time and financial resources to support a venture, providing feedback and providing hands-on support with the venture, and celebrating success and empathizing with challenges.
Wearable Technology Designed to Improve Sleep
Research conducted by Cristiano Guarana and colleagues shows that wearing headbands designed with closed loop acoustic stimulation can improve sleep quality, and enhance work engagement, task performance, and organizational citizenship (or helping) behaviors.
Political Ideology (In)Congruence Between Board of Directors and CEO
Research conducted by M.K. Chin and colleagues shows that the political ideology of an incoming, newly hired CEO influences whether directors on the board of a company choose to continue or leave their positions.
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.