Mika Kusar

Mika Kusar is a Professor of Management at the Katz School of Business, Fort Lewis College, where she has served since 2009. Her expertise focuses on entrepreneurship, new ventures, and small business dynamics, particularly in technology-driven contexts.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Managerial Science, Georgia State University (2010)
• MHA in Finance, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000)
• B.A. in Economics, University of Arkansas (1997)

Her research emphasizes innovation in small technology firms, strategic growth mechanisms, and organizational capabilities. She has published on topics such as business clusters and acquisition experience in small business development. Publications include a 2014 chapter in Small Business in the 21st Century and a 2011 presentation at the Southern Management Association Annual Meeting.

Dr. Kusar serves as a faculty advisor for the Fort Lewis Society of Business Leaders and reviews for academic conferences. She graduated from Leadership La Plata in 2011, highlighting her engagement with community leadership initiatives.