Madan Annavarjula

Dean Madan Annavarjula joined the Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a vision centered on student success and community engagement. Leveraging the college's strong faculty and local business connections, he aims to position Charlton as a top-tier business school through graduate program expansion, experiential learning enhancements, and international partnerships.

• PhD in International Business and Strategic Management from Temple University (1998)

His research focuses on technology strategies for multinational corporations and pedagogical innovations in teaching international business. He emphasizes connecting classrooms to real-world business partnerships and nurturing a talent pipeline for SouthCoast employers.

Currently serving as Dean, he oversees initiatives to enrich student experiences through curriculum development, faculty collaboration, and administrative leadership. His contact details include the email m annavarjula@umassd.edu and office location in Charlton College of Business 113.