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Robert L. Carraway is a Professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He currently serves as the Quantitative Analysis (QA) area head and previously held the position of Senior Associate Dean for MBA Programs from 2006-2011. Carraway teaches Data Analytics and Decision Sciences courses in Darden's MBA program, including First Year Decision Analysis, Managerial Quantitative Analysis, Optimization Models, and Darden Business Projects: Venturing. His global executive education work spans Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Education:
- B.S., East Carolina University
- M.B.A., East Carolina University
- Ph.D., Purdue University
Carraway's research spans multiple areas of quantitative business analysis. His original work focused on Optimization, but he has expanded his focus to the broader role of analytics in decision making. He examines the relationship between intuition and rational analysis, exploring how these approaches complement one another in business contexts. His work investigates how analytical methods enhance innovation processes, making them more effective and efficient.
A significant portion of his recent research addresses 'Big Data' applications in business. He has authored articles such as 'Big Data, Small Bets' and 'Meeting the Big Data Challenge: DON'T Be Objective,' which explore practical approaches to leveraging large datasets for competitive advantage. His work emphasizes combining analytical rigor with business judgment rather than relying solely on data-driven approaches.
Carraway's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on quantitative methods for business decision-making. His earlier work centered on optimization models and mathematical programming, while more recent publications address analytics, probability distributions, and risk analysis. A notable trend is his exploration of how decision-makers integrate quantitative analysis with intuitive judgment in complex, uncertain environments.
Award Recognition:
- Multiple teaching honors at Darden School of Business
Carraway has significantly influenced business education through his case method teaching, with numerous cases used in Darden classrooms worldwide. His global executive education work extends his impact to practicing managers across continents. While specific doctoral students aren't listed, his long tenure suggests substantial mentoring experience. As QA area head, he oversees faculty specializing in quantitative business analysis and collaborates with colleagues like Sam Bodily, Phillip Pfeifer, and Sherwood Frey on research teams focused on decision sciences.
