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Dr. Sanjib Chowdhury serves as the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Chaired Professor in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Eastern Michigan University's Management department. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in strategy, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship while leading the development of key programs including the Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship, $30,000 Venture Challenge, and MS in Management of Innovation and Strategy.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from University of North Texas
- MBA from University of Montana
Dr. Chowdhury's research centers on entrepreneurship, organizational theory, and strategic management, with empirical investigations into small and young firm dynamics. His work examines human capital compensation structures, regional economic influences on growth, and customer-driven complexity effects through rigorous quantitative methodologies. Published in premier journals like Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Business Venturing, his scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with practical entrepreneurial applications.
His 2009-2022 publication record reveals consistent focus on entrepreneurship ecosystems, particularly how human capital characteristics and environmental factors impact small firm performance. Key trends include compensation design for professional employees, regional munificence effects, and task-specific human capital valuation, demonstrating methodological sophistication through cross-level analyses and empirical modeling.
As Center Director, Dr. Chowdhury cultivates entrepreneurial talent through venture competitions and academic programs while serving on editorial boards for entrepreneurship journals. His leadership extends to developing the MS in Management of Innovation and Strategy curriculum and fostering industry-academic partnerships through the $30,000 Venture Challenge.
The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation operates as EMU's hub for entrepreneurial education, supporting student ventures, hosting pitch competitions, and connecting learners with industry mentors. Under Dr. Chowdhury's direction, it integrates academic programming with practical startup experiences through the Executive Certificate and graduate degree initiatives.
