Ravi Chinta, Ph.D.

Dr. Ravi Chinta is a distinguished scholar and strategic management expert serving as Associate Dean and Professor at UDC’s School of Business and Public Administration. As MBA Program Director, he leads research in strategy, operations, and entrepreneurship, with a keen focus on leadership, business ethics, and technology integration in education. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Chinta’s work bridges academic excellence with practical business insights.

Experience

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Management, University of Pittsburgh 

Roles

Associate Dean and Professor 

Courses Taught

BGMT 679 

Expertise

MBA Program Director 

Research Focus / Works in Progress

Strategy, operations, and entrepreneurship 

Leadership

MBA Program Director 

Impact

Selected Publications

Raghavan, V. V., & Chinta, R. (2022). Influence of leadership style on information systems project outcomes. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 63(4), 1016–1029. https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2022.2121781 

Chinta, R., & Collier, D. (2022). Interplay of antecedents in nascent entrepreneurship: Conceptual model and research propositions. Journal of the International Council for Small Business, 3(4), 292-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/26437015.2022.2089074 

Cavich, J., & Chinta, R. (2022). Synergistic Ignatian and business values for efficacious business ethics. Journal of Business Ethics Education, 18(2), 225-252. https://www.neilsonjournals.com/JBEE/abstractjbee18cavichchinta.html 

Selected Presentations

Chinta, R. (2023). Managing social robotics and immersive technologies in the classroom. SBPA Research Expo, Washington, D.C. 
Chinta, R. (2021). Closing remarks and awards ceremony. 4th Annual Business Research Conference, Washington, D.C. 

Recognitions

Fulbright Scholar Award, 2014