Harika Rao, Ed.D.

Associate Dean, Associate Professor

  • International Business Center (IBC) - Room 356

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Education/Academic qualifications

B.Tech., Computer Science, Andhra University

M.S., Computer Science, Western Illinois University

M.B.A., Hospitality Management, Lynn University

Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Administration, Lynn University

  • Diploma in Leadership and Strategy in a Digital World, Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherlands
  • Diploma in Social Innovation, University for Peace, Mandated United Nations University, San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Big Data Analytics: Strategic Challenges and Managerial Interventions, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, India
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing Strategies, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, India
  • Leadership and Strategy in a Digital World, Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherlands
  • Design Thinking Workshop, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
  • Global Education: Cultivating Innovation in Classroom, University for Peace, Mandated United Nations University, San Jose, Costa Rica

Awards and Honors

  • 40 Under 40 Award, South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ), July 2023
  • Business Faculty of the Year, International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), July 2022
  • Award for Excellence in Teaching and Dedication to Students, Lynn University, 2020-2021
  • Deans Award for Excellence in Graduate Education, May 2015
  • Sigma Beta Delta Honor, May 2015
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honor, May 2015
  • Pi Lambda Theta Honor, May 2015

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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Research Interests

  • Business Innovation
  • E-Business
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Management

Disciplines

  • Technology and Innovation
  • E-Commerce
  • Management Information Systems
  • Organizational Behavior and Theory
  • Business Administration, Management, and Operations