Faculty Profile

Dr. Augustine Dzathor

Dr. Augustine Dzathor

Professor

Office: JTS, Room 252
Email: dzathora@gram.edu
Phone: (318)274-6128
Office Hours: Mon/Fri 10am-4pm, or by appointment
CV: Dr. Augustine Dzathor

Biography

Dr. Augustine Yao Dzathor is a seasoned professor with 15 years of university teaching and administrative experience, specializing in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. His research focuses on nascent entrepreneurship, international management, and organizational strategy. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from an AACSB-accredited institution, he brings a blend of academic rigor and practical insights from his prior decade-long career in public management and banking.

Dr. Dzathor currently chairs the AACSB accreditation committee at his institution and has received multiple awards, including the Distinguished Faculty Award and Best Researcher honors. His work spans three countries, enriching his global perspective on business education.

Teaching

 

Courses Taught:

  • Graduate:

    • Human Resource Management

    • Strategic Management

  • Undergraduate:

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Organizational Behavior

    • Operations Management

Teaching Philosophy:
Dr. Dzathor emphasizes experiential learning, integrating real-world case studies and research into his pedagogy. His courses aim to bridge theory and practice, preparing students for leadership roles in dynamic business environments.

Workshops Led:

  • AACSB accreditation workshops

  • Academic advising and research methodologies

Research Interests

  • Nascent Entrepreneurship

  • International Management

  • Organizational Strategy

Selected Publications:

  • Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    • "Do Business Demographics Matter to Nascent Venture Performance?" (2013, International Journal of Business and Social Research)

    • "Barriers Confronting Women in Leadership" (2016, International Journal of Business and Public Administration)

  • Peer-Reviewed Proceedings:

    • Analysis of human development indicators and GDP (Clute Institute Conference)

  • Manuscripts in Progress:

    • "Money Matters: Impact of Financial Structure on Nascent Enterprises"

Service & Leadership

University Service:

  • Chair, AACSB Accreditation Committee

  • Faculty Senate Member

  • Advisor, Management Club

Professional Affiliations:

  • Academy of Management

  • Decision Sciences Institute

Community Engagement:

  • Active leadership in church and men’s fellowship programs

Professional Development:

  • Regular participant in AACSB conferences and assurance-of-learning seminars