Interest and areas of expertise
Dr. Babyak's research interests are focused on leadership and organizational development. He is also very interested in international business development and entrepreneurship.
Education
- Ph.D. Organizational Leadership (Regent University)
- M.A. General Theological Studies (Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of World Missions)
- B.A. Cross-Cultural Studies (Toccoa Falls College)
Classes I teach
- Leadership
- Foundations of Management Theory
- Organizational Behavior and Theory
- Management
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
Profile
Prior to coming to Messiah, Dr. Babyak taught in the School of Business at Chowan University where he received the Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award. While at Chowan, he was also named a finalist for the Faculty Scholar of the Year, Excellence in Teaching Award, Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year, and Friends of the Library Award. Prior to his work in higher education, Andrew spent several years in Senegal, West Africa where he was involved in business and church development. Dr. Babyak and his wife, Lauren, have three boys who were born on three different continents.
Dr. Babyak has had his research published in the Journal of Research on Christian Education, International Journal of Business, Humanities, and Technology, and Church Executive Magazine. He has also presented at several conferences throughout the country.