Ph.D., MBA
Assistant Professor & Director of the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Division of Applied Social Sciences
Research at a glance
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Research Summary
Stephen Mukembo serves as an assistant professor and the Director of the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial leadership in the Division of Applied Social Sciences. He is committed to interdisciplinary research that explores entrepreneurship and innovation in the agricultural sector, value creation in the agri-food chain, sustainable entrepreneurship and food systems, as well as international agricultural development.
Mukembo’s interdisciplinary research aims to advance entrepreneurship and innovation as a tool for addressing societal challenges, promoting economic growth, and improving community livelihoods. His work focuses on cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial and innovative thought leaders, equipped to tackle existing and emerging issues in agriculture, food, and natural resources, as well as rural economic development challenges in Missouri and beyond. Mukembo’s interdisciplinary interests include entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture (agripreneurship), entrepreneurship and workforce development, sustainable entrepreneurship, sustainable food systems, rural entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, and international agricultural development.
Educational background
- Ph.D., Agricultural Education (Minor Entrepreneurship), Oklahoma State University
- MBA., Entrepreneurship & Strategy, University of Missouri – Kansas City
- Master of Agriculture (Major – International Agriculture), Oklahoma State University
Courses taught
- ABM 3283, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- ABM 3271, International Agriculture Development