Georgia College Names Dr. Amit Ghosh College of Business & Technology Dean

Georgia College & State University will welcome Dr. Amit Ghosh as dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Ghosh brings extensive academic leadership experience, a strong record of scholarship and a deep commitment to student-centered business education to his new role.

Coming to Georgia College from Texas A&M International University, Dr. Ghosh currently serves as a professor of economics and chair of the Division of International Banking and Finance Studies in the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business. In this capacity, he oversees a large academic division supporting programs at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels.

"Dr. Ghosh's record of academic leadership, fiscal stewardship and innovative program development makes him an exceptional choice to lead the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology," said Dr. Holley Roberts, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia College. "His commitment to student success and experiential learning aligns seamlessly with our mission as Georgia's public liberal arts university."

Strong Foundation

Prior to his tenure at Texas A&M, Dr. Ghosh served three years as chair of the Department of Economics at Illinois Wesleyan University. Across his administrative roles, he worked to advance academic quality through mission-based leadership.

Dr. Ghosh offers significant expertise in accreditation and assessment, including with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which also accredits GCSU's College of Business & Technology. His background includes preparing documentation related to faculty qualifications and sufficiency, intellectual contributions, learning progression and post-graduation success, and societal impact.

In addition to playing pivotal roles in securing corporate-funded student scholarships by working collaboratively with academic leadership and external partners, Dr. Ghosh has also guided curriculum development, assessment and assurance of learning, and program innovation, including the launch of new undergraduate programs, certificate offerings, and the refinement of existing programs based on stakeholder engagement, workforce trends and student interests.

"I am honored and humbled to join Georgia College & State University and to serve as dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology," said Dr. Ghosh. "Georgia College's commitment to academic excellence, student engagement and its distinctive public liberal arts mission resonates deeply with my own values. GCSU provides a treasure trove of opportunities for interdisciplinary programs, curricular innovation and student success."

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Ghosh has published 48 peer-reviewed journal articles in economics and finance, including 29 sole-authored works, with more than 2,490 citations. He has nearly two decades of teaching and student research mentorship experience.

"The rich blend of liberal arts, business, international and technology-focused curriculum at the College of Business & Technology uniquely positions GCSU to emerge as a thought leader in business education among public liberal arts institutions," Ghosh added. "I look forward to working with faculty, staff, students, alumni and external partners to further strengthen the college's programs, expand experiential learning opportunities and prepare graduates to lead and thrive in a dynamic global economy."

Dr. Ghosh earned his Ph.D. and master's degree in economics from Claremont Graduate University and holds master's and bachelor's degrees in economics from the University of Calcutta in India.