Dr. Collins Mkandawire

Associate Professor of Management

706-292-3913
cmkandawire@shorter.edu ST-06

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Dr. Collins Yazenga Mkandawire, Ph.D., DBA, MSc. came to Shorter University as an adjunct
instructor for the CAPP program in 2013. He was contracted as a Visiting Professor of
Healthcare Management in the 2017-2018 Fall and Spring semesters. He has served as an
Assistant Professor of Management from 2018 to 2023. He was promoted to Associate Professor
of Management in 2023. He teaches courses in general business, healthcare management, and
business research. His teaching experience started in 2004, at Malawi Institute of Management,
Argosy University, Capella University, and continues at Liberty University (Business Doctoral
Program), and Shorter University.

He has a Ph.D. in Health Services Administration from Walden University (U.S.); a Doctor of
Business Administration (DBA) from Argosy University (U.S.); and a Master of Science in
Strategic Management from the University of Derby (U.K.). He is a member of the Golden Key
International Honor Society, a member of Sigma Beta Delta, and a member of the American
College of Healthcare Executives. He has over 25 years of corporate management experience in
Africa and the Middle East; public service experience in Africa and U.S.; business consultancy
and entrepreneurial experience in Africa and Europe; and experience in non-profit organizations
in Africa and Eastern Europe. His areas of expertise are healthcare administration, leadership,
international business, strategic management, business ethics, organizational behavior,
marketing, and business research.

Dr. Mkandawire is originally from Malawi in Africa and is a naturalized citizen of the USA. He
is married to Mable, his sweetheart of over 35 years. Mable and him have three children: Rachel,
Owen, and Vincent. They have 5 grandchildren: Naomi, Madison, Malcolm, Monáe, and
Mervin. Collins loves to cook, tinker with (cars, electric devices, and electronic devices), travel,
watch soccer on TV, and listen to classical music.

Teaching Philosophy:
Three major goals motivate my philosophy for teaching business students, these are: 1) students.
acquire a basic understanding of the theories, concepts, and methodological approaches in the
subject, while at the same time understanding that Jesus is the foundation: 2) that they
understand how to apply the subject matter in business problem solving and in their everyday
lives; 3) that through classroom and/or online activities they are able to further develop the
analytical, communication, teamwork skills necessary to be successful professionals, and Christ-Centered. In helping students to develop a functional knowledge of course material, I find two approaches to be especially effective: 1) I structure classroom and/or online lectures and
activities in ways that encourage students to actively participate in the teaching and learning
process; and 2) as often as possible, I balance the introduction of formal definitions of new
theories and concepts with clearly defined, concrete examples. My goal is to create a successful
student learning experience one in which the student grasps an understanding of business
concepts, has the ability to apply them, and develops a skill set to aid them in their professional
lives – Christ-Centered steward.