Biography

Dr. Bradly E. Roh serves as interim dean and vice president of Capella University’s School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration. Since joining Capella in 2017, he has held a variety of academic leadership roles, including faculty member, doctoral mentor, assistant academic program director and academic program director. With experience spanning higher education, management consulting, healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Roh brings a multidisciplinary perspective to leadership and student success. He has taught undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses across business, healthcare and information technology, and is a published researcher whose work focuses on leadership, organizational design, strategic management and organizational change. Dr. Roh is passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation and academic excellence to help students achieve their professional goals.

Real-world challenges

• Aligning curriculum with industry and workforce needs 
• Leading organizational change and continuous improvement 
• Ensuring accreditation and program quality standards 
• Supporting student success and outcomes through data-driven strategies

Current professional practice

• Leads academic and operational strategy across programs 
• Oversees accreditation alignment and program quality 
• Collaborates with cross-functional and industry partners

Academic and professional distinctions

• Leadership and Organizational Change (PhD) 
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Professional experience in higher education leadership 
• Professional experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and management consulting  

Research and thought leadership

Focus areas

• Organizational leadership and strategy 
• Data-driven decision making in education 
• Program quality and accreditation alignment 
• Workforce alignment and competency-based learning

Scholarly contributions and industry impact

• Uses analytics and evidence-based practices to improve academic programs 
• Aligns curriculum with real-world organizational and industry needs
• Extensive teaching experience in business, leadership, information systems and health administration

Teaching philosophy

Dr. Roh’s teaching philosophy centers on bridging academic theory with real-world leadership practice. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making, strategic thinking and evidence-based approaches to solving organizational challenges. Through critical inquiry, research and applied learning experiences, he encourages students to develop the analytical skills and practical insights needed to lead effectively in complex and evolving business environments.

What students can expect

Students in the School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration learn by integrating real-world leadership, consulting and corporate examples. Coursework uses evidence-based practices and analytics.

Build skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership 
• Analytical and research capabilities 
• Organizational decision-making skills 
• Ability to apply theory in real-world business environments

Get support

• Build on students’ professional experience
• Guidance toward understanding complex organizational challenges
• Make meaningful connections between theory and practice

Dr. Roh’s eye on the future

Going forward business and education will be shaped by the continued integration of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and data analytics to drive innovation and informed decision making. A growing demand for flexible, online learning models that meet students where they are will continue. As industry needs evolve, stronger partnerships between academia and employers will be forged, along with increased focus on accountability, accreditation and workforce-relevant outcomes.

Key skills for future success include strategic leadership and adaptability, data-driven decision making, systems thinking and innovation and the ability to navigate complex, evolving environments.