Dr. Elias Kourpas

Professor

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Biography

Elias Kourpas is a Clinical Professor and Academic Director of the Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Major within the Business Administration department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Kourpas has a notable career that spans academia and industry. His research interests encompass diabetes prevention and nutritional interventions, examining how lifestyle changes impact public health. He has been recognized as a Diane Steven N. Miller Faculty Fellow since 2022 and has received the Valuable Professor Award multiple times while at the University of Delaware. His extensive teaching includes courses on entrepreneurship, focusing on equipping students with practical skills and knowledge necessary for startup development. Kourpas has held various advisory roles and has a robust history of professional consultancy in optimization and strategic advising, reflecting his diverse expertise in both academic and practical domains. His recent publications reveal ongoing contributions to understanding diabetes management and nutrition, positioning him as a key figure in health-related research within business contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and directing the Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Major.

Academic Director

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Overseeing the Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Major.

Senior Advisor

2024-01-01 — Present

PowerBox Technologies •

Providing strategic guidance to the company's board.

Senior Advisor

2023-01-01 — Present

Anactisis LLC •

Offering strategic consultations to the board.

Adjunct Professor

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Delaware •

Teaching management information systems.

Founder & CEO

2013-01-01 — Present

Rovier, LLC •

Leading a consulting firm focused on optimization.

Awards

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Diane Steven N. Miller Faculty Fellow

2022-01-01
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Valuable Professor (MVP) Award

2018-01-01

Courses

Intro Entrepreneurship (BADM 346) iVenture Accelerator Sem (BADM 463) iVenture Accelerator Sem II (BADM 464)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.