Dr. Vanitha Virudachalam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vanitha Virudachalam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, earned in 2020, and has a Master of Public Policy with honors from the University of Chicago. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics with High Honors in Operations Research from the University of California at Berkeley. Virudachalam's research interests lie in Service Operations, Public Sector Operations, Education Operations, and Healthcare Operations. She has contributed to various publications in well-regarded journals, discussing topics such as gender diversity in commuting and the effects of information testing on school performance. Additionally, she has received recognition for her teaching, being ranked excellent at UIUC and recognized as an RC Evans Data Analytics Scholar. Over her academic career, she has been involved in grants and initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning experience in business education. Virudachalam's current courses include Business Analytics II and Proseminar in Operations Management, where she emphasizes practical applications of analytics in business decision-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

Department of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Engaging in research and teaching in the field of Business Administration, focusing on aspects such as Service Operations and Education Operations.

Instructor

2019-08-01 — 2020-05-01

Department of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Provided instruction on various topics within Business Administration, contributing to the academic success of students.

Awards

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Teachers Ranked Excellent

2021-05-01
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RC Evans Data Analytics Scholar

2022-05-01

Courses

Business Analytics II Proseminar in Operations Management

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.