University and Teaching Information
University Links
The following links provide more information on programs here at
The Fogelman College of Business. The UofM’s AACSB-accredited school of business. The best business education you can find in the Mid-South.
The BIT Department at the Fogelman College. A great MIS department, gaining respect around the world for its research, teaching, and business outreach missions.
The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship. The heart and soul of all things related to innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.
Relevant IT Links
Students interested in MIS should try to stay current with what is going on in the industry. See the sites below for more information on technology events, careers, etc.
IT-related magazines/journals/links:
Career resources:
LinkedIn.com - A “must have” when building your professional network
Monster.com - General career search engine
careerbuilder.com - General career search engine
careerjournal.com – The Wall Street Journal’s career site
dice.com - IT career search engine
computerjobs.com – IT career search engine
University Course Information
Over the years, I managed to teach quite a few courses, on a variety of topics:
MIS 2755 - Introduction to MIS
MIS 3770 - System Analysis Methods
MIS 3790 - Network Design and Management
MIS 7170 - Global IT Management
MIS 7465 - Information Systems in Organizations
MIS 7480 - Thriving In an Information Age
MIS 7610 - Systems Analysis & Design
MIS 7615 - Data Communication & Networks
MIS 7640 - IS Management & Planning
MIS 7650 - Information Systems Global Enterprise
MIS 7655 - Advanced Systems Analysis
MIS 8640 - IS Management & Planning
MIS 8710 - Seminar in Information Systems I
MGMT 7421 - Self Leadership
BA 7719 - Strategic Change Management
BA 7720 - Executive MBA Innovation Practicum
MKTG 7555 - Creativity and Innovation
UNHP 1100 - Honor’s Forum
UNIV2555 - Creativity, Innovation, and Design
Teaching Awards
Teaching is important to me, and is one of the more enjoyable things I get to do as a professor. I have been fortunate enough to be named a University of Memphis Distinguished Teacher and have also been awarded the MIS Advisory Council’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Suzanne Downs Palmer Professorship for Teaching, and most recently was named a George Johnson Teaching Fellow.
Important Information for IT Students: Internships
One thing all IT students should consider is gaining IT industry experience as a student intern. Here are some good links to help you get started: