Education
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison (International Business)
M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison (International Business)
M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Health Services Administration)
M.S., B.S. Shiraz (Pahlavi) University-Iran (Economics)
Courses Taught
- World of Business
- Introduction to Personal Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Personal Financial Planning and Wealth Management
- Business Finance
- Mini-course in International Business
- Rise of China in the Global Economy
- Export and Import Operations
- International Business Operations
- Managing in a Global Economy (MBA)
- Global Dimensions of Entertainment and Media Industries (MBA)
Academic Appointments
2003 - Present Professor of Finance & International Business, Ithaca College - School of Business
1993 - 97 Adjunct Faculty: State University of New York (SUNY) : Binghamton University, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Empire State College
May - June 2017, SRH University Heidelberg, Germany - visiting faculty
Professional and Consulting Experience
June 2006 - December 2009 Associate Dean for Academic Development and External Relations
December 2008 - May 2009 Acting Assistant Dean for Student Services
August 2005 - May 2006 Interim Associate Dean
June 2004 - July 2005 Chair, Department of Business Administration (Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing, with 22 full time and 4-6 adjunct faculty)
1987- 89 US Department of Health & Human Services Research Grants
Research Interests
Socially Responsible Investing
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and financial performance
Sustainability strategies of small and medium sized companies
Research in Progress
Sustainability strategies of SMEs
Green Finance
Affiliations
Financial Management Association
International Management Development Association
International Trade & Finance Association