Gray-market sales: They’re not a black-or-white bane
Legal or not, companies often view third-party sellers as serious threats to revenue and profits. Associate Professor of Information Systems John Zhang's research shows that’s not always the case.
Alum on women in technology: I was once taken for a stagehand
Alum Rebecca Brown sealed her female legacy the moment she earned her master’s degree in information management and accepted a leadership position within her company — overseeing IT programs.
Latest IS news: Rankings, research, inspiration, and encouragement
Stay ahead of what's going on each semester through the KnowIT blog, which covers a wide range of topics — from student and alumni stories to upcoming activities and event recaps. Keep reading to learn what has been happening this spring in the Department of Information Systems.
Different backgrounds, same destination: David Dunton and Raed Hamzeh
Like many W. P. Carey students, David Dunton and Raed Hamzeh have extremely different backgrounds — one is from Phoenix, Arizona, and the other comes from Lebanon — yet they both arrived at similar destinations academically, professionally, and personally.
News: Students learn technology hands-on
Experiential learning is more than just a concept in W. P. Carey’s Department of Information Systems.
DISC students stand out
Simply getting a degree may not be enough in today’s job market. Graduates need a resume that stands out from the crowd. Clinical Assistant Professor Altaf Ahmad explains the importance of integrating information systems into your education.
Outstanding Graduating Senior: Victoria Polchinski
When Victoria Polchinski left her home state of Virginia, she was in search of some sunshine. She got more than she bargained for when she arrived in Tempe, Arizona, in August.
Small staff produces mighty results
Like any successful organization, there is a stage crew that makes sure things run smoothly. For the Department of Information Systems, that crew is a "small but mighty” team of four.
Information Systems spotlight
Graduation season opens up opportunities to spotlight some of the accomplishments of Department of Information Systems faculty and students. Our feature photo, right, is a group of students, with faculty advisor Daniel Mazzola, at the Spring Avnet Tech Games.
Undergraduate IS students start the year strong
The department welcomed 467 computer information systems undergraduates when classes started just a couple weeks ago — 120 are seniors. The CIS curriculum challenges these students, but they also find time for our professional organizations.