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David Harrison

Lecturer, NKU online MBA program

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This curriculum doesn't reward the more traditional curriculum of memorization. This curriculum focuses on gaining insights and applying qualities that are the most important in a business environment.

Degrees Held:

  • MBA – The Darden School, University of Virginia, 1982
  • B.S. – Babson College, 1978

Career Highlights:

  • International Film Festival – first place, three times
  • Student Recognition Teaching Awards; Indiana University and Butler University
  • Strategies and leadership resulting in $3 Billion in sales in the roofing industry
  • Strategies and leadership resulting in return on assets (ROA) under 3% to excess of 15% in giftware
  • Founder of CARE – Center for The Advancement of Relevant Education

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

MBA

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    MBA 611: MBA Capstone

  • Why did you start teaching?

    Quality teaching is the privilege to use a few skills and share experiences that can have a significant effect that enhances other people's lives.

  • What advice would you give to those considering the online MBA program?

    Do not consider: “Just get a ticket punched – and a grade.”
    Do Consider: You want a rigorous experience resulting in greater career options over time.

  • What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?

    1. Superior awareness: having more insights about interrelationships between business functions and activities
    2. Superior analysis: evaluating imperfect information and using critical thinking with creativity and purpose
    3. Superior strategic value: making recommendations that effectively share your thoughts and inspire action
    4. Superior teamwork skills: sharing, cooperating, and leading
    5. Superior personal action plan: using insights that enhance personal career planning and results
  • What qualities make someone particularly successful in business?

    This curriculum doesn't reward the more traditional curriculum of memorization. This curriculum focuses on gaining insights and applying qualities that are the most important in a business environment, such as:

    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Data sifting
    • Analysis
    • Decision-making
  • What do you think is the biggest challenge that people in business face today?

    Critical thinking, teamwork, discipline, and resilience

  • What is the one book you think everyone should read?

    “How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In” by Jim Collins.

  • Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students might not know about you.

    I started my career as a professional musician.

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