Associate Professor of Information Systems
Director, Ph.D. Program in Information Systems
Dept. of Information Systems, Foster Campus 310.09
Voice: (254) 710-4604
john_carlson@baylor.edu
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information and Management Science, Florida State University, 1995.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Oklahoma, 1991.
- Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), University of Oklahoma, 1989.
Research Interests
- Computer-mediated communication
- Deception and detection
- Technological support of individual and team decision-making
- Impacts of social media and mobile technologies on organizational processes and individual outcomes
Teaching Experience
- MIS 4320 - Java for Business
- MIS 5317 - Java for Business (Masters)
- MIS 4319 - Mobile App Development
- MIS 5319 - Mobile App Development (Masters)
- MIS 5365 - E-Commerce Systems Design
- MIS 3305 - Management Information Systems
- ACT 741 - Doctoral Seminar in Information Systems (U of Utah)
- ACT 6410 - Systems Analysis and Design (U of Utah)
- ACT 263/4410 - Introduction to Information Systems (U of Utah)
- ISM 3004 - Introduction to Information Systems (FSU)
- ISM 3001 - Introduction to Microcomputers and DOS (FSU)
- MAN 3010 - Production and Operations Management (FSU)
In addition, I have taught executive MBAs, study-abroad students, and overseen a variety of independent-study topics. My teaching style emphasizes the creation of an interactive, team-based environment in which students are encouraged to become actively involved in the learning process.
Personal
I am happily married to the lovely Dawn Carlson and have three kids: Madeline, Claire, and Lucas. Here are a few family photos. My hobbies, other than having fun with my kids, include sailing, old cars, almost anything Belgian, and an ongoing quest to find the perfect hamburger.