Faculty

Dr. Javier Flores, Assistant Professor
"It is highly rewarding to help someone expand his/her knowledge while at the same time expanding my own knowledge."
Degrees Held:
- PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems, The University of Texas-Pan American
Career Highlights:
- Teaching at Emporia State University since 2015
In which online degree program do you teach?
Master of Business Administration and MBA with Information Systems Concentration
Which classes do you teach online?
- IS 853: Business Analytics
What types of projects can your students expect in these courses?
Hands-on projects using diverse software tools such as Tableau, RapidMiner, Excel Add-ins
What do students learn in your classes? What is the expected outcome?
A broad perspective of the usefulness and applicability of business analytics to support decision-making
What advice would you give to those considering this online MBA program?
Look to complete your assignments early and think on the applicability of what you learn to business environments.
What is the value of this degree?
The demand for professionals with analytics knowledge is growing exponentially.
Why did you start teaching?
It is highly rewarding to help someone expand his/her knowledge while at the same time expanding my own knowledge.