BA in Business Administration

California State University, Fullerton

Meet our Instructors

The Online BA in Business Administration program is led by expert instructors who are passionate about their work and are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Read on for more information about our instructors, as well as advice from them on how to succeed in class!

Bobby Papoulias

L. Bobby Papoulias

(BUAD 301)

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Advice: “Content learned in BUAD 301 is dependent on information from prior classes; including readings, assignments, and lectures. To maximize success in BUAD 301, it is important students do not fall behind and stay up to date with course material, and to not skip any lectures.”

email lpapoulias@fullerton.edu

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Bobby Papoulias

(BUAD 301)

Dr. L. Bobby Papoulias is a full-time lecturer of Business Communications and Marketing. Before joining CSUF, Dr. Papoulias received his B.A. in Communications and M.A. in Professional Communications from CSUF. He continued his education and received his Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. Dr. Papoulias’ principal research interest is in Digital Communications. In addition to research, he consults organizations on how to be more efficient in their company's digital communications.

Sinjini Mitra

Sinjini Mitra

(ISDS 361A)

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Advice: “Stay on track with the weekly schedule and complete all tasks on time so as to not fall behind. Read course announcements and all messages carefully from the instructor.”

mail smitra@fullerton.edu

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Sinjini Mitra

(ISDS 361A)

Dr. Sinjini Mitra is a professor in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences and the Director of Assessment at the College of Business and Economics. She received her Ph.D. in Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University, and was a Postdoctoral researcher at USC's Information Sciences Institute prior to joining CSUF. Her research interests are statistical applications in security and biometric authentication, healthcare, education and information systems.

Yinfei Kong

Yinfei Kong

(ISDS 361A)

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Advice: “Tip to succeed in my class: develop your statistical reasoning and let the data speak.”

mail yikong@fullerton.edu

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Yinfei Kong

(ISDS 361A)

Dr. Yinfei Kong is an associate professor with tenure in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences. Dr. Kong received his Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of Southern California in 2016. His research interests include deep learning, big data analytics, machine learning, and statistical applications in business and healthcare. He has many years of experience analyzing large-scale substance abuse treatment and healthcare data. He has published more than 30 papers in top journals such as Annals of Statistics, PNAS, Journal of Machine Learning Research, and Journal of Business and Economic Statistics. Dr. Kong is a recipient of the 2021-2022 Award for Continued Excellence in Research Productivity for the College of Business and Economics.

Barbra Erickson

Barbra Erickson

(ANTH 304)

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Advice: “The best way for students to be successful in ANTH 304 is to utilize both the recorded PPT lectures and readings, and to use the study guides. When learning about different peoples and cultures, think about the way they have adapted to their circumstances and learned to survive and thrive in their unique environments, and how their customs and beliefs reflect these adaptations.”

mail beerickson@fullerton.edu

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Barbra Erickson

(ANTH 304)

Dr. Barbra Erickson is a professor at the Division of Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, California State University, Fullerton. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Cal State Fullerton and her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Nevada-Reno. Her research interests include North American contemporary culture, medical anthropology, history of anthropology, economic anthropology, business and organizational cultures, and the anthropology of aging.

Ellen Kim

Ellen E. Kim

(MGMT 339)

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Advice: “Please check the weekly announcements and reminder emails to stay on track. Complete the quizzes and assignments before the deadlines. Make sure to review the study guides and take the practice quiz before each exam. Don’t hesitate to contact the instructor or schedule a one-on-one appointment if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to assist you.”

mail ellenkim1104@Fullerton.edu

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Ellen E. Kim

(MGMT 339)

Dr. Ellen Kim is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Management. She received a Ph.D. in hospitality and service management from Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on service management and consumer behavior, including service quality management, service innovations, and cross-cultural issues. Dr. Kim is a recipient of the 2021-2022 Scholar Award for the College of Business and Economics.

Gerard Beenen

Gerard Beenen

(MGMT 340)

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Advice: “Pace yourself to keep up with the work by paying attention to quiz and discussion board deadlines; be a good team citizen by doing your fair share of work (a group project is a major part of the course); and pair up with a study buddy to help you better learn the material as you prepare for class exams.”

mail gbeenen@fullerton.edu

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Gerard Beenen

(MGMT 340)

Dr. Gerard Beenen is a professor in the Department of Management. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Carnegie Melon University and his M.B.A. from Northwestern University. His research focuses on workplace motivation, creativity and learning, leader interpersonal skills, and management education. An award-winning scholar and teacher, Dr. Beenen received the 2021-2022 Executive Council Outstanding Faculty Award for the College of Business and Economics.

Kristin Li

Kristin Li

(ACCT 301A)

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Advice: “Try to preview before class so that when you go to class, you are reviewing the materials with instructor instead of starting from scratch. I also suggest that you take a look of the after-chapter questions, homework, or practice questions before reading textbook, so that when you read, you read with questions or problems in mind, which will make your reading more interesting and efficient.”

mail krli@fullerton.edu

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Kristin Li

(ACCT 301A)

Kristin Li, CPA, is a professor in the School of Accountancy. She earned her Master of Accountancy degree from The Ohio State University. Her teaching interests include financial, managerial, and intermediate accounting and internal auditing and control. Professor Li received the 2021-2022 Award for Faculty Student Service and the 2021-2022 Award for Instructional Innovation for the College of Business and Economics as well as the 2021-2022 Ernst & Young Faculty Fellowship for Teaching Excellency.

Aubrey LeBard

Aubrey LeBard

(MKTG 351)

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Advice: “Always download the notes provided before viewing the podcasts and have the notes available for quizzes. Be situationally aware of the marketing environment - observing advertisements, social media, websites, sales promotions, and salespeople.”

mail alebard@fullerton.edu

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Aubrey LeBard

(MKTG 351)

Aubrey LeBard is a lecturer in the Department of Marketing. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from Cal State Fullerton and his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Dr. LeBard’s research interests include non-profit marketing and he teaches in the areas of Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, and Social Enterprise Marketing.

Laura Liu

Laura Liu

(FIN 320)

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Advice: “Good time management is the key to succeed in this fast-paced program. If you closely follow the weekly agenda to complete the required work, you will do well in this course.”

mail yueliu@fullerton.edu

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Laura Liu

(FIN 320)

Dr. Laura Liu is a professor in the Department of Finance. She received her Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. Her research interests include corporate finance, financial institutions, earnings management, and real estate investment.

Rahul Bhaskar

Rahul Bhaskar

(ISDS 361B)

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Advice: “Students can be successful in this course if they use the supplementary material provided effectively to guide their learning. The course requires students to practice problems and use the homework to learn the material. The supplementary material provides individual feedback on problems. This feedback is provided to the student as soon as they submit a homework assignment. They can use that feedback to resubmit the homework and use it as a tool to learn from their mistakes.”

mail rbhaskar@fullerton.edu

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Rahul Bhaskar

(ISDS 361B)

Dr. Rahul Bhaskar is a professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His research publications include studies on IT worker salaries and healthcare accessibility.

Denise Stanley

Denise Stanley

(ECON 315)

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Advice: "I suggest you use the Course Calendar closely since all due dates and modules are matched across the websites and the calendar. Also, start the work early in the week; try to make one attempt at the homework so you can bring any outstanding concerns to my office hours before the weekend!“

mail dstanley@fullerton.edu

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Denise Stanley

(ECON 315)

Dr. Denise Stanley is a professor in the Department of Economics. She has in Ph.D. in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison. Dr. Stanley’s current research focuses on the causes of international migration from Central America and its impact on sending communities, the potential of non-timber forest products for sustainable development, and how different teaching pedagogies and class size affect student learning.

Dipankar Purkayastha

Dipankar Purkayastha

(ECON 333)

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Advice: “Economics is an analytical and somewhat abstract subject that requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Please refresh your knowledge of high school level algebra and geometry for this class.”

mail dipankar@fullerton.edu

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Dipankar Purkayastha

(ECON 333)

Dr. Dipankar Purkayastha is a professor in the Department of Economics. He received his Ph.D. from Washington State University. Dr. Purkayastha’s teaching interests include Economic Development, International Economics, and Economic Theory.

Dipasri Ghosh

Dipasri Ghosh

(FIN 321)

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Advice: “To be successful in Dr. Ghosh’s online FIN 321 class, it is important to remember that, since it is an online class, students need to follow Professor Ghosh’s guidelines that she gives to the class and be proactive about finding time to go over the material at an appropriate pace for the course. In order to be successful in an online class, students need that level of discipline and motivation.”

mail dghosh@fullerton.edu

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Dipasri Ghosh

(FIN 321)

Dr. Dipasri Ghosh is a full-time professor in the Department of Finance. She graduated from Florida International University with a Ph.D. in Finance, and before that, she graduated from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) with a B.S. in Chemistry. Her teaching interests and research publications are in her areas of expertise, which include Corporate Finance/Financial Management, Investment and Portfolio Analysis, and International Finance.

Pawel Kalczynski

Pawel Kalczynski

(ISDS 442)

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Advice: “Try to think beyond the simple applications of formulas and arithmetic when solving business problems. Instead, focus on the logic that transforms model inputs into outputs, providing answers and leading to better decisions.”

mail pkalczynski@fullerton.edu

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Pawel Kalczynski

(ISDS 442)

Dr. Pawel Kalczynski is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Decision. He published over 40 refereed journal articles in IISE Transactions, European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of the Operational Research Society, Omega, Computers and Operations Research, Journal of Scheduling, International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Information Processing and Management, Journal of Business Research and others. He has over 30 other refereed publications, including refereed proceedings articles and book chapters. He has received several research awards and grants and completed numerous consulting projects in the field of analytics. Dr. Kalczynski is a recipient of the 2021-2022 Award for Continued Excellence in Research Productivity for the College of Business and Economics.

Shaun Pichler

Shaun Pichler

(MGMT 343)

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Advice: “Student success is determined by mutual interest and commitment between students and faculty.
Of all of the roles I occupy from teacher, researcher, editor to consultant, teaching is my foremost passion. I'm always happy to meet with students to discuss their progress, ways to improve performance, and to provide support; my best advice is to meet with me regularly one-on-one and in group work to get the most out of my course.”

mail spichler@fullerton.edu

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Shaun Pichler

(MGMT 343)

Dr. Shaun Pichler is a professor with tenure in the Department of Management. He received a Ph.D. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University. Dr. Pichler’s areas of specializations include Diversity Management, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Performance Appraisal, and Work and Family. His research has been covered by prominent national and local media, numerous policy reports, amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, and by the U.S. Congress. Dr. Pichler is a recipient of the 2021 - 2022 Executive Council Outstanding Faculty Award for the College of Business and Economics.

Gang Peng

Gang Peng

(ISDS 351)

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Advice: “Start early, don't miss any material, and be creative!”

mail gpeng@fullerton.edu

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Gang Peng

(ISDS 351)

Dr. Gang Peng is a professor in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Washington, Seattle. His research interests include productivity of information technology, the impact of information technology and computer skills, open-source software development, technology adoption and diffusion, healthcare information technology, social networks and virtual communities, and innovation and new product development. Dr. Peng is a recipient of the 2021-2022 Award for Continued Excellence in Research Productivity for the College of Business and Economics.

Sean Jasso

Sean Jasso

(MGMT 449)

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Advice: “Become an expert in your industry and its various support industries. Always aim to know how the industry is growing and changing including the fundamentals - who are the central players, what are their competitive advantages, what are the business models, and what are the public policy issues. Be the expert people call on to know the industry's strategic landscape.”

mail sjasso@fullerton.edu

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Sean Jasso

(MGMT 449)

Dr. Sean Jasso is a professor in the Department of Management. Management. He received an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and a Master of Public Policy and Ph.D. in Political Economy from Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Jasso writes, teaches, and consults in the areas of political economy, public policy, strategic management, and business ethics. He has worked several years in the hospitality and healthcare industries. He combines his training in service, leadership, and politics into his own consulting practice which services local and national government agencies as well as various global entrepreneurial organizations.

Sunil Thomas

Sunil Thomas

(MKTG 379)

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Advice: “Make sure you check your email and Canvas regularly. As far as the lectures go, since there are multiple topics being covered in a week, try to space things out a bit because listening to everything in one very long sitting may not be that productive.”

mail sunilthomas@fullerton.edu

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Sunil Thomas

(MKTG 379)

Dr. Sunil Thomas is a professor in the Department of Marketing. He is also an Associate Dean, as well as the MBA Academic Director at the College of Business and Economics. He received his Ph.D. in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining academia he worked in the consumer goods industry in product and brand management. Dr. Thomas’ studies on brand placements, revitalization of declining brands, cross-cultural marketing, brand equity, and slogan recall have been published in leading marketing journals such as Journal of Advertising Research and Journal of Business Research and reprinted in the Harvard Business Review online. His work has been cited in press outlets such as the Orange County Register. In addition to his research, Professor Thomas has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and is a recipient of the College of Business and Economics Innovative Teaching award.

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Mohammad Rokon Bhuiyan

(ECON 340)

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Advice: “Exams are based on video lectures. So it is important that you listen to the lectures carefully and ask me for help if you need assistance to understand any topics in the videos. I will make myself available via zoom at your convenience.”

mail mobhuiyan@fullerton.edu

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Mohammad Rokon Bhuiyan

(ECON 340)

Dr. Rokon Bhuiyan is a professor in the Department of Economics. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Queen’s University, Canada. Dr. Bhuiyan’s research interests focus on Monetary Policy, International Finance, Time Series Econometrics, and Asset Pricing. He has published in leading academic journals such as the Economica, Canadian Journal of Economics, Empirical Economics, and International Economic Journal.

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