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Dr. Robert (Bob) McGowan

Professor
Department of Management

Robert.McGowan@du.edu CV

Expertise 

Mergers and acquisitions; labor relations and management; international joint ventures; telecommunications and cable industry; strategic management of technology; issues management; business policy and strategy; public policy

Biography At-a-Glance


Robert McGowan is a professor of management for the Daniels College of Business. After receiving his Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1980, he was named assistant professor for Pennsylvania State University's Institute of Public Administration.  He was named assistant professor for the Daniels College graduate program in 1983, associate professor in 1985, and professor in 1995.  He has also served as visiting professor of management at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.

When working with the media, McGowan is able to discuss the future of the business economy.  He provides context for discussions of mergers and acquisitions, industry-specific issues, and economic development in the Denver-metro area.  Additionally, his experience in China and in developing countries enables him to speak about economics in the developing world.

Education

  • Ph.D., Public Administration, Syracuse University, The Maxwell School
  • MPA, School of Government and Business Administration,  George Washington University
  • BA, Political Science, Cum Laude,  West Virginia University

Academic Leadership Positions Held

  • Chair, Department of Management, Daniels College of Business

Academic Positions Held

  • Professor of Management, Daniels College of Business
  • Visiting Professor of Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, ROC
  • Associate Professor of Management, Daniels College of Business
  • Assistant Professor of Management, Daniels College of Business
  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Public Administration, Pennsylvania State University
  • Adjunct Faculty, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY
  • Instructor, Syracuse University
  • Adjunct Faculty, Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL

Courses Taught

Business Strategy; Public Policy & Business; Business Strategy; Public Policy and Business; Managing Innovation; Business Strategy; Business Plans & New Venture Management

Hobbies / Interests

  • Hiking
  • International travel
  • Squash