Academic

In 2006 I finished my MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas with a specialization in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Strategy. While working on my MBA I realized that I felt comfortable in the academic world and decided I wanted to continue my studies past the MBA. My search for a doctoral program that would allow me to work on my doctorate part-time was a long one and is outlined here.

After many months of research, I decided upon Dakota State University’s Doctor of Science in Information Systems program. I started the program in the Fall of 2007 and am on track to complete the coursework in 2010 and hope to have the dissertation phase complete shortly after that. My research interests vary widely but generally fall into the following areas: Information Systems, Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Strategy and Human Capital Management.

Doctoral Work

The doctoral program at Dakota State University requires 88 semester credit hours (63 hours of coursework, 25 hours of dissertation) + a comprehensive exam + a qualifying portfolio.  Gonna be fun :)

Current Status (July 2008)

  • 27 hours complete
  • 64 remaining (39 hours coursework, 25 hours dissertation)
  • 30% complete.
  • Coursework completion ~ mid-2010
  • Dissertation completion ~2012.

My coursework is outlined below…I’ll be updating this regularly as I complete the courses enroll in future semesters.

Fall 2007

  • INFS 614 - Introduction to Research - DONE
  • INFS 720 - Systems Analysis and Design - DONE

Spring 2008

  • INFS 724 - Project & Change Management - DONE
  • INFS 834 - Knowledge Management - DONE

Summer 2008

  • INFS 730 - Programming for Ecommerce - DONE

Fall 2008

  • INFS 805 - Design Research Methods - Starting Sept 2 2008
  • INFS 830 - Decision Support Systems - Starting Sept 2 2008

Learn more about Dakota State University’s Doctor of Science Program (Taken from the Dakota State Website)

DSUThe Doctor of Science (D.Sc. IS) in Information Systems is designed to prepare individuals for careers in research, teaching, and corporate employment. This program emphasizes applied scholarship, focusing on multi-disciplinary research projects with a strong emphasis on the productive application of information systems and information technology to organizations and their management. The program supports a thriving and sustained applied research program that meets the research needs of the State of South Dakota, the university, and its graduate students. The degree program is intended to produce graduates with a commanding knowledge of information systems and of applications and research in information systems.

  • About Eric

    Eric D. Brown - Technology Consultant

    My name is Eric D. Brown…I’m an Entrepreneur, Consultant, Doctoral Student and Author and this is my home on the web.

    This website/blog contains random thoughts of mine as well as information about my career, academic work and resume. Feel free to browse around and give me a shout if you’d like to chat.

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  • Current Projects

    • Currently working on my doctorate
    • Engaged with a large non-profit organization with web strategy and system implementations
    • Engaged as COO of a software startup
    • Learning more about Photography

  • Academic

    I'm currently pursuing my Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree in Information Systems from Dakota State University.

    My previous academic work includes:

    In addition, I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt and various Microsoft certifications.

    My research interests include Information Systems, Strategy, Project Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Capital Management Practices in Information Systems.

  • Photography

      I'm an amateur photographer. I've got some pictures posted for your viewing pleasure here. I shoot a Canon 40D and have a Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM (kit lens) and the wonderful Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM (for those wonderful closeups of birds and animals)
      Enjoy...and be kind to my almost good pictures :)

      Unlike me, my wife Tracie is a great photographer. You can see her work at a moment to keep photography. Give her a call at 972-961-4820 if you need/want some photography work done...she's open to traveling to you too (expenses paid of course!). :)

      Tracie shoots a Canon 5D with a few different lenses for various occasions. They are: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM). She's looking at a few more lenses (fish-eye/wide angle, 85mm Prime, etc).

      Go check out my Wife's Photography