faculty
Yuzhu Li, PhD
Professor
Decision & Information Sciences
Contact
508-910-9502
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Charlton College of Business 203
Education
| 2008 | University of Central Florida | PhD in Business Administration |
| 2002 | Washington State University | Master of Technology Management |
| 1999 | Nankai University |
Teaching
- Information Systems
- Project Management
- Customer Analytics
- Business Process Integration
- Agile Development
Teaching
Courses
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Theories and technological applications in customer relationship management. This course highlights the strategic and tactical aspects of customer management and stresses customer value for marketing decisions. Students will develop an understanding of effective CRM strategies and implementations, customer analytics, and data mining through a series of discussions, cases, projects, and exams. Students will obtain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and service management using current CRM applications.
Theories and technological applications in customer relationship management. This course highlights the strategic and tactical aspects of customer management and stresses customer value for marketing decisions. Students will develop an understanding of effective CRM strategies and implementations, customer analytics, and data mining through a series of discussions, cases, projects, and exams. Students will obtain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and service management using current CRM applications.
Teaching
Online and Continuing Education Courses
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Managing projects from an organizational perspective. Introducing project management with an emphasis in healthcare. Consistent with the Project Management Body of Knowledge guide, the major topics include aligning the projects with organizational strategies, managing project management process groups, and building project manager's competence. Technological tools of managing projects will be introduced.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Register for this course.
Introduction to the management and use of information systems (IS) in organizations. Topics such as functional information systems, enterprise information systems, e-business, system design, implementation and evaluation, and ethical issues related to information systems will be covered. In addition to concepts and theories, students will develop an Access database project to enhance their understanding of information systems in general and get familiar with database technology in particular.
Register for this course.
Introduces data visual analytics and their use in making business decisions. The topics include business objectives of data analytics, data source and transformation, data analysis, visualization, and data-based decision-making. Students will learn basic working knowledge of data analytics and visualization through hands-on projects and exercises using software and communication and presentation of data results and findings to support managerial decision-making.
Register for this course.
Project selection, financial and non-financial methodologies, and computerized project management tools for the evaluation and selection of a project. The roles of project managers in planning, scheduling, and controlling of the projects, including determination of appropriate project teams, resource allocation, budgeting and cost estimation are among topics in this course.
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Research
Research activities
- Treasurer of New England Association of Information Systems Chapter
- Editorial Review Board Member of Project Management Journal
- Associate Editor of Nankai Business Review International
- Associate Track Editor for IS Design, Development, and Project Management Track at International Conferences on Information Systems (ICIS) 2023
- Mini-track co-chair, IT Adoption & Diffusion Models in DSR of 2023 AMCIS Track Adoption and Diffusion of Information Technology
Research
Research interests
- Digital Transformation
- Emerging Technologies (e.g. blockchain, no-code/low-code development, AI)
- Information Systems Development (ISD)
- Project Management
- E-commerce
Select publications
- Zhou, C., Xing, L., Liu, Q., & Li, Y. (2023).
System-Level Dependability Analysis of Bitcoin under Eclipse and 51% Attacks
International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, 8 (4), 547-559. - McCarthy, S., O’Raghallaigh, P., Li, Y., and Adam, F. (2023).
Control Enactment in Context: Understanding the Interaction of Controlee and Controller Perceptions in Interorganisational Project Teams
Information Systems Journal, 33(5), 1029-1084. - Cheng, K.-T., Hsu, J. S.-C., Li, Y., & Brading, R. (2023).
Intellectual capital and team resilience capability of information system development project teams
Information & Management, 60(1) - Li, Y., Hsu, S., Sun, H. and Parolia, N. (2022).
Team Leadership and Diversity Management in Information Systems Development Project Teams
Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 14(5), DOI: 10.17705/1pais.14501. - Sun, H., Li, Y.*, Hsu, S. and Wei, K. (2022).
Transactive Memory Systems, Team Learning and Project Outcomes in Information Systems Development Projects: The Moderating Roles of Shared Leadership
International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 13(1), 19-44.
Dr. Yuzhu (Julia) Li is a professor at Department of Decision and Information Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her research interests center around behavioral project and program management, innovative technologies, and digital learning. Her work has appeared in journals, such as Information and Management, International Journal of Project Management, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Information Technology & People, and Journal of Systems and Software, and others.