John Finley
Department Chair / Associate Professor
Marketing & Management, Department of
Education and Certifications
- University of Georgia - PhD and MA
- Georgia State University – Graduate coursework – international business
- ÌÇÐÄlogo¹ÙÍøÔÚÏß - MBA
Biography
John Finley is currently Associate Professor of International Business in the Turner College of Business & Technology at ÌÇÐÄlogo¹ÙÍøÔÚÏß. He teaches international business and management, coordinates student internships and develops and directs several study abroad programs for business students (Brazil and Costa Rica).Dr. Finley brings a solid blend of professional and academic experience to ÌÇÐÄlogo¹ÙÍøÔÚÏß State University, especially suited for international business. He has international corporate experience working with TSYS (processor of bankcards) and liaising with MasterCard Europe (frequent international travel- Brussels, London, Lyon-France, Mexico City, Toronto). He has published in the areas of international business-to-business marketing of services, a business system analysis in emerging markets, and several case studies on small business/international franchising. In general, his research interests include international education impacts in business disciplines, strategies for bankcard usage in emerging markets, effects of Bankcard associations (MasterCard/Visa) on credit and debit card processing, corporate rivalries such as Airbus vs. Boeing and effects on international business/law. Dr. Finley is active in several campus-wide international committees and other international initiatives. Dr. Finley is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has basic conversational ability in Italian and German.
Academic Areas
- International Business