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At University of Phoenix, our business and management faculty members have more than advanced degrees. They have substantial, real-world experience in the fields they teach.

In fact, our more than 6,500 faculty members in the College of Graduate Business and Management have worked in organizations of all types and sizes. As they share their insight and expertise, they enrich your education and provide learning with a practical edge. Read about several of our graduate-level faculty members below.



For the past 30 years, I have been part of the academic world and the corporate world. I have a passion for sharing the knowledge I have accumulated during that time. My goal as a faculty member is to make a difference in the life of at least one fellow human being.

Students frequently tell me that they really learn a lot from the courses I facilitate, and that is very rewarding. Being a faculty member at University of Phoenix is an ongoing inspiration. And, it is an opportunity for me to remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Zamir Deen, PhD, College of Graduate Business and Management

Dr. Zamir Deen has an extensive background as a senior information technology consultant. The recipient of numerous professional awards, he has 25 years of teaching experience. This includes three years at University of Phoenix, where he facilitates courses in technology management, computer networking, information systems, project management, research and more.



Teaching at University of Phoenix provides me with a channel to help others accomplish their educational goals. As a faculty member, my goal is to help people develop and execute strategies.

I facilitate courses online and on campus. Recently, I have taught numerous courses across a myriad of business-related subjects. At the graduate level, these include Organizational Leadership and Change, Organizational Ethics, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation. I receive frequent notes from my students telling me how the knowledge they have gained during my courses has been helpful. That is very rewarding.

Dennis Kripp, PhD, College of Graduate Business and Management

Dennis Kripp, who holds a doctorate in organizational development, is a former marketing executive with a Fortune 50 corporation and current owner of a strategic consulting business. He is an active researcher of subjects including practitioner-scholar modeling and the conversion of theory to practice in organizations. Kripp, who has published several articles and case studies, has received awards for his research. He has taught more than six years at University of Phoenix, including courses at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level.



My goal as a faculty member is to have each and every student leave my class with a new perspective on the importance of organizational behavior in every setting—from work to home. I want students to see the relevance of this topic in their everyday lives and how it can impact overall happiness and productivity at work.

I also hope my students can take what they've learned and apply it to future classes. This includes topics we discuss, as well as writing and discussion skills. When students can apply new knowledge to their other classes, they not only make their own educational experience better, but also the experiences of their classmates.

I truly enjoy meeting the many students I've had in class. Each one brings a unique experience to the classroom. I've also met some great faculty members and administrators at University of Phoenix. Sharing experiences with them has not only been an interesting learning experience, but also has resulted in some fantastic working relationships and friendships.

Kristen Schretzenmayer, DBA, College of Graduate Business and Management

Kristen Schretzenmayer holds master's and doctoral degrees in business administration, with particular emphasis on human resource management and international business at the graduate level and organizational behavior at the doctoral level. She served as human resources manager for a corporation prior to advancing to her current position as its vice president of operations. Dr. Schretzenmayer facilitates courses in organizational behavior at University of Phoenix, where she has taught for more than five years.


 
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