Faculty – DMHP

Matt Polze teaches a class of Davidson Management Honors Program students
DMHP Director, Professor Matt Polze, teaches a class of Davidson Management Honors Students.

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Matt Polze

Matt Polze

Associate Dean, Davidson Management Honors Program

Experience

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (2006 – Present)
  • Arthur Andersen, LLP (1999 – 2000)
  • Baker Botts, LLP (2003 – 2006)

Education

  • JD, The University of Texas School of Law, 2003
  • MPA, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
  • BBA, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999

Classes Taught

  • BLAW 2301 Business and Public Law
  • BLAW 4310 Current Issues in Business and Law

Why I enjoy teaching in DHMP

I enjoy teaching in DMHP because it allows me to work with students who have great potential. One of the most rewarding parts of being a teacher is seeing students realize the potential they possess and then working with them to turn that potential into the achievement of their goals. I also greatly enjoy seeing the meaningful relationships that students create through their involvement in DMHP.

Rita Egeland

Rita Egeland

Lecturer I, Marketing

Experience

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (2015 – Present)
  • Athena & Associates (2011-Present)
  • Rent-A-Center (2012-2014)
  • 7-Eleven (2005-2011)
  • Greyhound Lines (1994-2004)
  • Nestle’ Purina (1987-1994)
  • Price Waterhouse (1980-1985)

Education

  • MBA, University of Chicago, 1987
  • BA, Long Island University, 1980

Why I enjoy teaching in DHMP

The energy of the DMHP students is invigorating. Their level of engagement makes the class that much more interesting; their questions are thoughtful and challenging. I have learned much from the DMHP students and expect they will continue to help me in becoming a better teacher.

Classes Taught

  • MKT 3300 Principles of Marketing
Rebecca Files

Rebecca Files

Associate Professor, Accounting
Associate Director of Research, Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance

Experience

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (2009 – Present)

Education

  • PhD, Texas A&M University, 2009
  • MS, Texas A&M University, 2004
  • BBA, Texas A&M University, 2004

Why I enjoy teaching in DHMP

I could not be more thrilled to teach in the DMHP program. The students have amazed me with their courage, determination, and humility. Their insightful comments during class make the class so much fun. Outside of class, though, is where DMHP students really shine. I love getting to hear their dreams and goals and see how motivated they are to achieve them. Above all, though, I love getting to build relationships with these amazing students!

Classes Taught

  • ACCT 2301 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Kevin Short

Kevin Short

Associate Professor of Practice, Information Systems

Education

  • MBA, University of Texas at Austin, 1986
  • BA, Austin College (Sherman, TX), 1980

Classes Taught

  • ITSS 3300 Information Technology for Business
Pingle Wang

Pingle Wang

Assistant Professor, Finance and Managerial Economics

Education

  • PhD, University of Rochester, 2020
  • MSc, Washington University in St. Louis, 2014
  • BSc, University of New Mexico, 2012

Classes Taught

  • FIN 3320 Business Finance
Jeffrey Hicks

Jeffrey Hicks, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Organizations, Strategy and International Management
Academic Director, The Leadership Center

Education

  • PhD, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, 2010
  • Master of International Management, Thunderbird, 1993
  • Bachelor of Arts, California State University, 1989

Classes Taught

  • OBHR 3310 Organizational Behavior
Hubert Zydorek

Hubert Zydorek

Director, BS Global Business Program, Organizations, Strategy and International Management
Director, MS IMS Program

Education

  • MA, The University of Nottingham, 2009
  • MBA, Cleveland State University, 2004
  • BA, Cleveland State University, 1999

Classes Taught

  • IMS 3310 International Business
Kathryn Lookadoo

Kathryn Lookadoo, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Organizations, Strategy and International Management

Education

  • PhD, The University of Oklahoma, 2017
  • MA, The Ohio State University, 2012
  • BA, Trinity University, 2009

Classes Taught

  • BCOM 4300 Advanced Business Communication

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