Education

Chemical Engineering, Case-Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Audio Engineering, Berklee College, Boston, MA
International Business Administration (BS), University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Accounting (MS), University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Management Information Systems (MS), University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Law (JD), University of Bridgeport School of Law, Bridgeport, CT

Work Experience

Before joining University of Bridgeport in his current role, Ward founded businesses in the nuclear medical, distribution, restaurant, construction, technology, legal and consulting industries.  He has worked as COO of various firms, including a financial public relations firm, systems consulting firm, and technology integrator.  Consulting clients have included GE Capital, BancBoston, Boston Financial Group, Hallmark Entertainment, Boston Partners and various smaller regional companies.  Ward holds various professional licenses and certifications in insurance, financial services, technology and law.

Courses Taught

CAIS 102 - Applied Statistics
ECON 376 - Economic Forecasting
FIN 500 - International Trade and Finance
GSB 400 - Accounting Concepts
GSB 430 - Organizational Behavior
GSB 451 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Information Systems
GSB 531 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship
GSB 552 - Internet Applications and Opportunities
GSB 553 - Internet Security
GSB 554 - Systems Analysis and Design
GSB 557 - Telecommunications
GSB 559X - ERP Systems
GSB 582 - Graduate Internship
MGMT 539 - International Issues
TCMG 464 - Innovation Marketing
International Economics
Global Supply Chain Management

Guest lecturer

Da-Yeh University, Taiwan,
National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan

University Service

University Planning Review Board, Faculty Safety Committee, Budget Review Committee, Academic Technology Steering Committee, Information Technology Strategic Planning Committee, Levine Lecture series coordinator, Chair, VP Alumni Development search committee, President-Elect (2007 - 2008) ACBSP Region 1

Publications

"The  Ethics and Morality of the Accounting Work Product", presented at the 2008 International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, Orlando FL, Jan. 3 - 6, 2008

International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, editorial board member
International Journal of Logistics, Economics and Globalization, editorial board member

Affiliations

IEEE, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Mu Delta. Former life, health and property casualty insurance agent, former registered security representative, former member Massachusetts and New York State Bars and Federal Bar for the First Circuit.

Recipient, Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizenship Award

Faculty