One of the greatest strengths of The International University lies in its diversified faculty who represent a wide variety of national origins and cultures. Their common bond is a dedication to teaching in an environment that fosters the student’s individual growth in the contemporary world. Many have been educated in both the United States and Europe. Instructors are committed to providing students with the highest quality instruction. They are actively engaged in the academic process and realize they are making a lasting impact on many lives – one at a time!
IU seeks faculty members who are qualified by years of experience in university teaching and/or professional training. Many faculty members are actively engaged in a wide range of projects and scholarly endeavors enabling them to remain current in their academic disciplines. Working in the context of the American system of higher education, including small classes which allow optimum interaction, the students gain the background they need to build an exciting, challenging, and successful career. A low student/faculty ratio facilitates personal contact both inside and outside of the classroom and assures students the individual attention they require.
IU realizes that the classroom experience is one of the vital keys to success. Therefore, classroom attendance is required and faculty require that students be prepared to engage with the material being presented, conduct teamwork with their student colleagues, and present their own educated opinions on the course material.
One of IU’s vice presidents regularly states, "We don’t train specialists; we train people!" Truly, at IU students are never just a number. IU does its best to assure that the learning experience of each student uniquely prepares him or her, while keeping in mind each student’s own particular challenges, hopes and dreams.
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Full-Time Faculty of the School of Business and Diplomacy
Armandi, Stefano PhD in Political Science, Catholic University Milan, Italy; MA in International Studies (International Political Economy), Catholic University Milan, Italy; Master in Markets and Institutions of the Global System, University of Rome “La Sapienza” , Italy; BA in Statistics and Economics. Teaches Macro and Micro Economics, Business Statistics, Strategic Theory
Bosma, Theo PhD, Organization and Management track with Leadership specialization, School of Business and Technology – Capella University, MA, Computer and Information Resource Management, Webster University of St. Louis, Leiden, The Netherlands, MEd, English and German, Universitaire Stichting Lerarenopleiding Zuidwest Nederland, Delft, The Netherlands, BA, Economics and Accounting, Gemeentelijke Middelbare Economische and Administrative School, The Hague, The Netherlands; extensive business experience with international companies such as Philips, British Petroleum, Andersen Consulting, Dow Chemical; Teaching: Organizational Leadership and Change, Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship, Labor Relations
Cavic, Vesna Doctor candidate, Vienna Technical University, Master of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade; Diploma in Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade. Teaching assistant at TU Wien, Faculty of Informatics; Teaching assistant at University of Belgrade, Department of Informatics. Teaches Personal Computers and Applications, Business Mathematics, Algebra
Ebster, Claus Habilitation at University of Vienna; Mag. Univ. Vienna, MBA Fordham Univ.; MS Northwestern University; Doctorate from Univ. of Vienna; regular research and publishing in the field of Marketing Consumer Behavior; manages own marketing consultancy company; Teaching Undergraduate: Business Policies, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior; Principles of Marketing; Graduate: Research and Writing, Creativity Training Global Marketing Strategy, Intercultural Communication, Strategic Management, Marketing Management.
Havlicek, Peter Doctorate from University of Vienna, part time studies at University of Maryland. Professional: Asst. Professor at University Salzburg, University of Maryland, Webster University; Freelance journalist; Corresponding Editor of Market:Europe Magazine, a publication of Political Risk Services, Ithaca, NY; Translator (German, English, Czech, Slovak); 1992-1995 served as Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Salzburg, main research areas: transformation and privatization in East-Central Europe; Environmental policies in East-Central Europe; Co-owner 2 companies. Teaches Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in Diplomatic Studies.
Maerk, Johannes Doctorate of Political and Social Philosophy, Magister of Philosophy, University of Innsbruck; Researcher at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM); Professor at the University of Quintana Roo, México and visiting scholar at the University of Warsaw and Simon Fraser University, Vancouver. Prof. Maerk’s research areas involve Non-Western Philosophy, Ethics of International Relations, Political Thought in Latin America and Canada. He has edited four books and published articles in international journals. Teaching: undergraduate courses such as History of Political Thought, Introduction to Philosophy, International Human Rights and graduate courses including Political Ethics, Influential Leaders in Diplomatic History, and Political Ethics: Domestic, International, and Diplomatic
Poeschl, Hanno University Trier Business School, Trier, Germany, Ph. D studies. Doctoral Thesis: Strategic management in the light of conflicting shareholder-value vs. stakeholder-value; Open University Business School Milton Keyne, UK, Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Majors of: Strategy, Finance, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Change Management. Österreichisches Controller Institut, Vienna, Austria, Certified International Controller, Majors of: Controlling and Asset Management, US GAAP, IAS, International Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Wirtschaftsuniversität, Technical University, Vienna, Austria, Postgraduate University Degree in International Project Management. Teaches Business Policies, Principles of Finance, The Financial Environment
Pope, Giles D.Phil. in History from Oxford University, U.K., M.A. in Education for International Schools, Oxford Brookes University, UK, part-time lecturer in Economic History, Vienna University for Economics and Business Administration, IBDP Coordinator, former Universities Guidance Counselor, Danube International School. Regular presenter on teacher training and International Baccalaureate History. Teaches Fundamentals of Business, Principles of Management, Third World Politics and other courses in both business and diplomacy.
Part-Time Faculty of the School of Business and Diplomacy
Anagnost, Stephan M.A., Education. College of New Jersey, 2008, Certification date August 2007, TEFL Certification. University of Nottingham/Via Lingua. 2005, MA CJM. Madison University 2005, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program, Instructor. Extensive training sessions related to diplomacy and business in several countries, advisor various Kosovo government ministries; owner of a P! Solutions Consulting company; teaching Business Ethics, History.
Ballet, Sabrina Diploma in Legal Practice (Business law option), University of Bristol, UK, Master of Arts, English Legal Studies (Common law), University of Bristol, D.E.A. de droit public (droit administratif, Finances Publiques, Droit International Public, Droit de l´Union Européenne, Relations Internationales) (Course allowing the preparation of PhD), Université de Poitiers, France, Dissertation on the Common Fisheries Policy and its implementation in France, the UK and Spain; extensive practice in several international organizations such as the WHO and several firms, including Baker & McKenzie; teaching International Law and Business, Contract and International Law
Birer, Gürkan PhD. (candidate) in Economics, Vienna University; Postgraduate Study in Quantitative Finance, HIS; Mathematics Master, Yildiz Technical University, BS, Bosphorus University; Project Assistant and Lecturer at the Vienna University; teaches Principles of Business and Management courses.
Brandt, Klaus-Gerd Dr. Ing., MSC, Dipl.-Ing. Architect, Master of Engineering and Real Estate Chartered Surveyor joined the IU in June 2009 as an Adjunct Professor for the International Basic Project Management Course, which is as an Elective Course of the MBA Program. Dr. Brandt has over 25 years experience in International property and construction business and special knowledge in International Project Management and Project Coordination, International Project and Site Supervision and Property Valuation of high rise buildings, International Project Development of premium business projects, with architectural design and technical engineering, International Finance and Technical Due Diligence reports, International Fire Prevention/Protection Consulting, and International Green Building/Green Construction / Sustainable Consulting
Domok, Jan Oct.2008- present PhD studies, Faculty of Mass Media, Bratislava School of Law, Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1980, Postgraduate studies in International Law and International Relations, Faculty of Law, Comenius University, Bratislava, Faculty of Letters, Comenius University Bratislava, degree in English and Russian language and literature, 1964; extensive diplomatic and Foreign Ministry career around the world; Teaching Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette
Etzersdorfer, Irene Habilitation as Professor of Political Science/Department of Humanities, University of Vienna Institute of Political Science; Ph.D. studies at Sorbonne/Paris, studies at the University of Vienna: History, Contemporary History and Political Science; Psychoanalytic Training at the Vienna Psychoanalytic Association; many guest professor appointments; advisor on human rights; extensive research projects, books, articles and conferences. Teaching: War to Peace Transition, Conflict Resolution and related courses.
Fritz, Olaf DBA, The International University, 2008; International Master of Business Informatics, University Frankfurt, Germany; Diploma in Business Administration, 1998, University of Applied Sciences Sigmaringen, Germany; has an e-business company; frequently provides seminars for business; certified SAP lecturer; teaching: Managing E-Business.
Grygar, Claudia Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management / Employment Relations, Sydney University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, Master of Business Administration, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, 1997, human resource positions in several firms; Teaching: Human Resource Management
Haryanto, Sugeng Graduate School of Management, University of Dallas, Texas, USA; Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social and Behavior Science (Philosophy), University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, Industrial Management, Academy of Management Industry, Jakarta, Indonesia; Working as a Personnel Officer in the field of Human Resource Management for OPEC Fund for International Development; Teaching Principles of Management and Human Resource Management
Heneghan, Alexis Open University Courses: Exploring Mathematics, Applications of Probability; MS, Crisis and Disaster Management – Leicester University Risk; BCs, Technology, Honors – Open University; Applied Science Certificate, Highest Distinction, NSW TAFE Institute of Technology – Australia; University of Newcastle B. eng., First Year; Teaches: Business Ethics, Negotiation/Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management and Peacekeeping.
Khalil, Riem Diplomatic Academy, Vienna, Postgraduate Certificate in International Studies, 2007; Magister in Political Science, University of Vienna, 2005; worked as a teaching and research assistant for the University of Vienna before assuming a post at the Austrian Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs as a Public Affairs Officer, staff member of Market Mentor, marketing consulting, formerly conference assistant for Austrian Center Vienna; Teaching: Social and Political Marketing
Kiziria, Ekaterina European School of Management/Bank Akademie, Diploma in Finance, Tbilisi State University, equivalent of the Bachelor's degree in Oriental Studies; finance officer for the OSCE in Austria; in the final year for Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) status (final year).has worked for the OSCE and several banks in Georgia; Teaching: Accounting II
Lezaj, Suela MBA degree,The International University Vienna; Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Management, The International University Vienna; works in Accounting for OPEC, Oracle “E-Business Suite on Demand” Programm für die Lehre a Hochschulen Teaches: Principles of Accounting 1, Principles of Accounting 2.
Musliu, Nysret Habilitation at Vienna University of Technology, Dr. Techn. from Vienna University of Technology (with honors), Dipl.-Ing. from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Prishtina, Kosova; has served as software developer in the Faculty of agriculture in Prishtina and in the software company “Infotrade.” Research areas include Artificial Intelligence; 2 Modern Heuristics for Problem Solving; Data Bank Systems; Hypertree Decomposition; regular presenter in scholarly conferences and publishes articles in scholarly journals.
Schneider, Dennis MBA, Finance, University of Colorado; extensive career in finance and accounting including a U.S. government agency during the Savings and Loan Crisis in the 1900s, Supervisory Accounting, Account Manager, Controller, Senior Auditor and other positions at a number of firms, served as Deputy Treasurer of the IAEA, Treasurer of the IAEA, and currently Treasurer of the OSCE; teaching: Financial and Managerial Accounting
Singer, Guenther Mag. Phil. Educational Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, 1982, Dr. Phil. Doctorate, International Comparative Education, University of Klagenfurt, 1985, Executive MBA, California State University 1997, Post-graduate education in organizational development; 1991, Chartered business consultant; 1987, Accredited Management Trainer; 1987; extensive consulting through own business; seminars and training programs for a variety of clients; teaches at various institutions in Europe; teaching: Principles of Marketing
Smaili, Idriz M.Sc. and B.A. in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Prishtina, Kosovo; Ph.D. with thesis “Real-time Monitoring for the Time-Triggered Architecture, Real-Time Systems Groups,” Vienna University of Technology, Austria; serves as Professional Software Engineer – Consultant in the Software Integration Unit, CTBTO Preparatory Commission, at the Vienna International Centre ; Software Developer in various companies; involved in an EU research Project for TTTech Computertechnik AG, Vienna, Austria; Experience with Programming Languages, Micro controllers and Operating Systems; publisher of many Works and Research Reports.
Sunley, Peter Dkfm. with the Vienna Economic University; teaches also at several institutions in Vienna; Professional: Marketing new franchises for Demmer Tee. Teaching: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies
Voh, Richard Doctor of Social and Economic Sciences at the University of Vienna, 2003, Magister of Social and Economic Sciences at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Adminsitration, 1999, Graduation “Diplomakaufmann” at the “Hochschule Fuer Welthandel”; held several positions in business and with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce before assuming diplomatic posts such as Commercial Counselor around the world.
Willis, Ronald MBA, University of Westminster, London, England; 1989; Chartered Mechanical Engineer, Institute of Energy and Petroleum, London; 1982; Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 1972; has worked in engineering and in sales and management; Teaching: Production/Operation Management
Zuchi, Dagmar Ph.D., University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna, 2007, Post graduate program “International Project Management” at the University of Economics and Business Administration and the Technical University Vienna, 2007; Exchange programme at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Commerce at the University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna, 1996; Study of the “civilisation francaise” at the Sorbonne, Paris, France; 1990; several certifications as a project manager; full-time Project Management trainer for Roland Gareis Consulting; teaches: Project Management
Faculty for General Education and English as a Foreign Language
Boyer, Linda Doctor of Philosophy in Management, ACTS Academy, 2003; M.A. from Open University in Humanities, honorary doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (May 2002); AA, from Northeastern Christian Junior College (Social Work); BA. from IU. Current: Administrative Vice President at IU Teaching: English Composition, British and American Literature, Keyboarding.
Burch, Jack Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY; B.A. Speech and Bible, Lipscomb University; M.A. in New Testament Studies, Abilene Christian University; Research done at the International Greek New Testament Project, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Post Master’s Education: Fuller Theological Seminary; Southern California School of Theology at Claremont, CA; Assistant Professor: Pepperdine University. Teaching: Philosophy of Biblical Literature, Sacred History; Sacred Literature, Development of Christianity; Speech Communication.
Hausmann, Axel M.A. in English Language and Literacy, City University of New York (USA). Teaching Certificate for Teaching English as a foreign language, Pedagogic Academy Krems. Teaching Beginning German I, II.
Seidel, Dietrich Ph.D., Theology, Unification Theological Seminary, Diploma in Religious Education, University of Technology, Vienna; Dipl. Ingenieur, Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Vienna; served as Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Marist College, NY, Webster University Vienna; Guest Professor Sun Moon University, Korea; Marriage and Family Enrichment Seminars; “John Mark Templeton Award” winner for course on Science and Religion, 1996; Teaching: World Religions, Psychology/Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, and World Literature.
Visiting Faculty of the School of Business and Diplomacy
Beggs, James Ph.D. Louisiana State University 1982, Communication-Performance Studies, M.A. Southwest Missouri State University 1978, Speech-Rhetoric, B.A. Baptist College 1975, Music Theory-Vocal Performance; extensive teaching and educational administration experience; regularly published and presenter at scholarly conferences; Teaching: Business Communications
Bom, Philip C. Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Graduate course work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; A.B. in Political Science, minor in Economics, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI; Faculty member of Regent University, VA, USA; regularly publishes and presents scholarly works; teaches history and diplomatic studies.
Coe, James Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, 2006, Regent University, School of Leadership Studies, Oxford University, Additional post graduate study under the supervision of Dr. David Cook, Green College, Oxford University and CNNA /Open University Program in International Business Ethics , 1991-1996, M.S., Business: Human Resource Management, National-Louis University, 1981, Bachelor of Science, Business and Personnel Administration, Indiana University School of Business, 1972; Extensive publications; Teaching: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Human Resource Management
Erisman, Al Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Iowa State University, 1969, M.S., Applied Mathematics, Iowa State University, 1967, B.S., Mathematics, Northern Illinois University, 1962, The Dartmouth Institute, Dartmouth College, July 1987; has taught at a number of institutions during his extensive business career with Boeing, finally as Director of Technology; numerous publications on Business Ethics; Teaching: Business Ethics
Gaertner, Heinz Ph.D. and Habilitation at the University of Innsbruck, Political Science, Communication Theory (with honors); Professorship appointment at University of Innsbruck; Professor at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, (researcher since 1979 to present); regular guest professor and research fellow at institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Oxford and many other American, European and Asian universities and research institutes; extensive books, articles, conference and other research works; Teaching: International Relations Theory
Giesecke, Hans Ph.D., Education, Policy Development and Program Evaluation, Vanderbilt University, M.A., Public Policy and Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., Psychology, Williams College; extensive educational administration experience and publishing in the field of education; Teaching: European Union: Past, Present, and Future; Professional Leadership in International and Public Affairs; Introduction to Management
Gunter, Michael BA (American History) from Columbia University; MIA from School of International Affairs from Columbia University (emphasis: Soviet Union); Ph.D. from Kent State University (major: International Relations; minor: comparative politics, American politics); Professor at the Dep. of Political Science at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee. Prof. Gunter’s research areas involve the Kurds, Turks, and Armenians; international law; organization and politics, nationalism, terrorism, and arms control. He has a voluminous record of books, articles in international journals and monographs.
Harper, Cleon M.A. in Education, Azusa Pacific University, CA, 2002, California State credential in Educational Counseling, 2002 B.A., Advertising and Business Communications, San Jose State University, CA, minor in Marketing, AA, Business Administration, DeAnza Community College, CA, Trained Administrator for assessment and development programs: Structure of the Intellect, Gregoric Style Delineator, Myers-Briggs Personality Profile, Thomas Kilman Conflict Management, and Developing Capable Young People; Teaching: Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Kotcher, David Ph.D. SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources, General Management Concentration; Certification – California Coast University, Santa Ana, California-Business Administration. ; JD – (Juris Doctor) LaSalle University, Chicago, Illinois, Law; MBA – Tennessee Christian University, Clearwater (Florida) Extension - Management Concentration; Diploma – Honors St. Mary’s Preparatory, Orchard Lake, Michigan; BA – Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Journalism Major, French Minor; Dr. Kotcher has a long experience in teaching business-related courses around the world; Teaches: Business Communication, Fundamentals of Business, Labor Relations, Macroeconomics, Management and Marketing
Kovacs, Janos Matyas Ph.D., Karl Marx University of Economics, Budapest, Economic Theory. Served as a research fellow at the Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. Since 1984, he has taught history of economic thought and political economy of communism and the post-communist transformation at Eötvös Lorand University, Budapest and Karl Marx University of Economics (later: Budapest University of Economics). In 1987, Kovacs moved to Vienna, and has worked as a Permanent Fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) since 1991. Extensive research and publishing in the history of economic and political thought in Eastern Europe, communist economies and politics, comparative economic systems, political economy of post-communist transformation, history of welfare doctrines in the region, concepts of European integration, economic cultures and symbolic geographies in Eastern Europe. Teaching: Transitional Economies, Contemporary Issues in Economic Thought
Patterson, Coleman Ph.D. Human Resource Management, University of Alabama; Ed.S. Educational Research, University of Alabama; M.Ed. Higher Education Leadership, University of Florida; B.S.B.A. Finance, University of Florida; Post-Graduate Study: Baylor University; Dallas Baptist University; West Texas A&M University; Teaches: Managing e-business, Human Resource Management (undergraduate), Human Resource Management (graduate), International Management.
