Dr. Mark A. McKnight
Professor of Accounting
“I began teaching because of the amazing experiences I had as a student. I wanted to be able to help others in the same manner that some of my impactful professors had on me.”
Professor of Accounting
“I began teaching because of the amazing experiences I had as a student. I wanted to be able to help others in the same manner that some of my impactful professors had on me.”
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Career Highlights:
I am currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Accounting, Ethics & Public Policy. I have published over 40 research papers on a variety of topics in business, accounting and online learning. In addition to my role as Editor-in-Chief, I am a manuscript reviewer for several journals and an Editorial Board Member for Business Performance and Review, Reporting and Accountability Review, International Journal of Accounting and Finance Review, and the Online Journal of Workforce Development. My research has been featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education and in the Washington Post, among others. I was a Senior Partner with Return on Training Consulting Group, based in Illinois, and have also served as the Accounting Program Coordinator and the Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance at USI. Prior to that, I was the Assistant Dean of Curriculum Development at Columbia Southern University.
In which online degree program do you teach?
Why did you start teaching?
I began teaching because of the amazing experiences I had as a student.I wanted to be able to help others in the same manner that some of my impactful professors had on me.
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
I have two – the first is “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt. It’s a fantastic read that explores systems thinking and how to solve complex problems in business, particularly in operations management. It’s often described as a textbook disguised as a novel, as it teaches key concepts through a captivating story. I also highly recommend “The Saber Tooth Curriculum”, a satirical take on education that highlights the importance of adapting to change in learning and teaching.
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