Directory Profiles
John Finley
Department Chair / Professor
Marketing & Management, Department of
Acting Associate Dean / Professor of Management
Business & Technology, Turner College Of
Education and Certifications
- University of Georgia - PhD and MA
- Georgia State University – Graduate coursework – international business
- Columbus State University - MBA
Biography
John Finley is currently Associate Professor of International Business in the Turner
College of Business & Technology at Columbus State University. He teaches international
business and management, coordinates student internships and develops and directs
several study abroad programs for business students (Brazil and Costa Rica).
Dr. Finley brings a solid blend of professional and academic experience to Columbus
State University, especially suited for international business. He has international
corporate experience working with TSYS (processor of bankcards) and liaising with
MasterCard Europe (frequent international travel- Brussels, London, Lyon-France, Mexico
City, Toronto). He has published in the areas of international business-to-business
marketing of services, a business system analysis in emerging markets, and several
case studies on text-sm business/international franchising. In general, his research
interests include international education impacts in business disciplines, strategies
for bankcard usage in emerging markets, effects of Bankcard associations (MasterCard/Visa)
on credit and debit card processing, corporate rivalries such as Airbus vs. Boeing
and effects on international business/law. Dr. Finley is active in several campus-wide
international committees and other international initiatives. Dr. Finley is fluent
in Spanish and Portuguese and has basic conversational ability in Italian and German.
Academic Areas
- International Business
