Department of Information Technology, Analytics and Operations
Overview
The ITAO Department serves as a hub for innovation and impact at the intersection of information technology, business analytics, and operations and supply chain management. Guided by NC State 福利逼站鈥檚 motto, 鈥淭hink and Do,鈥� we combine rigorous analytical thinking with hands-on, real-world application. We equip students and professionals with the tools to harness and analyze data, optimize processes, and design technology-driven solutions to complex business challenges. Through cutting-edge research, experiential learning, and strong industry engagement, we prepare future leaders to drive smarter decisions, operational excellence, and resilient, sustainable supply chains in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Contact
Department of Information Technology, Analytics and Operations Poole College of Management 1300 Nelson Hall Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: 919.515.5565
Department Head
Owens Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management
Faculty
Department Head
- Sebastian Heese, Department Head and Owens Distinguished Professor
Directors
- Brian Brosnan, Director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative
- Rob Handfield, Executive Director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and Bank of America 福利逼站 Distinguished Professor
- Kristin Siebenaler, Director of the Business Analytics and AI Initiative
Program Manager
- Tyler Ellis, Program Manager, Business Analytics and AI Initiative & Supply Chain Resource Cooperative
Professors
- Rob Handfield, Executive Director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and Bank of America 福利逼站 Distinguished Professor
- Sebastian Heese, Owens Distinguished Professor
- Maria Mayorga, Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Operations Research and Director of Operation Research (joint appointment)
- Bill Rand, McLauchlan Distinguished Professor (joint appointment)
Associate Professors
- Julie Earp
- Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya
- Tim Kraft
- Onkar Malgonde
- Shawn Mankad
- Jeffrey Stonebraker
- Don Warsing, MBA Faculty Director
Professor of Practice
- Brian Brosnan, Director, Supply Chain Resource Cooperative
- Sherry Fowler
- Wayne Thompson
Teaching Professor
- Sarah Khan
Teaching Assistant Professors
- Donnie Hale
- Rakesh Ravi
- Basiru Usman
Senior Lecturers
- Bradley Ashbaugh
- Neal Parker
Adjunct Lecturers
- Haroon Abbu
- Morgan Cheek
- Steven DelGrosso
- Grant Glass
- Weston McManus
Plans
- Business Administration (BS)
- Business Administration (BS): Business Analytics Concentration
- Business Administration (BS): Information Technology Concentration
- Business Administration (BS): Operations/Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration (BS): Undeclared
- Business Administration (Minor)
- Essentials of Business (Certificate)
Business Analytics Honors Program
The offers eligible 聽Poole College undergraduate students additional preparation for careers in the high-demand field of business analytics. The Business Analytics Honors Program combines challenging analytics coursework with a practicum course that engages students with local employers working on real world business analytics projects. Admission to this program is competitive and based on prior academic achievement.