Joseph Rottman

Dr. Joseph Rottman is a Professor of Information Systems and Technology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, serving as Associate Dean for Graduate and International Programs and Director of the International Business Institute. He holds a DSc in Engineering and Policy from Washington University in St. Louis (2002), an MS in Management Information Systems (1995), and a BS in Business Administration (1992), all from UMSL.

• Associate Dean, Graduate and International Programs
• Director, International Business Institute

His research focuses on global sourcing strategies, offshore outsourcing, innovation diffusion, and public-sector IT. He has conducted case studies across 40 firms and advised Fortune 500 companies on offshore strategies. Notable contributions include work on prison sourcing, rural outsourcing, and the role of social capital in global partnerships.

Publications include articles in Sloan Management Review, MIS Quarterly Executive, and IEEE Computer, with three authored books and over 25 peer-reviewed articles.

• Awards: 2006 Anheuser-Busch Excellence in Teaching Award
• Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member, MIS Quarterly Executive

Research projects include fellowships at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (2009) and the Center for International Studies (2004–2008). He actively engages in global conferences, presenting in Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and China.

His advising and grants include leading 4 research projects as PI, focusing on international studies and business innovation. He has organized the Global Sourcing Workshop in Val d'Isère, Keystone, and Zermatt, fostering academic-industry collaboration.