Kenneth Sousa

Kenneth Sousa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics at Bryant University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island, an MBA from Bryant University, and a B.S. from Roger Williams University.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
• MBA, Bryant University
• B.S., Roger Williams University

Research Focus

His interdisciplinary research spans technology education, business analytics, and career development. Primary interests include:

• Student perceptions of technology careers
• Pedagogical innovation in data analytics
• CRM systems and database design
• Impact of external factors (e.g., pandemics) on STEM education

Publication Trends

Recent work (2018-2025) demonstrates strong focus on educational technology, featuring longitudinal studies of student career choices, gender analyses in STEM fields, and innovative teaching frameworks for business analytics. His textbook on Management Information Systems provides foundational industry knowledge.

Honors and Awards

• Best Paper Award - Innovative Education (2024)
• Elwood S. Buffa Doctoral Dissertation Honorable Mention (2004)
• Sam M. Walton Fellowship (2004)
• Nelson Gulski Service Award (1998)

Teaching and Professional Engagement

He teaches Business Data Analytics with emphasis on data modeling and storytelling techniques. Professional memberships include Decision Sciences Institute, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Northeast Decision Sciences Institute.