Can M. Alpaslan

Can M. Alpaslan is a Professor of Management at California State University, Northridge within the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, holding this position since 2004. He teaches Strategic Management and Crisis Management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, University of Southern California (2004)
• M.B.A., Bilkent University (1995)
• B.S., Middle East Technical University (1992)

Dr. Alpaslan employs a multidisciplinary research approach centered on large-scale crises, examining their causes, consequences, and management strategies. His scholarly work extends into complex systems theory, ethical decision frameworks, corporate governance structures, management pedagogy, and philosophical foundations of social sciences. His publications appear in premier outlets including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and Journal of Business Ethics, reflecting his integrative perspective across management subfields.

He contributes to academic discourse as a member of the Editorial Board for Academy of Management Learning & Education, shaping scholarship in management education.