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Deborah Abbott is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, San José State University. She has over thirty years of professional experience in finance and marketing with Silicon Valley firms like Xerox, Cisco, Flex, and others. Since 2006, she has taught Finance courses at SJSU, earning recognition as a Master Teacher for four consecutive years.
Education:
- MBA in Finance, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
- BS, University of California Davis
Research & Teaching Focus: Abbott emphasizes practical applications of finance fundamentals in corporate financial planning, pricing strategies, market research, new product launches, and personal finance. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world business challenges, particularly in the technology sector.
Professional Experience:
- Financial Manager at Xerox (10 years)
- Senior Marketing Management roles at Flex, Cisco, and others
- Consultant for Charles Schwab, Symantec, Yahoo, and Intuit
Abbott’s teaching philosophy prioritizes empowering students to leverage finance for business and personal decision-making, blending her corporate expertise with pedagogical excellence.
