Erich Selvig

Erich Selvig serves as a part-time Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, where he has taught since fall 2019. His dual perspective bridges academic instruction and Fortune 50 corporate experience.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Minnesota - College of Liberal Arts
• Master of Business Administration, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

Selvig's expertise centers on technology-business integration, drawing from 25+ years as a Fortune 50 executive with a decade in IT. His teaching emphasizes how information systems enable corporate functions through practical applications of Agile methodologies and business-technology alignment. He focuses on preparing students for evolving industry demands by connecting classroom concepts to real-world business transformations.

He instructs IDSc 3001 (Introduction to Technology and Business) and IDSc 4471 (Agile Methods), fostering collaborative learning environments where industry insights and student perspectives mutually inform discussions. Selvig's LinkedIn profile supplements his professional trajectory beyond formal academic roles.