معرفی
Dr. John McCarthy is an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Business at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. He holds a PhD in Strategy from the University of Nottingham, alongside degrees in Biochemistry, Computing, and Management Science. His research focuses on innovative pedagogical methods like problem-based learning, strategic management, and entrepreneurship within SMEs and ethnic business contexts. He has published extensively on topics such as blended learning, reverse innovation, and funding access for minority entrepreneurs.
Education: BSc (Biochemistry, UL), BSc (Computing, London), MBS. Res (UL), PhD in Strategy (Nottingham), Spec. Diploma in Teaching and Learning (UL).
Research interests include management education reform, the application of mixed-methods research, and the role of knowledge management in organizational strategy. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in SME development and transnational business dynamics.
Publications highlight his contributions to understanding skill development in supply chain education, innovation processes in global contexts, and the post-crisis funding landscape for ethnic entrepreneurs. Collaborations with academics like Deirdre Brady, Yvonne Delaney, and Lucia Lopez—Otal underscore his interdisciplinary approach to research.
