Kathy Ma

Kathy Ma is an Assistant Professor of Management in the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business at Texas A&M International University. She specializes in employee turnover dynamics, focusing on sociopolitical processes and cognitive schemas influencing turnover outcomes in both U.S. and international contexts. She teaches in the online MBA in Management program, emphasizing emerging theories and practices in organizational and human resource management.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, The University of Memphis (2018)
• M.S., Mississippi State University (2013)
• B.A., Qingdao University (2010)

Research Interests: Dr. Ma explores how sociopolitical factors and cognitive frameworks shape employee retention and turnover, particularly in global organizational settings. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for HR strategies and workplace management.

Teaching & Advising: She emphasizes structured course objectives and deadlines in her online MBA courses. Her advice to students includes prioritizing independence and self-motivation, traits valued by employers in online degree holders.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams mentioned.