Kerry W. Ward

Dr. Kerry W. Ward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Indiana University, an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Psychology. His professional background includes seven years in public accounting with firms like Deloitte and seven years as an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Dr. Ward’s research focuses on enterprise resource planning (ERP), information technology in law enforcement, information warfare, and research methodologies. His work has been published in top journals such as the Journal of the AIS and IEEE IT Professional. He has served in key academic service roles, including co-chairing research methods tracks at AMCIS and HICSS, and has contributed to college committees like the Doctoral Program Committee.

His teaching spans courses in ERP systems (using Epicor's Kinetic), IT risk management, information warfare, and research methods. Notably, he received the UNO Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award in 2010. Dr. Ward’s research and service reflect a commitment to bridging academic theory with practical applications in technology management and organizational strategy.