Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll serves as Associate Professor of Business and Chair of Graduate Programs at Concordia University Chicago, with prior leadership roles including Dean of the College of Business at Lewis University, Dean of Professional Studies at Aurora University, and President of Benedictine University at Mesa. His academic journey spans Loyola University, Northwestern University, and DePaul University in teaching capacities.

He earned his PhD from Loyola University (Chicago, IL) and both MBA and BA from Lewis University (Romeoville, IL).

Dr. Carroll's research integrates financial analysis with cognitive science, focusing on optimal learning strategies and creative problem-solving in business education. His work manifests in the textbook Auditing and Assurance (Convisor-Duffy CPA review) and international keynote presentations on strategic management thinking for SAMA conferences in Berlin and Orlando, alongside engagements with diverse business and nonprofit entities.

His recognition includes:

• Faculty Member of the Year, College of Business, Loyola University

Professional activities emphasize practical applications through presentations like Effective Assessment Models (Denver) and cross-sector workshops on critical thinking, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical innovation without specified grant details or student mentorship records.

Current operations center from Brohm Hall's second floor at Concordia University Chicago.