Dr. Mike Patterson
An alumni of Midwestern State University, Dr. Mike Patterson received his Bachelors of Business Administration, with a major in Management Science. He completed a Masters of Business Administration before earning his doctorate from the University of North Texas where he studied industrial management and computer science.
His primary research interests include mathematics and spreadsheet optimization models. Dr. Patterson often develops models of famous mathematical problems with a goal of optimization. His research has appeared in the Journal of Applied Quantitative Methods, Business Management Dynamics, International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, Journal of Education for Business, Industrial Management, International Journal of Production Research, Production and Inventory Management Journal, the Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management and the International Journal of Management.
Dr. Patterson teaches Operations Management and Quantitative Methods. He teaches his students how to analyze data using management philosophies, formulas and software to make decisions in business. The skills acquired in Dr. Patterson's classes prepare students to excel in the workplace. His students look back and thank him for setting high standards to improve academic performance.
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