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Cindi Smatt, Ph.D.

Cindi Smatt

Interim Department Head

Professor

Phone706-867-3291

Office locationCottrell Center, 316,

Area(s) of Expertise: Information Systems, Database Management

Overview

Dr. Smatt joined the faculty of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia in 2012.

She holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Florida State University and also a Master of Management Information Systems degree.

She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from University of North Georgia. Prior to her time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Dr. Smatt served as a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University.

Courses Taught

  • BUSA 3110: Data Analytics for Business
  • CIS 3130: Business Information Systems
  • CIS 3400: Data Management
  • CIS 3300: Systems Analysis & Design
  • CIS 4910: Information Systems Internship
  • CIS 4950: Information Systems Capstone Project
  • CSCI 4910C: Internship in Computer Science
  • CSCI 4950: Senior Project
  • CYBR 4910: Internship in Cybersecurity

Education

  • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 2019
  • Ph.D., Business Administration; concentration in Management Information Systems, Florida State University, 2009
  • M.S., Management Information Systems, Florida State University, 2003
  • B.B.A., Management, Valdosta State University, 2001

Research/Special Interests

Information Systems Education, Data Management, Knowledge Management, Social Network Analysis, and Impacts of Technology

 

Work Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
2009 - 2012

Visiting Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
2008 - 2009

Instructor and Research Assistant
Florida State University
2004 - 2008

Web Designer
Valdosta State University
1998 - 2001

Store Manager
Discount Supermarket & Wholesale
1992 - 1997