Dr. John Kurt Pliniussen

Associate Professor

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Biography

John-Kurt Pliniussen is an Associate Professor and Distinguished Teaching Fellow in International Business at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University, specializing in Digital Marketing and Creativity. He is a renowned expert in internet marketing and digital trends, often quoted in national media. Dr. Pliniussen has a robust academic background, earning a PhD in Information Systems Strategy from the University of Bath, an MA in Administration from Goddard College, and an HBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. His extensive teaching experience includes leadership roles at various universities across Canada and significant contributions to executive education programs. In addition to his academic roles, he has authored numerous publications, including management textbooks and journal articles. He has earned several awards for his teaching and research accomplishments, notably the Edwin M. Appel Prize for Entrepreneurial Leadership from Babson College, reflecting his notable impact in entrepreneurship education. Dr. Pliniussen continues to engage in innovative teaching and research, developing new courses and managing consulting projects that focus on sales and marketing.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, Continuing Adjunct

2000-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Digital Marketing and Creativity.

Professor / Associate Professor

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Nipissing University • North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Teaching in the Faculty of Business.

Assistant Professor

1984-01-01 — 1986-01-01

Memorial University • St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Focused on courses in the Faculty of Business.

Assistant Professor

1982-01-01 — 1984-01-01

Mount St. Vincent University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Involved in teaching at the School of Management.

Assistant Professor

1980-01-01 — 1982-01-01

University College of Cape Breton • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Engaged in various academic duties.

Awards

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Edwin M. Appel Prize for Entrepreneurial Leadership

1996-01-01
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Teaching Award, Queen’s School of Business

2004-01-01

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.