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Michael Smith is a Principal Lecturer in Information Technology Management at Georgia Tech. He develops and delivers courses related to systems analysis and design, project management, information systems, and emerging technologies. Michael has been involved as a volunteer instructor since 2000, assisting new transfer students through acclimation seminars. He acts as a liaison between ITM faculty and students and the business community, facilitating employment services and creating engagement opportunities such as case competitions and professional development activities. In recognition of his contributions, he received the CETL Undergraduate Educator Award in Spring 2015 and the Ernest Scheller Jr. Award in Spring 2021. With extensive experience in higher education, he has also worked as a systems analyst and designer in the textiles and apparel industries, where he developed systems for production planning and inventory control. His research has been published in notable journals including Communications of the ACM, Journal of Management Information Systems, and European Journal of Operational Research. Michael serves as a technical editor for the Journal of Information Systems Education.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Delivers courses in Information Technology Management, systems analysis and design, and project management.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.