Dr. Shaosong Ou

Professor

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Biography

Shaosong Ou is a distinguished Teaching Professor in the Information Systems department at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. He earned his PhD from the University of Southern California in 2006, having previously received an MA from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999 and a BA from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1996. His academic pursuits are focused on e-commerce and systems development, with a keen interest in individual learning, user interactivity, and the impact of technology on learning outcomes. Shaosong has been recognized with multiple awards for his outstanding contributions to teaching and curriculum innovation, including the Lex N. Gamble Award in 2021 and the Dean’s Excellence Award in Undergraduate Teaching. He has held various academic positions, including as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Albany and a Lecturer at Seattle University. Since 2007, he has been a vital part of the academic community at the University of Washington, influencing students and the field of information systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Focused on teaching Information Systems and engaging in research related to e-commerce and systems development.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Albany, State University of New York • Albany, NY

Taught courses in business and information systems during a visiting appointment.

Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Seattle University • Seattle, WA

Instructed management courses within the Albers School of Business and Economics.

Awards

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Lex N. Gamble Award for Excellence in Development & Curriculum Innovation

2021-01-01
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Dean’s Excellence Award in Undergraduate Teaching

2012-01-01
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GEMBA Excellence Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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MSIS Faculty Recognition Award

2016-01-01
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Professor of the Year Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.