Dr. Tayfun Keskin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tayfun Keskin is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Information Systems Department at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas, Austin, which he earned in 2010, and has since generated a robust academic career focusing on business analytics, cybersecurity, and financial technology. Prior to his current role, he has held various academic positions at UTRGV and UW Bothell, as well as teaching engagements at the University of Texas. Over the years, he has been recognized for his excellence in teaching with multiple awards including the Memorable Professor at the Michael G. Foster School of Business in 2025 and Faculty of the Year in 2023 and 2021. His research interests include exploring the intersections of strategy with cybersecurity and information systems, contributing to multiple collaborative publications in the realm of technology and business analytics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

Foster School of Business • Seattle, WA

Teaching various courses in Information Systems and engaging in research activities.

Instructor

— Present

UTRGV • Edinburg, TX

Taught courses in Information Systems and contributed to departmental activities.

Instructor

— Present

UW Bothell • Bothell, WA

Instructed a diverse range of information systems courses.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

— Present

UT Austin • Austin, TX

Assisted in undergraduate courses and conducted independent research.

Awards

#2025

Memorable Professor

#2023

Faculty of the Year

#2022

McCombs Amplify Award

#2021

Faculty of the Year

#2020

Flipped Classroom Blueprinting Award

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HICSS Paper

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Dean’s Fellowship

Courses

Introduction to Information Systems Business Data Analytics Systems Analysis and Design Information Security Managing Information Technology Projects Information Systems Economics Programming Essentials Special Topics in Business Analytics Product Leadership

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

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