Harry Xia

Dr. Harry Xia is an associate professor of finance and international business and the Director of Graduate Business Programs (2018-present) at California State University, Fresno, where he teaches Principles of Finance, International Finance, Introduction to Global Business, Financial Policy and Strategy, and related MBA courses. Dr. Xia received his doctoral degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and his master’s degree from University of Houston. Dr. Xia’s research interests include corporate governance, international finance, business education, international business, and global sustainable development. He has published in numerous journals and conference proceedings. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Xia worked in several senior-level roles in finance and operations for multinational corporations in North America and the Asia Pacific.

Education

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University (AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA accredited) - Doctor of Management (Business Administration)
• Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi - Postgraduate Program in Accounting
• University of Houston - Master of Hospitality Management
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China - Bachelor of Science

Areas of Expertise / Research Interests

Corporate Governance, International Finance, Business Education, International Business, and Global Sustainable Development

Companies

• Director of MBA Programs/Professor in Finance & International Business (Tenured) California State University (2016)
• Adjunct Professor The University of Hong Kong (2012)
• MBA Program Coordinator & Associate Professor University of Saint Joseph (2011 — 2016)
• Regional CFO Multinational companies with powerful brands & leading positions in FMCG and IT service sector (2001 — 2010)
• Marketing and Operations Manager Multinational companies with strong market share & global presence in retail and FMCG sector (1994 — 2001)