Jeffrey Allen

Jeff has published in the areas of technological innovation adoption, microcomputer playfulness, end-user computing, and decision support systems. He holds both a M.B.A. in Finance/Information Systems and a M.S. in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University. Professor Allen earned his doctorate degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University in the area of Decision Sciences. His undergraduate degree is a B.B.A. from the University of Georgia in Management Information Systems. Jeff has worked and consulted widely with such organizations as IBM, Coca-Cola, Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Schools, AT&T, Intel, Lucent Technologies, Georgia Institute of Technology, Indiana University, Emory University, Georgia State University and the National Football League.
Research no longer a focus, his work with students and recruiters both in and out of the classroom as well as alums has created a desirable networking environment that connects current students with alums regarding internships and full-time career opportunities. His Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work began long before the term was popular in assisting underrepresented students academically, socially, emotionally and professionally in their journey through school and beyond. An award winning teacher and advisor, in 2020 Jeff was the recipient of the Questrom School of Business Beckwith Teaching Award for outstanding teaching voted on by the students. In 2021, Professor Allen was awarded both the University Faculty Advising Award for his tireless work in advising/mentoring students as well as the 2021 Questrom School of Business Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award for his extensive work in the area of DEI with students, staff and faculty.
Jeff prides himself in his classroom teaching and his teacher evaluations and student comments and awards show he is an excellent classroom professor. “I feel the classroom should be first of all an intellectual haven that encourages students to give their honest opinions and to think about the world of technology and how it impacts their lives daily. The classroom should not only be educational, but it needs to be a fun, dynamic atmosphere to capture and retain the interest of the students. I see my teaching as a combination of high level intellectual stimulation, relevant examples and analogies, and humor with a large dose of reality”. I’m a bit like comedian Chris Rock, motivational speaker Tony Robbins and a Southern Baptist preacher”. His classroom persona has been characterized as “motivational, creative, inspirational and most importantly educational.” “He’s a combination of preacher, teacher, comedian and motivator, Dr. Allen knows how to teach and he makes the learning experience challenging as well as fun. Most I’ve ever learned in a semester.” Excellent classroom presence with instructor ratings averaging 4.74 out of 5.00 in 22 years at BU.

Education

• PhD, Georgia State University, 1998
• MS, Georgia State University, 1991
• MBA, Georgia State University, 1988
• BBA, University of Georgia, 1985

Awards And Honors

• 2022, Spr 2022 : IS Dept. Top Teaching (4 Courses: Instructor Avg: 4.80; Course Avg: 4.46) out of 5.0 total
• 2022, Fall 2022: IS 223 Top Teaching (4 Courses) - Instructor Avg: 4.83; Course Average 4.52 out of 5.0 Total
• 2021, Fall 2021: IS 223 Top Teaching (5 Courses)
• 2021, 2021 Boston University Undergraduate Academic Advising Award, Boston University
• 2021, Questrom Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Inaugural Award
• 2021, 2021 Nomination for Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching
• 2020, Fall 2020: IS 223 Top Teaching (4 Courses): 4.79 Instructor; 4.60 Course
• 2020, Spring 2020: IS 223 Top Teaching (3 Courses); 4.78 Instructor; 4.53 Course
• 2020, Summer 2020 Top Teaching (3 Courses)
• 2020, 2020 Allen E. Beckwith Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence (Voted on by the Students), Boston University
• 2018, Broderick Award for Service to the UG Program at Questrom, Questrom School of Business
• 2011, Questrom Broderick Award for Service to Undergraduate Program, Questrom School of Business