Arthur O’Connor

Academic Director, MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems

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Contact

Phone: (646) 344-7267

Areas of Expertise
  • Behavioral Finance

Dr. Arthur J. O’Connor is the academic director of the MS in data science and BS in information systems degree programs at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. He has over 20 years of undergraduate and graduate-level teaching experience and over 20 years of experience as a senior corporate executive and IT management consultant. His background includes serving as a senior corporate officer of two Fortune 500 corporations (Loral and Continental) and, more recently, working in risk analytics and systems management roles at Reuters and Citigroup. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University, he earned his MBA in finance from Fordham University and his Doctorate of Professional Studies from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University.

O’Connor became a certified sustainable value professional in 2016 and earned his hogan assessment certification in 2020. He has published research studies in the areas of behavioral finance, organizational practices, and political polarization, and presented his work at annual meetings of the Academy of Behavioral Finance & Economics. He has also authored many articles on technology, management, and social trends. Most recently, he co-authored a study, “President Trump’s Tweets and Investor Attention: How the President’s Criticisms of Firms Boosts Their Market Returns,” which was presented at the American Accounting Association annual meeting in 2020.

Courses

DATA 698 - Senior Research Project

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Program

Information Systems

Graduate Program

Data Science

Publications

Recent News

US government AI Task Force offers recommendations — but are they really helpful to enterprises?

December 18, 2024

CIO.com

CUNY SPS Academic Director Dr. Arthur J. O'Connor, who oversees the School's MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems programs, offers an in-depth analysis of the government's recent AI workplace guidelines in the CIO.com article "US government AI Task Force offers recommendations — but are they really helpful to enterprises?" His suggestions include a list of steps organizations can take to align with the government's directives.

AI in the workplace is forcing younger tech workers to rethink their career paths

December 12, 2024

Computer World

Dr. Arthur O'Connor, academic director of the CUNY SPS MS in data science and BS in information systems degree programs, is featured in the Computer World article "AI in the workplace is forcing younger tech workers to rethink their career paths." In the piece, Dr. O'Connor looks at how AI might be impacting older workers and offers advice on how to approach this trend in the contemporary workplace.

Organizing for Generative AI and the Productivity Revolution

November 25, 2024

Apress Publishers

Dr. Arthur O’Connor, academic director of the MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems degree programs at CUNY SPS, has published the book "Organizing for Generative AI and the Productivity Revolution" (Apress Publishers). Written from Dr. O'Connor's perspective as a data scientist who studies organizational behavior, the book is intended as a call to change the way business organizations, and especially their IT departments, are structured and staffed.

Most Affordable Online Master’s in Data Science Degree Programs

April 05, 2024

TechGuide

The CUNY SPS MS in Data Science has earned a number 2 ranking from TechGuide in its listing of the nation's most affordable programs. The degree program was selected from among the top 25 institutions for providing exceptional educational opportunities at an affordable cost. This recognition underscores CUNY SPS' dedication to delivering outstanding education while remaining accessible to students.

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