Dr. David Yaojen Chang

Dr. David Yaojen Chang is an Associate Professor in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, M.S.’s in both hospitality management and computer science from Florida International University, and a B.B.A. from the business school in Feng Chia University, Taiwan.  Before joining the USF, Dr. Chang taught at East Carolina University.  Prior to his academic career, Dr. Chang held technical and managerial positions in both hospitality and technology organizations.  His research interests focus on the integration and implementation of strategic management, information systems, and financial management. His knowledge and expertise in strategic management particularly lays out a solid foundation for integrating various issues in business development, technology implementation, and financial analysis.  Dr. Chang has published in several journals and made his appearances in several international conferences and also provided consulting services for private and public organizations on the subjects of strategic planning, database design and management, and information system implementation.  He has taught courses in lodging management, strategic management, database management, web technology, electronic commerce and distributed network, managerial accounting, and financial management.