Alan Harper, MBA, PhD is a tenured Professor of Finance at Gwynedd Mercy University, where he teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas including Finance, Management, and Economics. He previously served the University as Associate Dean of Operations in Academic Affairs and as Assistant Dean of Business.
Dr. Harper earned his BBA in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University, his MBA from Mercer University, and his PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University, with a research focus in Finance and Economics. He holds a certificate in Economic Measurement from the National Association for Business Economics and is a member of the American Academy of Financial Management Board of Honorary Global Advisors. Prior to joining Gwynedd Mercy University, Dr. Harper served as an Associate Professor of Business Administration and Program Director at a university in Virginia.
Before entering academia, Dr. Harper spent 20 years in the retail industry, where he held mid- to senior-level operations and management positions with several well-known retail organizations specializing in general merchandise, variety, and grocery sectors.
His primary teaching areas include finance and economics. His research interests include executive compensation, international finance, international economics, and market volatility.
Dr. Harper has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences on topics in finance and economics. He also maintains memberships in professional organizations including the National Association for Business Economics, the Financial Management Association, and the American Finance Association.
