Scott Ptak
Clinical Assistant Professor Operations Management and Strategy at University at Buffalo School of Management
Schools
- University at Buffalo School of Management
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Biography
University at Buffalo School of Management
Education
- PhD, Geography, University at Buffalo Concentration: Economic Geography
- JD, University at Buffalo Concentration: Financial Transactions
- MA, Geography, University at Buffalo
- BA, International Studies, University at Buffalo
Teaching
- Global economics
- Communication literacy for business
- Strategic management
- International business and international trade (Geography Department)
Research Interests
Interested in the international location strategies of firms, particularly banks. Past research on U.S. banks expanding branch offices into new markets and the dynamics of competition in their new markets. Past legal consulting work for Patton Boggs LLC on geographic membership rules for Federal Home Loan Banks.
Selected Publications
Scott Ptak and Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen. 2011. “Innovation systems in emerging economies: the case of India.” Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth, B. Asheim, P. Cooke, R. Boschma, R. Martin, and D. Schwartz, eds. Edward Elgar Pub. pp. 419-434.
Professional Affiliations
New York State Bar Association, attorney and notary public
Professional Service/Campus Activities
- UB Faculty-IT Liaison Committee – serve as direct intermediary between campus IT staff and UB faculty to bring problems to the IT professionals and solutions to the faculty
- Professional MBA Hybrid Committee – Assist with development of hybrid version of courses for Professional MBA program, including best practices for online learning and sharing experiences
- 2019 Poster Competition – faculty director
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