Juan Carlos Barrera
Dr. Juan Carlos Barrera is a multidisciplinary scholar and practitioner specializing in international business, information systems, and cybersecurity. He holds a Doctor of International Business from Argosy University, a Master of Information Systems and Technology from York University, a Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in project management from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Electronics Engineering from Morelia Institute of Technology, complemented by advanced graduate certifications and executive education credentials. With an academic and industry career spanning North America and Europe, Dr. Barrera is an accomplished author of books, book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed publications, and he has served as a keynote speaker and visiting lecturer across England, Germany, Finland, and Japan. His current research examines the intersection of technology and human behavior, focusing on Shadow AI security and the neurocognitive, behavioral, and sociotechnical factors that shape security protocol adherence, as well as the strategic integration and impact of emerging AI models on organizational decision-making and operational workflows.
- BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
- BUS 371 Introduction to Global Business
- BUS 456 Strategic Management
- BUS 484 Business Policy
- BUS 470-03 Fundamentals of Information Security and Controls
- BUS 470-05 Information Security in Supply Chain Management
My teaching philosophy centers on closing the critical digital skills gap in higher education by developing workplace-ready graduates with adaptable, high-impact technical competencies. As artificial intelligence fundamentally redefines professional standards, I drive course innovation through experiential pedagogical frameworks that embed applied technologies directly into core coursework. To foster comprehensive digital literacy, my curriculum pairs foundational IT/IS literacy and information security hygiene with active experimentation with emerging tools—including AI assistants, online simulations, and generative multimedia. Because these tools reshape how organizations operate and create value, I guide students to leverage them not as mere productivity shortcuts but as collaborative partners that augment human capability. This exploration is anchored in accountability, instilling the critical judgment needed to balance technological curiosity with rigorous evaluation of digital risk, data privacy, and ethics. Through sustained team projects, enterprise-grade platforms, and dynamic online simulations, students navigate operational ambiguity, interpret real-time data, and hone actionable visualization skills. By anchoring cutting-edge innovations in sound business fundamentals, I ensure classroom learning translates seamlessly into industry, preparing graduates to adapt decisively, lead ethically, and excel across an AI-driven workforce.