FACULTY • • • HEELEY • • • [DIVISION OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS]

Contact Information: Michael B. Heeley, Assistant Professor Engineering Hall, Room 324 Phone: 303.273.3167 Fax: 303.273.3416 E-mail: mheeley@mines.edu Click here for a complete list of publications.

Education:
B.Eng (Hons), Mining Engineering, Camborne School of Mines
MS, Mining Engineering, Mackey School of Mines
MS, Statistics, University of Washington
PhD., Business Policy and Strategy, University of Washington

Teaching Philosophy:

My primary teaching and research focus is the areas of engineering entrepreneurship and technology and innovation management. My goal is to provide a stimulating and relevant learning environment. A variety of methods are used to explain the applicable concepts, theories and practices; including lectures, site visits, and case analyses. In addition a number of industry professionals will lead and participate in several of the class discussions.

Courses Taught:
EBGN 566: Technology Entrepreneurship
EBGN 598A: Marketing Research
EBGN 572: International Business Strategy
EBGN 495: Economic Forecasting

Research Interests:

Fields of Specialization
Firm Technological Capabilities
Knowledge Spillovers
New Venture Creation

Application Areas
Patent valuations
Technology startups