Arthur O'Connor

Academic Director, MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems

Contact

Phone: (646) 344-7267

Areas of Expertise
  • Behavioral Finance

Dr. Arthur J. O’Connor is the academic director of the MS in data science and BS in information systems degree programs at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. He has over 20 years of undergraduate and graduate-level teaching experience and over 20 years of experience as a senior corporate executive and IT management consultant. His background includes serving as a senior corporate officer of two Fortune 500 corporations (Loral and Continental) and, more recently, working in risk analytics and systems management roles at Reuters and Citigroup. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University, he earned his MBA in finance from Fordham University and his Doctorate of Professional Studies from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University.

O’Connor became a certified sustainable value professional in 2016 and earned his hogan assessment certification in 2020. He has published research studies in the areas of behavioral finance, organizational practices, and political polarization, and presented his work at annual meetings of the Academy of Behavioral Finance & Economics. He has also authored many articles on technology, management, and social trends. Most recently, he co-authored a study, “President Trump’s Tweets and Investor Attention: How the President’s Criticisms of Firms Boosts Their Market Returns,” which was presented at the American Accounting Association annual meeting in 2020.

Courses

DATA 698 - Senior Research Project

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Program

Information Systems

Graduate Program

Data Science

Publications

Recent News

CUNY SPS MS in Data Science Gets Top Honors

CUNY SPS Gets #3 Ranking as Best Online MS in Data Science

March 21, 2024

College Rank

The CUNY SPS MS in Data Science has achieved yet another order of distinction by earning a #3 ranking from CollegeRank. As an organization spotlighting degree programs excelling in quality, affordability, accessibility, and return on investment, CollegeRank continuously updates its gradings to reflect the most current data. This latest designation by CollegeRank also recognizes the MS in Data Science program for its commitment to meeting employer needs through the rigorous, hands-on courses offered at CUNY SPS.
CUNY SPS student working on laptop

MS in Data Science Continues to Grow Its List of Top Honors

February 22, 2024

Tech Guide's ranking is the latest accolade for the CUNY SPS MS in Data Science program, which has been continuously earning high ranks for its academic excellence and value.

Social Activism and Firm Valuation: An Examination of ‘Taking a Knee’ Protests and National Football League Sponsors

November 29, 2022

Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies

Arthur O'Connor, academic director of the MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems programs, co-authored the research study, "Social Activism and Firm Valuation: An Examination of ‘Taking a Knee’ Protests and National Football League Sponsors." The study was published in the Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies.
Fortune Education Badge for Most Affordable Online Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2022

MS in Data Science Ranked #1 in Affordability by Fortune Education

November 15, 2022

In a second top ranking by Fortune Education, the magazine rated the program #1 on its 2022 list of most affordable online master's in data science programs.

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