Assistant Professor
- B.A. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA), 1980
- M.B.A. – Wake Forest University (USA), 1990
- Ph.D. – Virginia Polytechnic and State University (USA), 2003
Bio
Dr. Skaradzinski joined Zayed University in August 2012 as an Assistant Professor in Finance in the College of Business. Dr. Skaradzinski earned her doctorate degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic and State University 2003, a Master of Business degree from Wake Forest University in 1990, and a Bachelors of Arts in French from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980. She has passed the Level 1 exam towards earning her charter with the CFA Institute. Before joining Zayed University, Skaradzinski spent four years on the faculty of Rhode Island College, four years at Siena College, two years at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, and three years at Hollins University. Before earning her doctorate Skaradzinski worked as a credit analyst for a subsidiary of Kodak, Inc., and in various positions in consumer and credit banking. She serves on the College of Business’s Alumni and Constituent Partnerships Committee
Office
Dubai Academic City, BL2-045
Email:
Debra.Skaradzinski@zu.ac.aeTeaching Areas
Finance
Research and Professional Activities
Her main research interests are in corporate finance and investments, and teaching studies.