Contact
mic353@pitt.edu
Profile
Dr. Michael Carriger, MS, DMgt is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Katz Graduate School of Business
and College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his Doctor of
Management Degree from the University of Maryland, University College. He teaches both graduate
and undergraduate courses on various topics in management, including strategy, organizational
behavior, and business communication. His research interests include instructional technology,
management education, leadership development, leadership communication, employee engagement,
and human resources as a strategic business partner. Formerly he worked as the Director of
Instructional Innovation and Director for the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and
Assistant Professor of Management at Sacred Heart University and Director of Executive Education at
Carnegie Mellon University.
Awards and Grants
- Certified Executive Coach – University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
- Certified Instructional Coach – University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
- Davis Grant – Davis Educational Foundation – Flex-Learn: A Flexible Model of Synchronous and
Asynchronous Course Delivery - University Research and Creativity Grant – Sacred Heart University – Human Resources as a
Strategic Business Partner and its Impact on Corporate Performance - Certificate in Effective College Instruction – Association of College and University Educators
Degrees
- D.Mgt. Doctor of Management – University of Maryland University College
- M.S. A.B.D in Developmental Psychology – University of Pittsburgh
- M.S. Psychological Services in Education – University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. Psychology – University of Maryland
CV File
Academic Area
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Communication
- Human Resource Management/Development
Personal Interests
Michael loves reading, especially about management, leadership, and higher education. He listens to too
many political podcasts. He likes music made by people old enough to be his great-grandparents
(classical) and young enough to be his children (alternative rock). He hikes weekly with his Brittany
Spaniel, Tristan. He is also an avid and aspiring chef, exploring cuisine from around the world.