Edward B Kurpis

Adj Lecturer

Zicklin School of Business

Department: N. P. Loomba Dept of Mgt

Areas of expertise:

Email Address: edward.kurpis@baruch.cuny.edu

Education

M.F.A., Professional Writing, Connecticut State University Danbury CT

M.B.A., Business - Management, University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI

AB, Political Science / French Langugage & Literature, University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI

SemesterCourse PrefixCourse NumberCourse Name
Spring 2024BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Spring 2024BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2024BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2023BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Summer 2022MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2022BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Spring 2022MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2022BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2021BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2021BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2021MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2021MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2021BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2020BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2020MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Summer 2020MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2020MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2020BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2019MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Fall 2019BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2019MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2019BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2019BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2019BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2018MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Fall 2018BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2018MGT9600Strategy and Competitive Adv
Spring 2018BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2018BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2018BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Fall 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2017BPL5100HHonors - Business Policy
Summer 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2017BUS9200Business Policy
Spring 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2017BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2016MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2016BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2016MGT9610Dynamics of Competition
Fall 2015MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2015MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2015BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2015BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2015MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2015MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2014MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2014MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2014BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2014BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2014MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2014BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2014MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2014MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2013BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2013MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2013BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2013BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2013MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2013MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2012MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2012MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2012BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2012BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2012BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2012MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2012MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2011MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2011MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2011BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2011BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2011BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2011MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2011BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2010MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2010MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2010BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2010BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2010BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2010BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2010BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2010MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2009BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2009MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Summer 2009BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2009BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2009MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Spring 2009BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2009BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Fall 2008MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2008BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2008MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2007MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2007BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2007BPL5100Business Policy
Summer 2007BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2007BPL5100Business Policy
Spring 2007MGT3120Fundamentals of Management
Fall 2006MGT3120Fundamentals of Management

Artistic and Creative Activities

Kurpis, E. (2008). Published personal essays": "What Counts" and "Soul Music". S Illinois Writers' Guild - Natioankl Writing Competition.

Kurpis, E. (2006). Multiple classical and popular music performances / programs. Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Kurpis, E. (2006). Multiple classical music performances / programs. Suffolk Community Alliance of Arts Councils.

Journal Articles

(2004). Deconstructing the Constructive Action®: The Processes, Uses and Benefits of an Experientially Based Pedagogical Model for Effective Business Education. The Journal of American Academy of Business,

Book Chapters

Kurpis, E. (2005). Becoming an 'Imperfectionist': Avoiding Fear in the Creative Process. In Benzel, R. (Ed.), Inspiring Creativity: An Anthology of Powerful Insights and Practical Idewas to Guide Successful Creating (pp. 19 - 27). Playa del Rey, CA,USA. Creativity Coaching Association Press.

Media Contributions

(2011). Newsday.

(2002). USA Today / Weekend today edition.

(2001). Talk America Radio Netowrk.

(2001). USA Radio Netowrks.

(2001). Business News Radio Network.

(2001). CNN / CNNfn.

(2001). Fox News Radio Network.

(2001). Bloomberg Television / USA Network.

(1996). "Hail to the Chef!" in Men’s Style Magazine.

Presentations

Kurpis, E. (2010, August 6). "Black Gold". WCSU Professional Writing Program - Residency Reading Event. Danbury, CT: Western Connecticut State University.

Kurpis, E. (2005, July 31). Personal Creativity and the Public Good: A study of the dynamic processes of creativity and innovation management among key paradigm shifters in the media management industries.. 4th International Conference on Critical Management Studies. Cambridge, England, United Kingdom: Cambridge University.

Kurpis, E. (2005, March 31). Experiential Marketing: The Use and Benefits of the Constructive Action Pedagogical Model to Foster Focused Marketing Education to Adult Learners. The 85th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Marketing Association. New Orleans, LA: Southwestern Marketing Association.

Kurpis, E. (2003, November 30). Experiential Ethics: New Approaches in Teaching the Difference Between What’s RIGHT and What’s RIGHT in Business. CAEL International Conference. San Diego, CA: California Experiential Learning Association.

Kurpis, E. (2003, October 31). Bach to the Basics: The Use of Baroque Music in Creative Writing Pedagogy. The SW/Texas Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association Conference. Albuquerque, NM: The SW/Texas Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association.

Other Scholarly Works

Kurpis, E. (2008). What Counts. The Writer’s Voice: Southern Illinois Writers Guild Anthology of Prose. 7

Kurpis, E. (2006). Published Essay: Soul Music.

Kurpis, E. (2001).

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Kurpis, E. (1999).

Kurpis, E. (1998). The prospects for a business combination between Evercore Partners, National Media Corporation and ValueVision Television.

Kurpis, E. (1996). Feasibility of an NBC/GE acquisition of Madison Square Garden and related properties.

Kurpis, E. (1995).

Kurpis, E. (1995).

Kurpis, E. (1995). Feasibility and strategic viability for NBC’s worldwide expansion.

Kurpis, E. (1994). Feasibility and strategic viability for NBC’s worldwide expansion.

Kurpis, E. (1994). Feasibility of an NBC/GE acquisition of Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (Phase 2 Analysis).

Kurpis, E. (1993). Feasibility and strategic viability for NBC’s worldwide expansion.

Kurpis, E. (1993).

Kurpis, E. (1993). Position paper and valuation of an NBC acquisition of Family Channel.

Kurpis, E. (1992). Feasibility and strategic viability for NBC’s worldwide expansion.

Kurpis, E. (1991). Position paper and valuation of an NBC acquisition of American Movie Classics.

Kurpis, E., & Zaslav, D. (1991). Strategic alternatives for CNBC: The Acquisition of the Financial News Network (FNN).

Kurpis, E. (1990). A model for predicting advertiser interest in start-up cable networks using multiple regression analysis.

Kurpis, E., & Nelson, R. (1990). Feasibility of a GE Acquisition of Time Warner, Inc.

Kurpis, E. (1989). Position paper and valuation of an NBC acquisition of Playboy Inc..

Kurpis, E. (1989). Position paper on NBC increasing its ownership of Arts and Entertainment Inc. from 20.8% to 33.33%.

Kurpis, E. (1988).

Kurpis, E. (1988). Feasibility of an NBC/GE acquisition of Rainbow Programming Holdings, Inc. from Cablevision Systems.

Kurpis, E., & Watson, B. (1987). A model for predicting box office returns from feature film releases using multiple regression analysis.

Kurpis, E. (1987). NBC Entertainment – Is the acquisition of a movie studio an attractive alternative (An industry review).

Kurpis, E. (1987). Syndication Market Analysis – Feasibility of Self-Producing and Distributing NBC Entertainment Product—How much is it worth?.

Kurpis, E. (1986). Feasibility of an NBC/GE acquisition of Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (Phase 1 Analysis).

Kurpis, E. (1986). NBC News deployment of news coverage resources – Analysis of the predictability of news events/Towards an optimization in the use of breaking news personnel.

Honor / AwardOrganization SponsorDate ReceivedDescription
Presidential Excellence Award in Teaching (2016 Nominee)Baruch College2016Nominated by Baruch students for Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
Presidential Excellence Award - Teaching (2011 Nominee)Baruch College2011Nominated by former Baruch students for Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
Master ProfessorGlo-Bus2010Award for teaching / leading student business strategy group from Baruch College to achieve first place in global business strategy competition (Second time award recipient)
Master ProfessorGlo-Bus 2010Award for teaching / leading student business strategy group from Baruch College to achieve first place in global business strategy competition (First time award)
Best Creative NonfictionS. Illinois Writers Guild National Writing Competition2008For published essay, “What Counts.”
Best NonfictionAssociated Writing Program, CT Regional Writing 2006For published essay, “Soul Music.”
Excellence in TeachingStanton Fellowship2003Nominee / Finalist selected for teaching excellence award (graduate business teaching)

College

Committee NamePosition RoleStart DateEnd Date
Baruch Consulting ClubFaculty MentorPresent
Faculty AdvisorPresent
LGBT History Month - Oct 2013Faculty Mentor10/31/2013

Professional

OrganizationPosition RoleOrganization StateOrganization CountryStart DateEnd DateAudience
A&E Television Networks Board of Directors of a CompanyPresent
American Movie ClassicsExecutive Partnership BoardPresent
BravoExecutive Partnership BoardPresent
Cable ACE Awards Workshop OrganizerPresent
Court TV Board of Directors of a CompanyPresent
FLUX Art Space Board of Directors of a CompanyPresent
Fox Sports NetExecutive Partnership BoardPresent
Independent Film Channel Executive Partnership BoardPresent
Rainbow Media ProgrammingExecutive Partnership BoardPresent
Island Symphony OrchestraOfficer, TreasurerNew YorkUnited States1/1/2009Present
Long Island Symphonic Pops Orchestra Officer, TreasurerNew YorkUnited States9/1/200512/31/2007