Jacobsons’ research and teaching interests broadly cover the management and use of information technology in both public and private organizations. More specifically, he is interested in IT and inter-organizational governance, organizational design, business processes and technology in education. He teaches management information systems, management and business ethics. Jacobson earned a PhD in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems as well as an MBA from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Jacobson also holds a Dual BA in History and Finance from Utah State University. He has worked in corporate sales and marketing for an Internet service provider and for the U.S. Air Force as a Contract Specialist.