Leadership - SoB

Dean Corporate Executive Education and Chairperson School of Business

Dr Jason Fitzsimmons is the Chairperson at the School of Business at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai as well as Dean of Executive Education. Before moving to Dubai he was spent a number of years in Singapore and Malaysia, firstly as Director of MBA Programs and the Alumni Relations Office at U21Global Graduate School in Singapore and then as Dean of the School of Business at GlobalNxt University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to this, he was with the Brisbane Graduate School of Business at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. He has also had significant industry experience and was involved in several successful startup ventures.

During his seven-year tenure at the Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Dr Fitzsimmons was the Chairperson for the Faculty Learning Environments Group, Acting Head of School for the Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Acting Director for Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Business and Acting MBA Director.

Dr Fitzsimmons has a PhD (Physics) and MBA from the Queensland University of Technology with research interests in entrepreneurship and new venture finance.

Education

• PhD (Physics), Queensland University of Technology
• MBA (Strategic Management & Entreprenuership), Queensland University of technology
• B.Appl.Sci (Physics – with Distinction), Queensland University of Technology

Teaching

• Entreprenuership
• Global Business Strategy

Research Interest

Entreprenuership, Entrepreneurial finance and Small Business Management

Publications

Book

Fitzsimmons, J. R., Douglas, E. J., Steffens, P. D., & Thomond, P. 2009. Marketing Buzz: Towards a Framework for Entrepreneurs. In A. Ghose (Ed.), Small Business: Marketing Challenges and Strategies: 127-144. Hyderabad, India: Icfai University Press.

Research Papers

• Davidsson, P., Steffens, P., Fitzsimmons, J. (2013), “Growing Profitable or Growing from Profits: Putting the Horse in Front of the Cart?”, in Davidsson, Per & Wiklund, Johan (Eds.), New Perspectives On Firm Growth. Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham.
  
  
• Davidsson, P., Steffens, P., Fitzsimmons, J. (2013), “Performance Configurations Over Time: Implications for Growth-and Profit-oriented Strategies”, in Davidsson, Per & Wiklund, Johan (Eds.), New Perspectives On Firm Growth. Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham.
  
  
• Douglas, E.J., Fitzsimmons J.R, (2012), “Intrapreneurial intentions versus entrepreneurial intentions: distinct constructs with different antecedents”, Small Business Economics, Vol. 32, No. 4.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J. R. & Douglas, E. J. (2011), “Interaction between Feasibility and Desirability in the Formation of Entrepreneurial Intentions”, Journal of Business Venturing, 26 (4):431-440.
  
  
• Steffens, P.D., Davidsson, P., Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2008), “Performance Configurations Over Time: Implications for Growth- And Profit-Oriented Strategies”, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 33 (1): 125-148.
  
  
• Davidsson, P., Steffens, P. D., & Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2008), Growing Profitable or Growing from Profits: Putting the Horse in Front of the Cart? Journal of Business Venturing, 24(4): 388-406.
  
  
• Shepherd, D., Douglas, E. J., & Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2008), “MBA Admission Criteria and Entrepreneurial Attitudes: Evidence from "Western" Style MBAs in India and Thailand”. Academy of Management Learning and Education, 7(2): 158-172.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J. (2006), “Entrepreneurs and Funding Decisions: Evidence from Australian SME’s”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Vol. 3, No. 1, 76-91.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J., Antoncic, B., Hisrich, R.D. (2005), “Intrapreneurship in Australian Firm’s”, Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2005.

Conferences

• Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2009), “Bootstrapping Behaviour in Small and Medium Enterprises”, 4^th SMU EDGE Conference: Bridging the Gap, Singapore, 8-10 July, 2009
  
  
• Douglas, E.J., Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2009), “Nascent Entrepreneurs vs Nascent Employees - Different Strokes for Different Folks”, 6^th Annual AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Adelaide, Australia.
  
  
• Wong, A., Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2008), “Factors affecting professor facilitator and course evaluations in an online graduate program”, ASCILITE 2008, Melbourne, Australia.
  
  
• Douglas, E.J., Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2008), “Entrepreneurial Intentions towards Individual Versus Corporate Entrepreneurship”, 3^rd SMU EDGE Conference: Bridging the Gap, Singapore
  
  
• Ye, Qian, Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E. J. (2008), “Do Effectual Approaches to Entrepreneurship Destroy Value”, In Proceedings Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  
  
• Abd Aziz, S., Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J. (2008), “Clarifying the Business Model Construct”, 5^th Annual AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, February 2008.
  
  
• Gordon, S.R., Fitzsimmons J.R. (2008), “Cognitive Algebra In Entrepreneurship: Investigating The Relationships Between Opportunity, Knowledge And Motivation”, 5^th Annual AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, February 2008.
  
  
• Davidsson, P., Steffens, P. D., & Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2007), “Growing Profitable or Growing from Profits: Putting the Horse in Front of the Cart?” , In Proceedings of the Max Planck Institute Schloss Ringberg Conference: 1-46. Tegrenseee, Germany.
  
  
• Gordon, S., & Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2007), “Knowledge, Motivation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities: An Experimental Investigation”. Proceedings of the Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) Madrid, Spain.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2007), “Making Do With Less: Firm Growth And Financial Performance Under Resource Constraints”, Proceedings of the Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) 1-13. Madrid, Spain.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J. R. & Douglas, E. J. (2007), “Integrating Entrepreneurial Intentions and Actions: The Roles of Desirability and Feasibility”, In G. Solomon, Eds. (Ed.), The Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting Proceedings: Doing Well By Doing Good: 1-25. Philadelphia, Pa.
  
  
• Gordon, S. & Fitzsimmons, J. R. (2007). Knowledge, Motivation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities: An Experimental Investigation. BCERC 2007 Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 7-9.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas E. J., Steffens, P.D. and Thomond, P. (2007), “Marketing Buzz: Towards a Framework for Entrepreneurs”, Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2007, Proceedings of the 4th International AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange Brisbane, February 2007.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R. and Davidsson, P., (2006). “Entrepreneurs and Intertemporal Decision Making”, Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research, Best Paper Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A, p. 205-218.
  
  
• Steffens, P.R., Davidsson, P. and Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2006). “The Performance of Young Firms: Patterns of Evolution in the Growth – Profitability Space”, Best Paper Proceedings - Academy of Management Conference, Entrepreneurship Division, Honolulu, August 2006.
  
  
• Steffens, P. R., Fitzsimmons, J.R. and Douglas, E.J., (2006). “A Choice Modelling Approach to Predict Entrepreneurial Intentions from Attitudes and Perceived Abilities”, Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research, Best Paper Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A, p. 219-233.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R. and Davidsson, P., (2006). “Entrepreneurs and Intertemporal Decision Making”, BCERC 2006, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A., June 2006.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R. and Douglas E. J. (2006). “The Impact of Overconfidence on Entrepreneurial Intentions”, Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2006: Proceedings of the 3rd Annual AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange. Auckland, NZ.
  
  
• Steffens, P. D., Fitzsimmons, J. R., & Davidsson, P. (2006) “Small Firm Performance: Patterns of Evolution in Growth-Profitability Space”, Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2006: Proceedings of the 3rd Annual AGSE International Entrepreneurship Exchange: 635-661. Auckland N.Z.
  
  
• Douglas, E.J., Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2005), “Entrepreneurial Intentions towards Individual vs. Corporate Entrepreneurship”, Paper presented at the SEAANZ 2005 Conference, Armidale, N.S.W., September 2005.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Williams, J.B. (2005), “Creating Authentic Learning Environments: A Strategy For Student Engagement And Deeper Learning In Introductory Statistics, Paper presented at the OLT 2005 Conference, Brisbane, September 2005.
  
  
• Davidsson, P., Steffens, P. R., and Fitzsimmons, J.R. (2005). “Growing Profitable or Growing from Profits: Putting the Horse in Front of the Cart?”, Best Paper Proceedings - Academy of Management Conference, Entrepreneurship Division, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J. (2005), “Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Cross-Cultural Study of Potential Entrepreneurs In India, China, Thailand And Australia”, Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2005: Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Wellesley, MA. June 2005
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Steffens, P. R., and Douglas E. J. (2005). “Growth and Profitability in Small and Medium Sized Australian Firms”, AGSE Entrepreneurship Exchange, Melbourne, February 2005.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J. (2005), “Entrepreneurs and Funding Decisions: Evidence from Australian SME’s”, AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, February 2005.
  
  
• Fitzsimmons, J.R., Douglas, E.J., Antoncic, B., Hisrich, R.D. (2004), “Intrapreneurship in Australian Firm’s”, Proceedings of the AGSE Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Melbourne, February 2004.

Experience

• Director MBA Programmes and Director of Alumni, U21Global, 2009 - 2011
• Acting Director of Post-Graduate Studies for Faculty of Business, QUT, 2007 - 2008
• Acting MBA Director, BGSB (September & November - December 2007), 2007 - 2008 
• Acting Head of School – Brisbane Graduate School of Business QUT, November 2007 - May 2008
• Chairperson - Faculty Learning Environments Group, 2005 - 2008  
• Member - Teaching and Learning Committee, 2004 - 2007
• Member - Virtual Learning Environments Action Group, 2005 - 2008
• Member - BGSB Research Committee, 2004 - 2008
• Faculty Education Committee (ex-officio as chair of FLEG), 2005 - 2008
• OLT2005 Conference Organising Committee, 2005

Achievements and Recognitions

• 2004 – Faculty of Business Beginning Teacher Award – Highly Commended
• 2004 to Current - Affiliated to the Academy of Management
• 2004 to 2005 - Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand 
• 2007 – Carrick Award Nominee
• 2009 – U21Global Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
• 2010 – U21Global Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
• 2012 – U21Global Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching