Sylvia M. Chan-Olmsted, Ph.D.

Professor - Department of Telecommunication

Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1991

Office: 3063 Weimer
Phone: (352) 352-273-1648
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Research area

Telecommunication management and economics, strategic competition and new media.

Biography

Dr. Sylvia Chan-Olmsted received her Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University with an emphasis in media economics and marketing. She is the author of the book, Competitive Strategy for Media Firms, co-editor of the books, Media Management and Economics Handbook and Global Media Economics, and author of numerous book chapters and articles published in the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, and the Journal of Media Economics. Dr. Chan-Olmsted teaches classes in audience analysis, telecommunication management, media strategy and competition, brand management, and research methods. Dr. Chan-Olmsted is also a senior research associate of the Public Utility Research Center (PURC) at the University of Florida and has received research grants from institutions such as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Magness Institute at Cable Center, and Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).