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Frederick Kaefer

Associate Professor of Information Systems

Professor Kaefer is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. His research focuses on machine learning, the ethical use of data, and the societal impact of data and algorithms. He previously served as the Director of the Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MSISM) program and was recognized as the Quinlan School of Business Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member of the Year.

 

Education

  • PhD Management Information Systems, University of Iowa
  • MBA Finance and Management Information Systems, Loyola University Chicago
  • BS Mathematics and Computer Science, Loyola University Chicago

Research Interests

  • Planning and Use of Communication Systems
  • Wireless Communication Technologies
  • Network Security
  • Neural Networks
  • Decision Support Systems

Professional/Community Affiliations

  • Association for Information Systems (AIS)
  • Institute for Management Science and Operations Research (INFORMS)
  • Chicago Industrial Communications Association (CICA)
  • Research and Education Group in Information Systems (REGIS)

Referee for the following journals:

  • INFORMS Journal on Computing
  • Telecommunications Systems
  • European Journal of Operational Research

Courses Taught

Undergraduate

  • ISSCM 241: Business Statistics
  • INFS 247: Business Information Systems
  • INFS 347: Systems Analysis and Design
  • INFS 394: Programming in Python
  • INFS 397: VBA Programming with MS Office
  • INFS 398: Telecommunications for Managers

MBA/MSISM/EMBA

  • ISSCM 691: Principles of Programming
  • ISSCM 793: Network Management
  • INFS 496: Systems Analysis and Design
  • INFS 498: Telecommunications for Managers
  • INFS 590: Global Business Strategy and IT
  • INFS 591: International Telecommunications
  • INFS 600: Emerging Telecommunications Technologies
  • INFS 791: Programming for Business Decision Making  

Publications/Research Listings

Refereed Articles

Kaefer, F., Mora, G. L., & Santos, N. J. C. (2025). Socially Responsible Fintech Using Open Social Innovation. Journal of Macromarketing, 45(1), 105-112. https://doi.org/10.1177/02761467241307327

Kaefer, F., Mora, G, Nath, R. (2023). Data for Societal Good: A Contextual Approach. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 42 (3), 108-116.

Kaefer, Frederick; Mora, Guillermina Luz; Nath, Ravi; Santos, Nicholas J. C. (2022). Teaching Data for the Greater Good Utilizing the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Journal of Jesuit Business Education, 13(1), 114-128.

Books

Introduction to Python Programming for Business and Social Science Applications, with P.E. Kaefer, Sage Publications, Inc., 2021.

Refereed Proceedings

"‘’Fair’’ and ‘’Just’’ Generative Artificial Intelligence for the Base of the Pyramid Population," Proceedings of the 49th Annual Macromarketing Conference," Helsinki, Finland, June 17-20, 2024.

Awards

  • Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business "The Top Fifteen MBA Faculty"
  • Loyola University Chicago Water Tower Student Association (WTSA) faculty member of the year
  • Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business Summer Research Grant award recipient