Executive Education
Faculty

James Owens

Associate Professor of Clinical Business Communication

James J. Owens is an expert in professional management communication. He has published 100+ articles in national and international publications. Professor Owens has appeared on CNN and has interviewed numerous Fortune 500 CEOs. He worked in the UK, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Africa for companies including Bain Consulting, Agfa-Gavaert, Coco-Cola, and Louis Vuitton, and consults with corporations on topics ranging from communication to leadership. He is Founder and CEO of The World is Just a Book Away, a non-profit literacy organization. Since 2008, WIJABA has launched programs for 25,000+ children with 40,000+ books through libraries and mobile libraries.

Programs for Organizations:

Professional Management and Communication – Custom Designed Curriculum for Programs for Organizations

Articles & Research:

James Owens (2022) “IT and Entertainment: What’s the Future in Hollywood,” Black MBA Magazine.

James Owens (2017) “The World is Just a Book Away.” https://www.wijaba.org/book

Articles & Research:

James Owens (2022) “IT and Entertainment: What’s the Future in Hollywood,” Black MBA Magazine.

Articles & Research:

James Owens (2017) “The World is Just a Book Away.” https://www.wijaba.org/book