Online Degrees

David Castle, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty

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Biography

Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Northcentral University

MBA and B.S. from Oakland University

Doctoral research focused on comparing expectations and perceptions of service quality for special event entertainment services.

Teaching Background:

David teaches marketing and management courses as part of Post University’s MBA program.

Professional Background:

David owns and operates DJC Marketing LLC, which is a marketing consulting firm, and The Magic of Dave J. Castle LLC, which specializes in providing magical entertainment for the family audience. This firm also operates the popular LearnMagicTricks.org website that teaches people on an International level how to do magic tricks.

Teaching Philosophy:

David enjoys sharing his knowledge and wisdom with students at Post University and is looking forward to learning with his students.

Personal Background:

Some of David’s hobbies/interests include: performing magic, teaching, entrepreneurship, studying Aikido, attending and participating at church, internet marketing, exercising, operating web sites, managing investments, engaging in continued education, reading and listening to music.

Professional Memberships:

Detroit Public Television, 2009
Northcentral University Ambassadors, 2008-Present
Northcentral University Alumni Association, 2008-Present
Michigan Education Association, 2007-Present
Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program, 2005-2006
Central Macomb Chamber of Commerce, 2005-2006
TRUSTe, 2005-2006
National Association of Realtors, 2004-2005
Detroit & Eastern Michigan Better Business Bureau, 2003-2006
Oakland University Alumni Association, 2002-Present
St. Athanasius Usher’s Organization, 2002-Present

Publications/Presentations:

How to Start, Operate and Maintain a Successful Web site Business. Published by lulu.com in 2008. ISBN: 978-0-557-03060-6 [Book]

Comparing Expectations and Perceptions of Service Quality for Special Event Entertainment Services. Published in 2008 by ProQuest. [Dissertation]

Blueprint for generating high rankings and free traffic on Google. Published in 2006 by EzineArticles. [Article]

The new Internet business model for making money in the 21st century. Published in 2007 by EzineArticles. [Article]

How to build a Web site using wordpress. Macomb Community College. 2008. [Presentation]

Earn Six Figures Online. Macomb Community College. 2008. [Presentation]

How to start, operate and maintain a successful small business in the service industry. Macomb Community College. 2008. [Presentation]

Strategic Marketing: Marketing Mix. University of Phoenix. 2008. [Presentation]

Faculty Feedback. University of Phoenix. 2008. [Presentation]