Department of Management
Dr. Derek Forsythe
Professor of Management
Faculty profile
About Dr. Derek Forsythe
Derek Forsythe teaches sections of Strategic Business Communication alongside Negotiation & Conflict Management. His research examines multi-party negotiation coalitions, impasse resolution mechanisms in long-term commercial supply contracts, and cognitive biases in high-stakes bargaining. He previously held a faculty appointment at Wendover University and has authored influential case studies.
Dr. Derek Forsythe is a member of the Department of Management in the School of Business.
Areas of expertise
- Multi-party negotiation coalitions
- Contract dispute arbitration
- Cognitive bargaining biases
- Commercial contract negotiation
Contact
- Office
- Tidewell Hall 333
- Building
- Tidewell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Derek Forsythe isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Derek Forsythe teaches sections of COMM 210; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Management.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.