Lawrence Shao, PhD

Lawrence Shao, PhD

Instructor, Business Administration

Hargray Room 208
One University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909

843-208-8382

LS153@uscb.edu

CV_Shao.pdf

I am an Instructor of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where I enjoy teaching courses in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, and finance.  During my extensive academic career, I have taught at institutions including Tennessee, Fordham, Tampa, Marshall, and Slippery Rock, and I bring a deep commitment to student learning and academic excellence. My research has focused on international financial management, capital budgeting, and performance analysis, resulting in three textbooks, more than 50 refereed journal articles, and over 60 scholarly presentations worldwide.

From 2015–2025, I served as Dean of the College of Business at Slippery Rock University, leading initiatives that achieved AACSB accreditation, developed fully online degree programs, and expanded global partnerships. I hold a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Tennessee and an M.B.A. and B.B.A. from Old Dominion University. Beyond academia, I remain engaged in consulting, professional associations, and community service.