Our Faculty

Faculty members of USD's School of Business School Administration are known for their cutting-edge research and innovative teaching methods that provide students with the competencies and experiences they need to thrive in the business world.

“USD School of Business Administration faculty members are actively engaged in applied research and are able to bring this research into the classroom. In doing so, we are able to add both rigor and relevance to the topics we teach.” C. David Light, Ph.D. Associate Dean Professor of Marketing

The faculty of the School of Business Administration is comprised of over 70 Ph.D's, including five Fulbright Scholars, having authored more than 100 books in the last four years within their respective disciplines. During this same time period, they have published approximately 150 referred journal articles, edited six books, served as editors of two academic journals, and have had works published in over 300 scholarly proceedings.

In addition to their expertise, our faculty have had extensive and varied experiences living and working outside of the U.S. They are frequently invited to speak at international conferences and seminars and are also asked to consult and serve on Advisory Boards for global organizations.

Small classes at the School of Business Administration promote interactive learning where faculty and students are partners in the educational process.

Class statistics:

• Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
• Average undergraduate program class size: 33 students
• Average graduate program class size: 17 students