William Brent
Professor
Finance & International Business
Howard University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. William Brent joined the Department of Finance, International Business and Insurance in 1990, after serving as Controller at the National Naval Medical Center, U.S. Navy, Financial Planner at Georgetown University Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of the National Capital Region, and Faculty Mentor at Walden University. His primary research areas of interest include: Merger and Acquisitions, Capital Structure, and Corporate Finance Case Studies. Brent has received several awards and distinctions including Professor of the year, 1997, 1999, and 2002 at Howard University School of Business. He has taught: Principles of Finance, Finance Theory, Financial Management, Financial Policy & Decision-making, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Financial Strategy.
Research Interest
Finance, International Business