Dr. Kate Brown
Associate Professor and Acting Chair
Department of Business, Management, and Accounting
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Title: Associate Professor
Degrees and Universities:
Ph.D, University of Connecticut, 1989
MBA, University of Connecticut, 1983
BA, University of Connecticut, 1973
Office Location: Kiah Hall, Rm. 2102
Phone: (410)-651-7596
E-mail: kbrown@umes.edu
Dr. Kate Brown is currently Acting Chair of the Department, and is an Associate Professor with teaching specialties in Finance and Statistics. She received a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Connecticut. Prior to her appointment at UMES, Dr. Brown spent 17 years in New Zealand, where she was Chair of the Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis at the University of Otago in Dunedin. Her experiences in New Zealand included a five year appointment on the New Zealand Commerce Commission. She has authored numerous publications in refereed journals, including one best paper awards. Her research interests include dividend policy, entrepreneurship, financial market analysis, mergers, and bankruptcy prediction. She developed the Finance Concentration for the Business Administration Major, and has introduced three new Finance courses since her appointment in 2005.
Courses Taught:
- Business Statistics I and II
- Financial Management
- Principles of Real Estate
- Advanced Financial Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Professional Background
- Accounting
- Small Business Owner
- Company Director
- Small Business Consulting
Research Interest:
- Prediction of company bankruptcy
- Effects of culture on entrepreneurial behavior
- Changes in market behavior resulting from changes in structural elements.
Curriculum Vitae
.JPG "Maroon Hawks")
UMES...A Smart Place to Grow...
BACK TO TOP