M. Mark Walker

Dr. M. Mark Walker is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Mississippi, specifically affiliated with the School of Business Administration and the Department of Finance. His academic and professional work spans corporate finance, business valuation, and financial markets.

Education:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University (1978)
• M.B.A. in Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University (1981)
• Ph.D. in Finance, Michigan State University (1988)

Dr. Walker's research focuses on corporate finance, business valuation, and economic damages estimation. His publications address topics such as mergers, corporate fraud impacts, and valuation models. His recent works emphasize strategic negotiations, financial constraints, and market-based valuation techniques.

Scientific Awards:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certified Business Appraiser (CBA; inactive status December 2022)

Dr. Walker serves as a financial consultant specializing in small business valuation and economic damages estimation. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the CFA Institute, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), and the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE).