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Blaine McCormick serves as Associate Professor at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, where he teaches foundational courses to approximately 500 first-year students per semester. His entrepreneurship course was nationally recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the top nine in the United States in 2009, and he is frequently featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Time, and ABC World News Tonight for his expertise on Benjamin Franklin's business practices.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Management from Texas A&M University (1996)
- MS in Human Resources Management from Texas A&M University (1989)
- BBA in Management from Abilene Christian University (1988)
McCormick's research centers on business history with emphasis on Benjamin Franklin and America's greatest entrepreneurs, while exploring ethical dimensions through Christian business principles and supply chain management. His work bridges historical analysis with practical applications, particularly for entrepreneurs in developing economies where he employs innovative teaching methods using everyday objects like Coca-Cola bottles to convey complex business concepts.
His scholarly output (2003-2020) reveals consistent focus on historical business leadership, ethical frameworks, and pedagogical innovation. Key themes include replication studies of entrepreneurial rankings, unconventional negotiation case analyses, and integration of faith-based ethics into business operations, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach that connects historical business practices with contemporary educational challenges.
His primary recognition includes:
- Inc. magazine's designation of his entrepreneurship course among the nation's top nine (2009)
As an undergraduate educator teaching foundational business courses to large cohorts, McCormick demonstrates significant commitment to student development despite no documented graduate advising. The absence of grant references suggests his scholarly impact derives primarily from publications and pedagogical innovation rather than externally funded research projects.
McCormick's field-based methodology emphasizes real-world application over formal laboratory settings, with media engagements serving as primary dissemination channels. His work with undereducated entrepreneurs in developing countries exemplifies a practical, resource-constrained approach to business education that transcends traditional academic boundaries.
