Samuel Wilson

Dr. Samuel Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU), where he joined the faculty in 2023. His academic expertise lies at the intersection of international business, entrepreneurship, and strategic operations management.

Education:

• B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
• M.B.A., Mahidol University of Thailand
• Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Dr. Wilson's research focuses on international business success strategies, particularly in the Chinese market, informed by nearly a decade of professional experience with the Walt Disney Company in Asia. His work explores cross-cultural business practices, global marketing, and entrepreneurial development in emerging markets. He is particularly interested in how Western companies can effectively navigate Asian business environments.

His scholarship has appeared in the International Journal of Management Education, French Journal of Industrial Management, and Asian Political Science Review, and he is the author of the Amazon #1 new release book The Real Rules of Business Success in China. He has presented at major academic conferences including the Academy of Management and the Academy of International Business.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Dr. Wilson is actively involved in mentoring students and guiding them in solving real-world business challenges and launching entrepreneurial ventures. He teaches courses in Entrepreneurship & Ideation, International Business, Production & Operations Management, and Business Policy & Strategy. While no formal grants or advising records are listed, his applied research and industry background strongly support experiential learning and student innovation.

There is no mention of specific research labs or collaborative teams, but his affiliation with BVU’s business programs suggests integration within the university’s academic and entrepreneurial ecosystem.