Scott Hensley

Scott Hensley is a Full-Time Faculty member and Professor of Practice at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the Department of Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship within the Cox School of Business. He teaches courses such as BLI 1210, BLI 6202, and MNO 3370, focusing on accounting ethics, higher education finance, and business leadership. His career at SMU spans over 11 years, transitioning from career services and graduate admissions to full-time teaching, following the completion of his doctorate in higher education.

Education:

• EdD, Southern Methodist University
• BBA (Accounting), SMU Cox School of Business
• BA (Economics), SMU Dedman College
• MBA, Vanderbilt University

Research Interests: Scott's work centers on Accounting Ethics and Higher Education Finance, with broader connections to Finance, Business Ethics, and Education.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, he worked as a public accountant at EY and a consultant with KPMG. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at SMU’s Business Leadership Institute before transitioning to full-time teaching.