Sean M. Davis

Sean M. Davis is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of North Florida (UNF), part of the Coggin College of Business. He oversees 20+ faculty members in a department serving over 900 majors. His expertise spans FinTech, ESG, investments, financial modeling, and behavioral finance, with a career transition from corporate roles to academia in 2003.

Education includes a PhD in Finance from Florida Atlantic University (2011), an MBA from the University of Rhode Island, and a BA from Vassar College. His research focuses on mergers & acquisitions, short selling dynamics, growth options valuation, and the impact of social media on SME strategies.

Recent publications explore manufacturing industry post-acquisition efficiencies, high-tech merger premiums, and social media exploitation by businesses. His work bridges corporate governance, financial innovation, and technology-driven market behaviors.