Dr. Leta Beard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leta Beard is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, specializing in Marketing and International Business. She has extensive experience in global business strategy, international marketing, and education, with a career that includes roles in consulting and marketing management. Beard has been involved with the University of Washington since 1995 and has contributed significantly to undergraduate education as evidenced by several teaching awards. Her areas of expertise include case competitions and experiential learning, aimed at enhancing student engagement and applying real-world challenges in the classroom. Beard has held various positions in consulting across different countries and has actively participated in academic leadership as a faculty advisor for several student organizations and international programs. Her dedication to teaching and mentorship has earned her recognition as Faculty of the Year multiple times by the American Marketing Association and the Foster School.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching courses and mentoring students in the fields of Marketing and International Business.

Consultant

— Present

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education • International

Provided consulting services related to business education and marketing strategies.

Awards

#1

Foster School of Business Undergraduate Faculty of the Year

#1

Foster School of Business Marketing and International Business Professor of the Year

#1

Foster School of Business Undergraduate Faculty of the Year

#1

UW Dean’s Award Excellence Undergraduate Teaching

#1

UW American Marketing Association Outstanding Faculty Award

#1

UW American Marketing Association Greatest Asset Award

#1

UW Distinguished Teaching Award

#1

Wells Fargo Faculty Award Undergraduate Teaching

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.