Professor Dr. William Bradford

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Biography

William Bradford is a Professor Emeritus at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. He earned his PhD from Ohio State University in 1972 and has a rich academic and administrative background, having held positions such as Dean of the UW Business School from 1994 to 1999, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Business and Management from 1991 to 1994. With expertise in areas including business valuation, corporate finance, and minority business initiatives, he has contributed significantly to the field. Notable awards include the Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio State University and being a 2013 inductee of the Minority Business Hall of Fame. Bradford has also been involved in significant research projects sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, focusing on the challenges faced by minority firms. In addition to his academic duties, he has served as the President of the National Economic Association and has been involved in various capacities that influence graduate management education.

Research Interests

Business Valuation Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Dividend Payout Policy Financial Institutions Household Finance Small Business Finance Venture Capital

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

Foster School of Business, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Continuing academic and research contributions in the field of business.

Dean

1994-01-01 — 1999-01-01

UW Business School • Seattle, WA

Oversaw academic programs and administration of the business school.

Associate Dean Academic Affairs

1991-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Maryland School of Business and Management • College Park, MD

Managed academic affairs and curriculum development.

Chairman Finance Department

1984-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of Maryland School of Business and Management • College Park, MD

Led the finance department focusing on academic excellence.

Assistant Associate Professor

1972-01-01 — 1980-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Provided instruction in finance and business economics.

Awards

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Rockefeller Foundation Research Fellowship

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Federal Reserve Board Visiting Scholar

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Mellon Foundation Fellow

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Minority Business Hall Fame Inductee

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
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  • 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.