Scott Beaulier

Scott Beaulier is proud to serve as the H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of Business. Over his decades-long career in higher education leadership, Scott has built a track record of developing business programs that fuse the structure of the classroom with the realities of business in the 21st century.

Forming tomorrow’s business leaders involves more than textbooks and case studies – character, knowledge, and experience are the foundations for successful graduates in an ever-changing world. Scott takes this “all of the above approach” to education into his role at the University of Wyoming.

He certainly agrees: The world needs more cowboys … in business!

Scott’s bio

Academic enrichment and community engagement are Scott’s priorities
at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

Sound, innovative research, and exceptional faculty form the core components for effective education. Building out from that strength, Scott has a deep appreciation for perspectives of current CEOs and employers, and firmly believes that listening to their needs is critical to developing effective academic programs. Deliberate relationship building and collaboration between the campus and the boardroom — factory, shop, or lab — enhances the educational experience for students. Scott uses these guideposts to lead exceptional programs.

Prior to joining the University of Wyoming, Scott served as the Ronald & Kaye Olson Dean of Business at North Dakota State University (NDSU). During his tenure, Scott led the undergraduate and graduate College of Business programs to achieve many historic successes.

Before his role at NDSU, Scott served as Executive Director at the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty in the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. From 2010 to 2015, Scott served as Executive Director of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University. Under his leadership, the Johnson Center grew into a robust academic center: In just three years, Scott recruited seven top-notch Ph.D. economists to the campus and expanded the program offerings to include both a major and a Master of Arts in economics.

In addition to leading the Johnson Center, Scott served as Chair of the Division of Economics and Finance at Troy University and, earlier in his career at Mercer University, was the BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism, Chair of the Economics Department, and Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research in Public Policy & Capitalism.

Scott earned an undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University.

Generating New Ideas. Solving Big Problems.

“I believe business schools should serve students and businesses. As our country struggles with how to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education, I am committed to being part of the solution. I have consistently proven that making academic degrees affordable and accessible does not mean sacrificing quality. It just requires responding to the modern marketplace, integrating the latest technologies and not being afraid to drop the status quo.”