Education

2003 Missouri Southern State University, BSBA
2005 Drake University, MBA
2009 University of Arkansas, Ph.D.
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Courses Taught

Financial Markets and Derivatives
Investment Portfolio Management
Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
International Finance
Financial Management

Career Specialties

Scott Miller’s research interests include financial markets and institutions, behavioral finance, microfinance and economic development. 

Professional and Community Activities

Miller’s research has been published in 20 peer-reviewed outlets including the Journal of International Money and Finance, Journal of Financial Stability, Journal of Economics and Finance and Journal of Economics and Business. He has presented his work at the San Francisco Federal Reserve and various conferences including the Financial Management Association (FMA), Midwest Finance Association (MFA), Southern Finance Association (SFA) and the Southwest Finance Association (SWFA).  He was awarded the Best Paper Award by the Academy of Economics and Finance (AEF) and the Institute for Business and Finance Research (IBFR). 

Miller has also been actively involved with inner-city communities in both Florida and California. In 2018 he created a nonprofit organization, now CHARGE Co-Creating. This initiative works to help entrepreneurs living in inner-city communities that lack access to traditional financial and economic resources. These business owners are surrounded by a team of business experts and student interns to provide that support and lower the inherent risks of starting their business. Miller also serves on the board of directors for the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center and the Advisory Board of WeMentor 360, both based in south-central Los Angeles. He has spoken to several inner-city schools across the nation and directs the Shawn Patterson Memorial Basketball Camp every year in Los Angeles and Tampa.

Honors and Awards

Outstanding Faculty Advisor - The University of Tampa 2023, 2024
Best Paper Award - Academy of Economics and Finance (AEF) 2018
John and Francis Duggan Professor of Finance - Pepperdine University 2016
Respess Research Fellow in Finance - Pepperdine University 2013-2015
Seaver Fellow in Finance - Pepperdine University 2013
Howard A. White Award for Teaching Excellence - Pepperdine University 2012
External Research Grant - Equipment Leasing and Financing Foundation (ELFF) 2011
Excellence in Teaching Award - Walton College of Business 2008