Grant McQueen

We have asked a few of our professors why they teach at BYU, what they hope students gain from their classes, and what advice they would give the incoming students. Today we will hear from Grant McQueen, our William Edwards Professor of Finance. Enjoy!

-The Blog Team

I joined the faculty at BYU in 1989 after graduating with a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Washington. I teach Corporate Finance to first-year MBA students; I try to make the course challenging and relevant. Some say my sense of humor is too sarcastic and ironic—I consider this a compliment.

I taught at the University of Washington and Arizona State. Borrowing from my college Prof. Pinegar, the reason I teach at BYU is because at UW and ASU I taught finance, but at BYU, I teach students. I love finance, but prefer to dedicate myself to something bigger than finance. I’m at BYU to prepare students to have great careers, but more importantly, to teach them to help others around the world.

JoLene and I live in Mapleton with our four children. We have a large garden and a small orchard. The McQueens enjoy sports, reading, family outings, and each other--most of the time.

-Grant McQueen, Ph.D.

Finance Professor, Department of Finance