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Sharon Simmons, Ph.D. · Jackson State University
JSU · College of Business · Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Sharon Simmons, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Jackson State University. A Hampton University HBCU alumna with a Ph.D. from Syracuse University in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises and a dual J.D. / M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia. A professor, entrepreneur, and experienced consultant.

Faculty Profile

Dr. Sharon Simmons, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Hampton U. HBCU Alumna Faculty Since 2020
Biography

Dr. Sharon Simmons's biography

Faculty member since 2020

Dr. Sharon Simmons is a professor, entrepreneur and experienced consultant to governments, communities, organizations and individuals.

Professional Identity

Three roles, four consulting audiences

Multi-Role Professional

Professor. Entrepreneur. Consultant.

Professor

Academic educator

Entrepreneur

Business practitioner

Consultant

Experienced advisor

Consulting Practice Audiences

Governments

Communities

Organizations

Individuals

Education

Four degrees across three institutions

Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises from Syracuse University, a dual J.D. / M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia, and a B.S. in Accounting from Hampton University (HBCU).

Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises

Syracuse University

Specialized doctoral program

J.D. / M.S. in Accounting

University of Virginia

Dual Degree · Law + Accounting

B.S. in Accounting

Hampton University

HBCU Alumna

Research Interest

Diverse entrepreneurs and capital acquisition

“The effects on diverse institutional frameworks on the capital acquisition of diverse entrepreneurs.”

Research Focus

Contact Dr. Simmons

For questions about entrepreneurship education, research collaboration on diverse entrepreneurs and capital acquisition, consulting inquiries, or professional connections, contact Dr. Simmons directly.

Get in Touch

Contact Information

Direct Phone
Office Location
Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship
College of Business
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Department Main Line
Accounting Personnel
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