George Washington University, Ph.D. Finance
George Washington University, M.S.F. (Master of Science in Finance)
California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Business
Adrian M. Cowan, Ph.D., CFP, joined the faculty of St. Mary's University in 2006. Since joining St. Mary's, she has received numerous awards for her teaching, research and service. She is the advisor for the University's student managed portfolio. This portfolio is managed using faith-based investment guidelines and all investment decisions are directed 100% by students. Dr. Cowan also teaches beginning investments, as well as portfolio management in the M.B.A. program.

Dr. Cowan's research interests include credit risk, financial derivatives, banking, and ethics in finance. She has published in such journals as the Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Financial Services Research, International Journal of Banking and Finance, International Business Review, Commercial Lending Review, and Bank Accounting and Finance.