Biography

Dr. Busra Agcayazi is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Howard University School of Business. She joined the team in the Fall of 2023, coming from NYU Stern School of Business. Her research primarily focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions, CEO Backgrounds, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Dr. Agcayazi's work has been recognized at prestigious conferences, including the American Economic Association (AEA), Financial Management Association (FMA), Midwest Finance Association (MFA), and Southern Finance Association (SFA). At Howard University Business School, she teaches Principles of Finance, Financial Management, and International Business courses. 

Publications 

• Agcayazi, B., A. M. Hibbert, and T. Morillon. 2024. CEO international background and cross-border M&As. Journal of Banking & Finance 164:107129. 

  CEO International Background and Cross-Border M&As

• Agcayazi, B., G. Lonare, and A. Tuncez. 2024. The influence of socially responsible practices on corporate hedging. British Accounting Review 101502.

  The Influence of Socially Responsible Practices on Corporate Hedging

Media Features and Contributions

• Columbia University. CLS Blue Sky Blog. 2025. “How Foreign Experience of Acquirer CEOs Affects Shareholder Returns.” 

   https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/2025/08/27/how-foreign-experience-of-acquirer-ceos-affects-shareholder-returns/

• Howard University. The Dig. 2025. “Dr. Busra Agcayazi Explores How Globally Minded CEOs Shape Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions Success.” 

  https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/dr-busra-agcayazi-explores-how-globally-minded-ceos-shape-cross-border-mergers-and-acquisitions