Dr. Christine Cooper

Professor

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Biography

Christine Cooper is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Edinburgh Business School, where she has served since February 2018. Prior to this role, she was a Professor at the University of Strathclyde for nearly two decades, holding various academic positions from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer. Christine's research focuses on the intersection of accounting practices and social issues, including the impacts of accounting on everyday lives, public sector accounting models, and taxation policies. She is a published author in notable journals and her work has been recognized with awards for its contribution to understanding accountability and social justice within the field. Christine has actively contributed to academic journals as Co-Editor-in-Chief for 'Critical Perspectives Accounting' and has organized numerous conferences regarding critical accounting perspectives. Her research interests include Accounting Activism, Social Impact Accounting, Neoliberalism in Accounting, and the role of accounting in the public sector. She is also involved in various external advisory roles, promoting living wage calculations and advocating for the accountability of governmental practices in Scotland.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-02-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh Business School • Edinburgh, Scotland

Chair in Accounting at the University of Edinburgh Business School.

Professor

1999-01-01 — 2018-01-31

University of Strathclyde • Glasgow, Scotland

Held multiple academic positions including Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in Accounting.

Senior Lecturer

1985-01-01 — 1988-12-31

Middlesex University • Middlesex, England

Senior lecturer responsible for teaching and curriculum development in accounting.

Lecturer

1981-01-01 — 1984-01-01

Erith College of Technology • Kent, England

Lectured in various business subjects focusing on accounting.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing