Dr. Clara Zhou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Clara Zhou is an Associate Professor in Finance at Macquarie Business School. She is an expert in corporate finance, banking, and climate finance with published research in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance and the Journal of Banking & Finance. Her work addresses critical issues at the intersection of financial markets and sustainability. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Zhou serves as an Associate Editor for the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal and is a Deputy Editor for Accounting & Finance. She has held visiting academic appointments at institutions like the University of Georgia and Cornell University. Dr. Zhou has received a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Queensland and has served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer prior to her current position. She actively engages in Ph.D. supervision and mentorship, with her doctoral students presenting at leading international conferences. Dr. Zhou has been involved in various committees, including the Macquarie Business School Faculty Board and the Gender Equity Committee, and regularly contributes to discussions on sustainable finance and financial regulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching sustainability and corporate finance while supervising PhD research.

Awards

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International CSR Research Forum Paper Award

2023-01-01
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AFAANZ 2023 Paper Award

2023-01-01
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AsianFA 2021 Paper Award

2021-01-01
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Department of Planning and Environment Research Grant

2021-01-01
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Excellence Research (Early Career Researcher Category)

2022-01-01
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Honorary award

2017-01-01

Courses

Environmental Finance Financial Statement Analysis Modelling Corporate Finance Master Research

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).