Dr. Conor O Kane

Professor

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Biography

Conor O'Kane is a professor at the University of Otago in the Department of Management. His research focuses on strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurial processes, with a particular emphasis on university-industry engagement and academic entrepreneurship. Throughout his eight years with the Science and Technological Innovation National Science Challenge, Conor led longitudinal research projects that yielded significant insights into the functioning of science teams and their engagement with stakeholders throughout the innovation process. He has collaborated with international colleagues on pioneering research concerning competitive behaviors and the role of identity in knowledge transfer among publicly funded principal investigators. Additionally, Conor has conducted research on firm turnaround strategies, innovation capabilities, and entrepreneurial behaviors in developing economies. He heads the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship program at the Otago Business School and previously served as the Director of the Master of Entrepreneurship. In his teaching, Conor delivers courses in strategic management, innovation, and entrepreneurship to undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Otago

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:50
Reading
Required:50
Writing
Required:50
Speaking
Required:50
Overall
Required:58
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the same subject or equivalent Approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Application Checklist
  • Scanned copies of official tertiary transcripts
  • Certified copy of passport personal details page
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official English translation of documents (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The generic Master of Science (MSc) requirements apply to departments like Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, and Zoology.