Dr. Darren Baker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Darren Thomas Baker is a Lecturer in Responsible Leadership at Monash University. His research is focused on developing sustainable practices that address socio-economic inequalities and climate change. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Oxford and a PhD from King’s College London. Prior to entering academia, he worked as a management consultant with Accenture and Deloitte, developing projects for major corporations. His academic work utilizes innovative research methods, including art and psychodynamics, to uncover the emotional dynamics influencing organizational development. He supervises PhD students with interests in socio-economic inequality and the psychological impacts of climate change. He is also a member of the Monash Business School Committee for Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion and acts as a PRME Ambassador. Additionally, Baker has served in adjunct and visiting fellowships at several institutions and has extensive experience in executive education and large-scale course teaching. His work aims to foster inclusive environments that support career advancement and meaningful contributions to society.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC

Academic teaching and research in Responsible Leadership.

Assistant Professor

2017-08-15 — 2028-02-29

University College Dublin • Dublin, Ireland

Engagement in teaching and research activities.

Management Consultant

2011-07-01 — 2014-01-05

Deloitte • London, UK

Consultancy work for corporate clients in various sectors.

Management Consultant

2009-01-01 — 2011-06-30

Accenture, UK Limited • London, UK

Consultancy work involving project delivery for FTSE 100 companies.

Courses

Business Ethics Management

Requirements for Monash University

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
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.