Dr. Fay Rola Rubzen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fay Rola-Rubzen is an agricultural economist and development economist with extensive experience in farming systems research, farmer behavior analysis, and agribusiness supply chain analysis. She has worked with various organizations including the UN-FAO and the Asian Development Bank. Since joining the University of Western Australia in 2018, she leads a research program focused on understanding farm-household management decisions in the Eastern Gangetic Plains, alongside other international projects related to sustainable farming systems. Before UWA, Fay held several academic positions including Deputy Dean Research at Curtin Business School and Associate Professor at Curtin University. Her research interests include agricultural economics, sustainable agricultural development, and behavioral economics, emphasizing gender and poverty issues in food security.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in various aspects of agricultural and development economics.

Deputy Dean Research Development Director

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Curtin Business School, Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Oversaw research initiatives and programs, focusing on higher degree research.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2018-01-01

School of Management and School of Agriculture and Environment, Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Taught courses and conducted research in agricultural and resource economics.

Core Project Leader

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre • Perth, Australia

Managed and led core projects related to sustainable desert businesses.

Senior Lecturer

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Muresk Institute, Curtin University of Technology • Perth, Australia

Contributed to teaching and research in agricultural economics.

Lecturer

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Curtin University of Technology • Perth, Australia

Engaged in teaching responsibilities and academic research.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.