Dr. Fiona Edgar

Professor

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Biography

Fiona Edgar is a professor specializing in human resource management at the University of Otago. With a background in industry before entering tertiary education, Fiona's research primarily focuses on the implications of human resource management (HRM) on employee wellbeing and the relationships between HRM and organizational performance. Her doctoral research examined the impact of legislation on HRM policy and practice, earning her the Bright Futures Doctoral Scholarship. Between 2016 and 2019, Fiona held the position of Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies and is currently the Head of the Department of Management. She has made significant contributions to the field, including a notable article co-authored with Alan Geare and Ian McAndrew, which was awarded for its excellence and featured in top management journals. As an educator, Fiona is responsible for teaching courses in managing people and strategic human resource management, in addition to overseeing students’ research in DBA programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Otago • Dunedin, New Zealand

Head of the Department of Management, specializing in HRM and organizational performance.

Courses

MANT 250 Managing People MANT 345 Strategic Human Resource Management MANT553 Human Resource Management

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.