Dr. Ishbel Mcwha Hermann

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Biography

Ishbel McWha-Hermann holds a Personal Chair in Work and Organisational Psychology at the University of Edinburgh Business School. She serves as the Deputy Director (Academic) of the MBA Programme, where she is responsible for academic leadership of various MBA formats, including Full-Time, Executive and Online. Her research critically examines fairness perceptions regarding HR policies and practices, particularly within international development organizations. This involves applying theories from organisational justice and workplace diversity to explore issues like decent work, living wages, and the experiences of marginalized workers. Ishbel advocates for fair reward policies and practices through initiatives such as Project Fair, which addresses pay disparities within international NGOs. She has contributed her expertise to the United Nations and various international organisations, focusing on sustainable development and poverty reduction. A Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Ishbel is also an Academic Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
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:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing