Dr. Jeff Foote

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeff Foote is an Associate Professor in Operations Management at the University of Otago, teaching courses that include business principles, managing organizations, and contemporary issues in sustainable business. His research focuses on applying systemic participative methods to address complex 'wicked problems' in various areas, particularly healthcare quality improvement, sexual violence prevention, and freshwater management. With extensive experience in interdisciplinary bicultural research, he has successfully undertaken consulting projects in collaboration with local governments, NGOs, and businesses. Jeff is an active member of Te Maea: Māori Economy Enterprise Network and has supervised numerous PhD students whose projects explore significant social topics intersecting with systems thinking. His ongoing projects are well-funded and aim to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of health services.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Otago • Dunedin, New Zealand

Teaching in Operations Management and conducting research in systemic participative methods.

Courses

BSNS 411 Business Principles MANT 251 Managing Organisations MANT 450 Governance and Social Responsibility MANT 447 Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Business BDBA 912 Strategy Growth

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.