Dr. Jill Sweeney

Professor

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Biography

Jill Sweeney was awarded a PhD in marketing in 1995. Her academic research focuses on services marketing, value co-creation, customer engagement, and word-of-mouth. She has published widely in leading journals, including the Journal of Retailing, Australian Journal of Management, Psychology & Marketing, and Journal of Service Research. Jill has served as Chair of the Australian Marketing and Social Research Society National Council and was the co-chair for the ANZMAC 2005 conference in Fremantle. She was also Associate Dean of Research and Research Training at the University of Western Australia Business School from 2008-2010 and has played a significant role in research education committees, mentoring junior staff. Her qualifications include a BSc from the University of Bristol, a Diploma in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Cambridge, and a Master of Business (Marketing) and PhD from Curtin University. Her future research interests include the role of word-of-mouth in energy-saving behaviors, co-creation of value in healthcare, and perceived value in financial planning. Jill has successfully secured numerous grants from the Australian Research Council for her research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Honorary Research Fellow, Emeritus Professor

2001-01-01 — 2023-10-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Oversee research initiatives and mentor junior staff.

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2007-12-31

University of Western Australia Business School • Perth

Led various research projects and contributed to curriculum development.

Senior Lecturer

1998-01-01 — 2000-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth

Taught courses in marketing and conducted research.

Lecturer

1995-01-01 — 1998-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth

Instructed undergraduate marketing courses.

Research Officer

1990-01-01 — 1991-12-31

Murdoch University • Perth

Conducted research assessments in social program evaluation.

Awards

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ANZMAC Distinguished Researcher of the Year

2018-12-05
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Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Paper Award

2009-01-01
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Outstanding Paper Award

2008-01-01

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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Specialization Notes

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