Dr. John Peters

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Peters is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and also affiliated with the Department of Sociology. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in History from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in Political Science from York University. His research interests span various domains including trade unions, labor relations, inequality, comparative public policy, decarbonization, and environmental labor studies. Peters has published influential works such as 'Jobs Inequality: Financialization, Post-Democracy Labour Market Deregulation in Canada' and 'Canadian Labour Policy Politics.' He serves as the Director of the Master of Employment Relations Program and teaches courses on labor relations, sustainability, and just transition policies. Additionally, Peters holds a research fellowship at the Inter-University Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT) at the University of Montreal and is recognized for his contributions to academic research and policy development regarding labor and climate change.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2001-09-01 — Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Teaches courses on labor relations and sustainability and oversees the Master of Employment Relations program.

Awards

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SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (Co-investigator)

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SSHRC Engage Grant (co-investigator)

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SSHRC Connection Grant (co-investigator)

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)