Dr. Linda Duxbury

Professor

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Biography

Linda Duxbury is a Chancellor's Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. She has had a prominent academic career, focused extensively on the intersection of work and family dynamics, employee well-being, and change management. Dr. Duxbury has conducted comprehensive studies, including national research involving over 70,000 Canadian employees, addressing work-life balance and the impact of generational differences on work values. Furthermore, she has evaluated the effects of office technology on employee welfare and the overarching themes of workload and workforce transformation. Her recent endeavors include examining the sustainability of policing in Canada and the well-being of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic through partnerships with organizations like MITACS and SSHRC. Dr. Duxbury has published extensively in both academic and practitioner literature and has delivered over 500 plenary talks addressing complex issues in public and private sectors. Her areas of expertise also encompass supportive work environments and managing change in the workforce.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.