Dr. Linda Scott

Professor

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Biography

Linda is known for creating the concept of the Double X Economy and is the founder of Power Shift and the Oxford Forum for Women in the World Economy. Her work portrays a Double X Economy perspective that describes the roles of women as consumers, investors, donors, and workers in both developed and developing countries. She has contributed to various high-profile publications such as the World Economic Forum, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek, particularly concerning gender issues. Selected as one of the Top 25 Global Thinkers by Prospect magazine in 2014 and 2015, Linda is also a finalist for the Thinkers 50 “Breakthrough Thinker” award in 2012. Linda has been instrumental in initiatives targeting women’s economic empowerment, including the Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative and the International Business Women’s Leadership Council. Her teaching focuses on the intersection of culture, management, and consumer behavior, and she has been involved in mentoring programs to empower women in developing nations.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Saïd Business School • Oxford

Teaching and research in business administration with a focus on women's empowerment and consumer behavior.

Founder

2014-01-01 — Present

Power Shift and the Oxford Forum for Women in the World Economy • Oxford

Leading initiatives and research to financially empower women globally.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.