Dr. Mairead O Connor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mairead O'Connor is an Assistant Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Business Information Systems. She obtained her PhD from the National University of Ireland Galway, where she concentrated on inclusive design within the realm of digital technologies. Her research encompasses four primary areas: designing technologies for marginalized communities across Asia and Oceania employing design science methodologies; enhancing government digital services with a focus on usability and inclusion; optimizing design processes within large-scale technology enterprises; and applying inclusive design principles in sectors like Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Mairead has contributed to high-impact publications including the International Conference on Information Systems and the Information Management Journal, and she has been acknowledged with the National Diversity Inclusion Award for her significant contributions to technology and business fields, particularly concerning minority and underrepresented groups.

Research Interests

Awards

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Diversity Inclusion Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.