Dr. Michael Carney

Professor

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Biography

Michael Carney is a Professor at Concordia University specializing in management, particularly in the areas of corporate governance and family business dynamics. His research extensively covers corporate organizational strategies within Asian family-owned business groups, focusing on how distinct governance systems impact firm capabilities and national competitiveness. Carney has held the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management and has published articles in leading journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and the Journal of Management Studies. He has authored and edited several notable texts, including 'The De Gruyter Handbook of Business Families'. His academic work includes a wide array of peer-reviewed publications addressing topics such as business group affiliation and export performance and the influence of national governance structures on business operations. Carney’s educational background includes a PhD from the University of Bradford, and his expertise lies in examining the intersection of economic development and entrepreneurship.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.