Dr. Michael Cox

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Cox held the position of Director at the Centre for Studies in Leadership, where his responsibilities included strategic leadership of the CSL research centre and the development of leadership programs. He has seven years of experience in graduate faculty roles, focusing on the development and launching of distance MA Leadership and MBA programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Michael has international experience in project management and has worked with various organizations including CIBC, Fidelity Investments, and Health Services sectors. He specializes in values-based leadership, learning systems, and strategizing implementation in order to build sustainable leadership development. His formal studies include a PhD from Union (Ohio) in international management, and an MA from Western Washington University. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science and a member of the International Leadership Association. Michael's research interests focus on values-based leadership, knowledge transfer, and strategic implementation to enhance inter-agency collaboration in complex contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).