Dr. Michele Bowring

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michele Bowring is an Associate Professor (retired) from the Department of Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph. She has an extensive background in Leadership Studies, holding a PhD from the University of Leicester and an MBA from a joint program between York University and Université Laval. Over her career spanning several years, she has contributed significantly to the academic community, including roles at the University of Manitoba and the University of Guelph where she has served as Graduate Coordinator for both MSc and PhD programs in Management. Bowring's teaching philosophy emphasizes engaging students and fostering active participation in their learning experience. She has advised numerous graduate students, contributing to their research in areas including leadership identity and the interplay of gender and sexuality in the workplace. Bowring has received nominations for teaching awards, reflecting her dedication to education. Her research is focused on leadership identity, particularly regarding the dynamics of visible and non-visible minority identities. She has published and presented multiple papers on themes of leadership, discrimination, and the complexities of identity in various organizational contexts. Currently, she is working on projects that examine the effects of gender on leadership and team dynamics in organizational settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (retired)

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Leadership, Strategy, and Research Methods. Served as Graduate Coordinator for MSc Management and PhD Management programs.

Faculty Member

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Taught Leadership and Strategy courses and held roles such as chair of the School of Business PhD committee.

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).