Dr. Nikki Schonfeldt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nikki Schonfeldt is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Western Australia's Business School. With over twenty years of experience in university teaching, she has made significant contributions to the field of accounting education. Nikki has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and the ECR Accounting Education Award at the 2023 AFAANZ conference. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and continually works to enhance the student learning experience through innovative teaching methods. Her research interests include Financial Accounting Education, Educational Technology, and developing ICT skills for accounting graduates. Nikki has actively contributed to the design and delivery of courses and teaching materials, including the online Accounting units offered in UWA's MBA and MPA programs. Her involvement in multiple research projects shows her commitment to the advancement of accounting education. She seeks to bridge theory and practice while designing learning activities that purposefully develop essential behavioral competencies in students.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in accounting.

Project Manager

2002-01-01 — 2004-12-31

Thuthuka Project, University of Johannesburg • Johannesburg, South Africa

Managed project focused on training accounting scholars.

Awards

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AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

2024-02-26
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AFAANZ ECR Accounting Education Award

2023-07-03

Courses

Introductory Financial Accounting Accounting Accounting Information Systems (ACCT2242) Accounting Information Systems (ACCT5532) ACCT1100 Business Reporting Analysis

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.