Dr. Pauline Downer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pauline Downer completed her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at Memorial University of Newfoundland and earned her Chartered Accounting designation while articling at Ernst & Young. She also completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants' In-Depth Tax Program. In 1998, she graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she was awarded the university's gold medal for academic excellence in the all-course master's program. Her research interests focus on areas such as taxation, governance, accounting organizations, small business, and MBA education, especially accounting education within MBA programs. Currently, she serves as the chair of the Faculty of Business Administration's teaching committee and is a member of the promotions and tenure committee for the 2012/2013 academic year. Additionally, she chairs the Institute's Complaints Authorization Committee.

Research Interests

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)