Dr. Sandra Kiffin Petersen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sandra Kiffin-Petersen is a Senior Lecturer at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia, with expertise in organisational behaviour, leadership, work team effectiveness, and negotiation. She has taught courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, receiving numerous nominations for teaching awards. Sandra was awarded her PhD in organisational behaviour in 2003, and her research interests include workplace emotions, team effectiveness, and trust in organisations. Over the years, she has actively engaged in consulting for various private sector organisations, focusing on team design and negotiation training. Sandra has published and presented her work extensively at national and international conferences. Additionally, she serves on several editorial boards and has held significant roles within academic committees. Sandra received a Teaching Fellowship in 2005 and has been recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer by the Academy of Management. Her ongoing research includes projects on trust and artificial intelligence, the impact of emotions on trainee surgeons' performance, and the effects of shame on unethical behavior within organisations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaches and consults in organisational behaviour and management.

Lecturer

1997-01-01 — 1999-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Coordinated honours programs and taught courses in organisational and labour studies.

Associate Lecturer

1994-01-01 — 1995-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Taught courses in organisational and labour studies.

Private Management Consultant

1992-01-01 — 1994-12-31

Consulted on management and organisational behaviour.

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2014-08-12
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Excellence in Teaching Award

2008-01-01
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Leadership Stream Paper Award

2006-12-01

Courses

MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour Leadership MGMT5647 Negotiation Behaviour

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
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  • 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.