Dr. Sara Walton

Professor

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Biography

Sara Walton is a professor at the University of Otago, specializing in sustainability and climate change in business. She possesses extensive expertise in areas such as carbon footprints, climate change innovation, and low-carbon transitions. Sara has published widely in academic journals and is a regular columnist for the local newspaper, the Otago Daily Times. She has involved herself in various externally funded interdisciplinary projects, including the Energy Cultures programme and a project funded by Australian Aid focusing on energy transitions in Vanuatu. Moreover, she plays a key role in collaborations aimed at understanding corporate decisions regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate action reporting. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on organizations and sustainability, where she aims to cultivate future professionals in sustainability. Sara is also the President-Elect of the Academy of Management Australia New Zealand and has been an active board member for six years. Additionally, she co-developed a theme for Otago's Climate Change Network and contributes to various local and national sustainability initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

MANT337 Organisations Sustainability MANT437 Organisations Sustainability

Requirements for University of Otago

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
Writing
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:50
Reading
Required:50
Writing
Required:50
Speaking
Required:50
Overall
Required:58
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the same subject or equivalent Approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Application Checklist
  • Scanned copies of official tertiary transcripts
  • Certified copy of passport personal details page
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official English translation of documents (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The generic Master of Science (MSc) requirements apply to departments like Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, and Zoology.