Dr. Sharon Purchase

Professor

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Biography

Sharon Purchase is a Professor at the UWA Business School, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Marketing. With over 13 years of experience in the engineering sector, she has worked with both private and public organizations. After completing an MBA on a part-time basis, she transitioned into academia, studying for her PhD from 1996 to 1999. Her doctoral research focused on the internationalization processes of Australian engineering consultants and their business networks. Since becoming a full-time academic, Sharon has published numerous papers in leading international journals and has been invited to join several editorial boards, including her role as Associate Editor for the Australasian Marketing Journal. Her work has maintained strong ties to industry, contributing articles to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and holding various academic positions over the years. Additionally, she has secured significant funding for research projects related to innovation and market development, demonstrating her active engagement with industry issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Head of Department

2020-01-01 — Present

UWA Business School • Perth, Australia

Leading the Department of Marketing and overseeing academic programs.

Deputy Head of School (Research)

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

UWA Business School • Perth, Australia

Managed research activities and supported faculty research initiatives.

Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Central Queensland University • Rockhampton

Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Business Development Officer

1992-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Department of Business, Industry Regional Development • Queensland

Responsible for business development strategies and initiatives.

Awards

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UWA Business School Award Research Impact Innovation

2023-01-01

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.