Dr. Visveswara Avvari

Professor

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Biography

Visveswara Mohan Avvari is a Professor and the Deputy Head of Engagement & Impact at the School of Business, Monash University, Malaysia. He received his Doctorate in Management Innovation from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore in 1997. Prior to joining Monash University, he was a faculty member at Nottingham University Business School in Malaysia, where he held several leadership roles including Director of Research and Acting Dean. His teaching and research interests center on innovation strategy, with a particular focus on sustainability and responsible business strategies. His work on innovation systems emphasizes fostering inter-organizational linkages to aid organizations in developing innovations that contribute to sustainable development. He has published extensively in international journals and has served in editorial roles for various publications in the field of innovation policy. Additionally, he has acted as a resource person for numerous training programs related to innovation and sustainability with organizations like the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) and UNESCO. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those that aim to enhance education and promote sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Deputy Head (Engagement & Impact)

2010-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Malaysia

Leading engagement and impact initiatives in the School of Business.

Faculty Member

— Present

Nottingham University Business School • Malaysia

Held various leadership positions, including Director of Research and Acting Dean.

Requirements for Monash University

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
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.