Dr. Walter Fernandez

Professor

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Biography

After spending 20 years in the corporate sector, Walter moved into academia in 2003, focusing on managing programs and complex projects. His work primarily concerns the deployment of technology to realize significant transformation benefits, addressing societal challenges such as rapid urbanization and the development of smart cities. He has a deep interest in co-creation and digital platforms that address various challenges faced by refugees and migrants. Walter has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in leading conferences and journals and is an active member of the international information systems community. He has served as a Senior Editor for the Journal of the Association for Information Systems and an Associate Editor for Information Systems Research. Previously, he held the position of Associate Editor at the European Journal of Information Systems. Walter continues to engage actively in research and pro-bono work, collaborating with non-profit organizations, local and state government bodies, and private entities to deploy smart technologies across Australia and Europe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.