Dr Marcus Rodrigs
Senior Lecturer
Newcastle Business School (Accounting and Finance)
- Email:marcus.rodrigs@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:Office: +61 (2) 49215993
All About Us - Dr Marcus Rodrigs
13 years ago, Marcus and his family travelled from their home in Singapore to Newcastle, not knowing the adventures that would await.
Marcus began teaching at the University in 2008 and while there have been many attempts to poach him (his words), no one can seem to pry him away from the good Newy life.
Hear more about Marcus' journey to Newcastle, navigating online learning and how he makes accounting fun for his students.
All About Us - Dr Marcus Rodrigs
13 years ago, Marcus and his family travelled from their home in Singapore to Newcastle, not knowing the adventures that would await.Marcus began teaching at the University in 2008 and while there have been many attempts to poach him (his…
Career Summary
Biography
Marcus is an National Award winning Accounting academic at the University of Newcastle since January 2008, assuming several leadership positions and currently holding three important roles within the institution:
- Deputy Head of School Postgraduate Teaching and Learning, Newcastle Business School
- University Lead Student Academic Conduct Officer
- College of Human and Social Futures International Student Support Coordinator
Marc also serves as Honorary Professor of Accounting with University of Dundee, UK and Tung Wah, Hongkong.
With a strong passion for teaching and learning, Marcus draws from his experience as a Risk Management Consultant at KPMG, one of the world's prominent Big4 public accounting firms. His dedication lies in simplifying accounting and financial concepts in a practical and meaningful manner, leaving a lasting impact on his audiences. He adeptly facilitates courses in accounting, financial management, corporate governance, and risk management.
Marcus has an extensive work history of over 28 years, encompassing both academic and consulting roles. His consulting experience spans across various industries, including banking and investment, software development, academia, power generation, electronics, government, research, retail, and not-for-profit organizations.
Transitioning from consulting to academia, Marcus' unwavering passion for accounting has garnered recognition from students and colleagues alike, both within Australia and internationally. Beyond his academic pursuits, he actively contributes to the community as a Consultant, Advisor, and Board member.
Marc holds an IP asset (no. 023659-00) for his innovative P496, CR3 teaching model, listed under the University of Newcastle's Trademarks.
His commitment to fostering an engaging and enjoyable learning environment has earned him national awards and high praise from his students, with testimonials reflecting his impact on their educational journey. As a leader in the field of accounting, Marcus continues to make a positive difference in the lives of those he influences.
Quote: “This makes me wish I had the opportunity to have your online classes for Accounting when I was enrolled in it. Your name came up in one of my business classes for Leadership. We were addressing who we saw as leaders and someone shouted out your name. And we all started clapping. It's true, you have a way of making education and Accounting fun! Stay safe Marcus.”
Marcus' dedication to education and his innovative teaching methods have made him an asset to the University of Newcastle, where his positive impact on students and colleagues will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy.
Research Expertise
- Corporate governance - Accounting and Education - Risk management
Keywords
- Accounting
- Board Membership
- Corporate Governance
- Finance
- Risk Management
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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350103 | Financial accounting | 60 |
350710 | Organisational behaviour | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Newcastle Business School Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/4/2021 - 31/8/2023 |
Honorary Professor, School of Management My role as Honorary Professor is to provide the Institution with insight, expert advice and guidance on the development of the University and the School of Management's programmes in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Online Education and Blended Learning. |
Tung Wah College, Hongkong School of Management Hong Kong |
1/11/2020 - 30/11/2023 |
HONORARY PROFESSOR As Honorary Professor in Accounting, my role is to steer the School into the fascinating area of blended learning using my model CR3. |
University of Dundee, Scotland School of Business United Kingdom |
1/8/2010 - 30/10/2020 |
PhD Supervisor PhD research supervisor |
Faculty of Business and Law, The University of Newcastle Australia |
1/1/2008 - 1/1/2018 | Lecturer | Faculty of Business and Law, The University of Newcastle Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/5/2022 - 30/5/2029 | Member, CPA Australia | CPA Australia |
1/9/2021 - | Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors | Australian Institute Company Directors AICD Australia |
2/11/2020 - 31/12/2021 | Senate Nominated Member of the University’s Program and Course Approval Committee (PCAC) | The University of Newcastle University’s Program and Course Approval Committee (PCAC), Office of the DVC(A) Australia |
1/1/2016 - | Academic Senate member | The University of Newcastle Australia |
1/1/2016 - 31/12/2020 | Board member, Faculty of Business and Law | Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/10/2022 - 31/12/2024 |
College International Student Support Coordinator Serve the College as International Student Support Coordinator (0.2 FTE) by liaising with the Schools and UON Global on ensuring that international students are on-boarded and supported appropriately. This is to improve the student experience and enhance our equity to our amazing new cohort of international students. |
The University of Newcastle, Australia College of Human and Social Futures Australia |
6/9/2022 - 6/9/2024 |
Director of the Board, Shine On Support Services (NFP) Shine On is a Newcastle owned and run NDIS registered support business. |
Shine On Support Services (NFP) Australia |
1/8/2022 - 31/8/2024 | Member, Impartiality Committee, QMS Certification Services | QMS Certification Service, Australia Australia |
1/6/2022 - 30/6/2025 | Program Director - MBA (Global) | Newcastle Business School - The University of Newcaslte Australia |
1/12/2019 - 1/12/2021 |
Faculty Director, Peer Assisted Study Sessions Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is an academic mentoring program. PASS sessions are facilitated by PASS leaders who are high achieving students with a zeal to help junior students in content areas using their previous experience of learning in the courses. They help in identifying what and how to learn smart in a friendly peer learning environment. |
The University of Newcastle, Australia Faculty of Business and Law Australia |
2/9/2019 - |
Member, Regional Executive, United Protestant Association, Hunter Newcastle Region I serve on the Regional Board of UPA Hunter Region. I offer professional advice specifically relating to finance, accounting, and risk management. https://www.upa.org.au/locations/hunter/ |
United Protestant Association, Hunter Region, NSW Regional Executive Australia |
1/9/2019 - 31/12/2021 | Faculty Director (Online Education) | Faculty of Business and Law, University of Newcastle College of Human and Social Futures Australia |
1/2/2018 - 1/2/2019 |
Faculty Coordinator, Teaching & Learning Innovation Teaching and Learning Projects |
Faculty of Business and Law, The University of Newcastle Newcastle Business School Australia |
1/12/2000 - 31/12/2007 | Risk Consultant, Management and Assurance Services | Big 4 Public Accounting Firm Singapore |
Teaching appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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4/8/2023 - 4/8/2026 |
Deputy Head of School Postgraduate Teaching and Learning The role involves;
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Newcastle Business School - The University of Newcaslte Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2022 |
2022 College Excellence Award for Global Engagement College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle |
2022 |
15 Years of Service Award with The University of Newcastle. College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle |
2017 |
Faculty Student Engagement Award, 2017 Faculty of Business and Law, The University of Newcastle |
2017 |
2017 University Lecturer of the Year The University of Newcastle |
Distinction
Year | Award |
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2019 |
Australian Awards for University Teaching 2018 Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Australian Awards for University Teaching, Universities Australia, Government of Australia |
2018 |
Inaugural DVC(A)'s Merit List for Teaching and Learning Excellence 2018 The University of Newcastle, Australia |
Professional
Year | Award |
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2020 |
Australian Accounting Award Finalist 2020 The Accountants Daily : Australian Accounting Award |
Recipient
Year | Award |
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2012 |
NSW CPA President's Award for Excellence (Achievements in Academia) CPA Australia |
2012 |
Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support University of Newcastle |
2011 |
ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Australian Learning and Teaching Council |
2011 |
The Unijobs Lecturer of the Year UniJobs Australia |
2010 |
The Unijobs Lecturer of the Year UniJobs Australia |
2009 |
Excellence in Teaching Award, Faculty of Business and Law University of Newcastle - Faculty of Business and Law |
2009 |
Australian College of Educators' Teacher Recognition Award Australian College of Educators |
2009 |
The Unijobs Lecturer of the Year UniJobs Australia |
2008 |
Vice Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2015 |
Excellence in Teaching Award, Faculty of Business and Law University of Newcastle - Faculty of Business and Law |
Designs
Year | Title | Organisation | Registration |
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2015 |
CR3 CR3 is a new model of the flipped classroom that has been developed and tested. In CR3, each learning outcome (no more than 5) for each topic in the course is supported by a less-than-10-minute online video ('Concepts'). Students watch the video for the first learning outcome/concept; students are then directed to relevant pages in the text book ('Revise') to read; after which students must complete and score more than 50% in a short online assessment ('Reflect') before gaining access to the next video on the next learning outcome. This ensures independent student-centred learning, progressively, with immediate feedback. Students then attend a two-hour workshop (for deep learning of ‘Concepts’ they have watched on the video, ‘Revised’ using the text and ‘Reflected’ upon in the online tests) at university to 'Reinforce' what they have learned online at home. The workshop (students in groups of 5) is conducted using net-support software that allows the academic to be able to access and assess progressive work in the groups. The model has been tested in a large first year accounting course with positive feedback and improvement in students’ progressive grades and satisfaction of students. The feedback from the students via the University’s SFC is way beyond the Faculty and University averages. |
The University of Newcastle, Australia Australia |
Number: 1728496 Owner: Individual |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2008 | Rodrigs MC, 'The effect of capital structure change on the valuation of companies', Innovation in Management Practices, Macmillan Publishers India, New Delhi, India 260-266 (2008) [B1] | Nova |
Journal article (10 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
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2023 |
Alajmi A, Rodrigs M, 'Soft skills needed by accountants in the post-pandemic future: Impact of emerging technologies in GCC countries', Corporate Ownership and Control, 20 44-56 (2023) [C1]
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Nova | ||||||
2023 |
Gilberto C, Rodrigs M, Alberton L, 'Political Budget Cycle in the Electoral Period: An Investigation in American Countries', Journal of Business and Management, 25 67-79 (2023) [C1]
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Nova | ||||||
2023 |
Lee SWA, Rodrigs M, Al Mamun A, 'Relationship between quality of sustainability report and corporate financial performance: A cross sectional and longitudinal study', Australasian Accounting Business and Finance Journal, 17 (2023) [C1]
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Nova | ||||||
2023 |
Crispim G, Craig Rodrigs M, Alberton L, 'An Investigation About Political Budget Cycle in the Electoral Period in American Countries', Journal of Finance and Accounting,
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2017 |
Yasser QR, Mamun AA, Rodrigs M, 'Impact of board structure on firm performance: evidence from an emerging economy', Journal of Asia Business Studies, 11 210-228 (2017) [C1] Purpose: The aim of this paper is to examine the association between board demographics and firm financial performance of Karachi Stock Exchange companies and describe the attribu... [more] Purpose: The aim of this paper is to examine the association between board demographics and firm financial performance of Karachi Stock Exchange companies and describe the attributes of these firms and their boards. The connection between board structure and firm performance has attracted much attention, especially in emerging economies, yet yielded many inconsistent empirical results. Design/methodology/approach: This study examines the relationship between board structure and the performance of Pakistani public listed companies by using a sample of Karachi Stock Exchange 100 (KSE-100) indexed companies. This study exploits the corporate performance by accounting-based measures (return on assets), market-based measures (Tobin¿s Q), and economic profit (economic value added). Findings: The outcome of the study shows the positive relationship between the board size, minority representation in board, and family director¿s in-board and firm performance. The authors also find that, instead of adding value, independent directors in Pakistan are negatively associated with firm value. Research limitations/implications: The study is based on KSE-100 indexed companies from 2009 to 2013; however, a large sample and multiple years¿ data are required. Practical implications: The paper provides empirical evidence that board independence is not necessary for public-listed companies in Pakistan and would be of interest to regulatory bodies, business practitioners, and academic researchers. Originality/value: The paper contributes to the literature on corporate governance and firm performance by introducing a framework for identifying and analyzing moderating variables that affect the relationship between board structure and firm performance.
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Nova | ||||||
2017 |
Rodrigs MC, Mamun A, 'Director Training and Financial Disclosure:Asian Insights.', Contemporary Economics, 11 145-160 (2017) [C1]
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Nova | ||||||
2016 | Rodrigs MC, 'Use of the Internet for investor relations by public listed companies', Corporate Ownership and Control, 13 81-88 (2016) [C1] | Nova | ||||||
2015 | Al-Sahafi A, Rodrigs M, Barnes L, 'Does Corporate Governance affect financial performance in the banking sector?', International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, III 1-26 (2015) [C1] | Nova | ||||||
2014 | Al-Sahafi A, Rodrigs M, Barnes L, 'Factors that affect corporate governance practices in Saudi Arabian listed banks', Journal of Banking and Finance: Law and Practice, 25 137-156 (2014) [C1] | Nova | ||||||
2014 |
Ibrahim MA-A, Stanton P, Rodrigs M, 'Should Iraq Adopt IFRSs?', International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, 5 541-550 (2014) [C1]
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Conference (4 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2011 |
Chan H-T, Ryan SE, Bhattacharyya A, Rodrigs MC, 'The Master of Professional Accounting: Challenging sterotypes of international students', 2011 AFAANZ Conference Proceedings, Darwin (2011) [E1]
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Nova | |||
2010 |
Chan H-T, Ryan SE, Bhattacharyya A, Goela N, Lee CC, Rodrigs MC, et al., 'Between a dream and reality: Engagement among Master of Professional Accounting students', Rethinking Learning in Your Discipline. Proceedings of the University Learning and Teaching Futures Colloquium, 2010, Armidale, NSW (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Rodrigs MC, Chan H-T, Bhattacharyya A, Goela N, Lee CC, Ryan SE, et al., 'When learning may not be the goal: Postgraduate accounting students in Australia', Proceedings of ICERI2010 Conference, Valencia, Spain (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Ryan SE, McNeil KA, Bhattacharyya A, Nadolny A, Groen E, 'Barriers to inclusion of sessional academics in matters of discipline', Rethinking Learning in Your Discipline. Proceedings of the University Learning and Teaching Futures Colloquium, 2010, Armidale, NSW (2010) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 8 |
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Total funding | $523,000 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
Highlighted grants and funding
Blockchain – Potentials and Affordances for the Creative Industries, Business and Law$10,000
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | A/Prof Jon Drummond (lead), Dr Marie Hadley, Dr Amelia Besseny, Dr Marcus Rodrigs, Dr Kevin Sobel-Read, Dr Rewa Wright, Heath Johns (BMG Australia and New Zealand) |
Scheme | CHSF - Pilot Research Scheme: Projects, Pivots, Partnerships |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20223 grants / $142,000
NCP Grant (Singapore)$66,000
Funding body: Federal Government
Funding body | Federal Government |
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Scheme | NCP |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | N |
NCP Grant (Philippines)$66,000
Funding body: Australian Federal Government
Funding body | Australian Federal Government |
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Scheme | NCP Funding - Federal Government of Australia |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | N |
Blockchain – Potentials and Affordances for the Creative Industries, Business and Law$10,000
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | A/Prof Jon Drummond (lead), Dr Marie Hadley, Dr Amelia Besseny, Dr Marcus Rodrigs, Dr Kevin Sobel-Read, Dr Rewa Wright, Heath Johns (BMG Australia and New Zealand) |
Scheme | CHSF - Pilot Research Scheme: Projects, Pivots, Partnerships |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20211 grants / $99,000
2020 New Colombo Plan Grant for three years$99,000
Funding body: Australian Federal Government
Funding body | Australian Federal Government |
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Scheme | NCP Funding - Federal Government of Australia |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | N |
20191 grants / $79,200
2019 New Colombo Plan (NCP) $79,200
Funding body: Australian Federal Government
Funding body | Australian Federal Government |
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Project Team | Dr Marcus Rodrigs |
Scheme | NCP Funding - Federal Government of Australia |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
20181 grants / $68,000
2018 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program$68,000
This Grant from the Federal Government of Australia is to provide students with a unique opportunity to undertake an internationally-focussed exposure and practical experience in Singapore.
Funding body: Federal Government of Australia
Funding body | Federal Government of Australia |
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Project Team | DR Marcus Rodrigs |
Scheme | 2018 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20161 grants / $89,800
Enhancing university retention and success for first-in-family, low SES students through a flipped classroom learning model$89,800
Funding body: Department of Education
Funding body | Department of Education |
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Project Team | Professor Johanna Macneil, Associate Professor Amy Maguire, Doctor Marcus Rodrigs, Doctor David Cameron, Doctor Robert Zinko |
Scheme | Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600149 |
Type Of Funding | C2110 - Aust Commonwealth - Own Purpose |
Category | 2110 |
UON | Y |
20141 grants / $45,000
The New Colombo Plan Tranche 2$45,000
Funding body: The New Colombo Plan Tranche 2
Funding body | The New Colombo Plan Tranche 2 |
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Project Team | Dr Marcus Rodrigs |
Scheme | Federal Government |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2024 | PhD | The Motivation For Effective Corporate Social Responsibility Deployment In Saudi Arabia's Banking Sector | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | An Investigation Into The Integrated Reporting Practices Of Corporate Business Organisations In The Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange Tadawul | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Corporate Responses and Compliance with Anti-corruption Initiatives in Saudi Arabia's Publicly Listed Companies | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | The Effect Of Fraud Examination In Sustaining The Principles Of Corporate Governance: A Study Of Saudi Arabian Corporate Investments | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | The Motivation For Effective Corporate Social Responsibility Deployment In Saudi Arabia's Banking Sector | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Organizational Culture and Innovation for Sustainability: The Impact of Organizational Culture on Innovation, Including the Development of Supportive Cultures for Creativity and Experimentation in Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | The Role of the 'Big Five Personality Traits' on Accountants and their Career Decisions | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2020 | PhD | The Role of Management Accounting Practices in Intellectual Capital Management in Iraq | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | PhD | The Challenges and Opportunities of Iraq Transitioning to International Accounting Standards with Particular Emphasis on Accounting for Oil | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | Corporate Governance and Management Misconduct in Thailand | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
Country | Count of Publications | |
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Australia | 6 | |
Malaysia | 2 | |
China | 1 | |
Iraq | 1 |
News
News • 7 Sep 2020
International audience for Dr Marcus Rodrigs and his teaching methods
Dr Marcus Rodrigs presents his CR3 model to international academics
News • 20 Jul 2020
Dr Marcus Rodrigs and a Report on Early Adopters of Technology
A study and review of early adopters in Indian universities and colleges
News • 26 May 2020
Dr Marcus Rodrigs Nominated for Thought Leader of the Year
Newcastle Business School academic nominated for prestigious industry award.
News • 21 Mar 2019
Teaching excellence recognised with AAUT awards
Congratulations to Dr Simon Iveson, Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Dr Marcus Rodrigs who were awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning at the 2019 Australian Awards for University Teaching held in Canberra last week.
Dr Marcus Rodrigs
Position
Senior Lecturer
Newcastle Business School
College of Human and Social Futures
Focus area
Accounting and Finance
Contact Details
marcus.rodrigs@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | Office: +61 (2) 49215993 |
Mobile | Mobile: +61 488073809 |
Links |
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Office
Room | X741 |
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Building | NeW Space |
Location | City Campus , |