Dr. Sunaina Gowan
Lecturer
Teaching Areas 
  • Management (all subjects),
  • Professional Communiation Practice,
  • Ethics and Sustainability,
  • Marketing
  • School/Department: Business and Management
    Qualifications: 
  • Graduate Certificate in E-Learning (Ongoing) Higher Education Leadership Institute, VIC
  • Graduate Certificate in Education: Tertiary Teaching Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC
  • PhD: Management Western Sydney University, Department of Business, NSW
  • Certificate IV: Training and Assessment (TAE40110) Holmesglen Institute, Moorabbin, VIC
  • Graduate Certificate: Research Western Sydney University, Department of Business, NSW
  • Certificate IV: Training and Assessment (TAA40104) Holmesglen Institute, Moorabbin, VIC
  • Master of Information Systems University of Ballarat, VIC
  • MBA: Human Resource Management Allahabad University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Research Areas 
  • Education
  • Sustainability,
  • Diversity and Inclusion,
  • Cross-Culural Management,
  • Leadership,
  • TPACK in Education,
  • Sustainable Education,
  • Emotional Labour
  • Management of Human Resource
  • Brief Bio
    Dr Gowan is a dedicated and highly accomplished academic with a distinguished career within the education sector. Renowned for extensive background in teaching, research, and academic leadership with a steadfast commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation. Proven track record of implementing contemporary teaching practices, knowledge transfer and mentorship, resulting in remarkable student success. Developed and designed comprehensive business subjects from inception to implementation, tailoring content to meet specific learning objectives and industry standards. Proficient in steering educational teams, shaping highly effective curricula and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders, contributing significantly to the academic advancement of prestigious Australian educationalinstitutions, and ensuring the holistic development of both students and faculty.
    Publications
  • Gowan, S. (2023), ‘The Ethnically Diverse Workplace: Experience of Immigrant Indian Professionals in Australia’,Emerald Publishing Limited. Bingley, https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-053-820221007
  • Gowan , S. (2023). Education for Sustainable Development: Perspectives Informed by Creation Care. In Beilharz, K.,Miner., M & Fernandez, J. (Eds.), Redeeming Truth and Community in the Age of Individualism: Meaning and Morality in the Contemporary World. Avondale Academic Press. https://amzn.asia/d/hUujjF1
  • Gowan, S. (2022). Wellbeing and Quality of Life of International Students in Australia: Opening Pandora’s Box. In Meletiadou, E. (Ed.). (2022). Handbook of Research on Practices for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9628-9