About Dr Sylvia Dean
I'm deputy programme leader for MSc International Business Management.
I have a PhD in Law, MA in History, MSc in Environmental Technology and BA Hons in Humanities. I also have a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) qualification and I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). I did business training at the IDI and Digital City Business Teesside.
I love researching ancient Chinese history and watching Chinese and Korean TV dramas. I help run an international cat charity.
Teaching and supervision
I teach and have taught the following modules:
- MGTM14 - Strategic Management and Foresight
- MGTM16 - International Business Management Research Project
Research
- High technology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Nanotechnology
- Cognitive science
- History of capitalism in England
- Religion and spiritualism, such as the rise of spiritualism during WW1
- The supernatural, including earthlights and orbs, fairy tales, potions and lotions
- The world of imagination, such as imaginary friends
- Marketing management
- Strategy (ancient Chinese).