Members and Students
Founding Director
Professor John Cole was appointed as the inaugural Centre Director in August 2009. With a diverse 25-year background in industry and government, Professor Cole is well-known internationally for his leadership in addressing the issues of sustainable development, particularly through business innovation and public-private sector collaboration. He leads a team of university staff, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students in researching and developing innovative business models and technologies to help make sustainable business a reality.
Deputy Director
Professor Julie Cotter works with and complements the activities of the Centre Director. Her expertise lies in the areas of corporate reporting, standard setting and capital markets. She has recently been appointed to the position of Chair of the international Climate Disclosure Standards Board’s Regulatory Review Moderation Panel. Julie is well recognised for her research into corporate reporting and governance. The vast majority of her research is published in international Tier A and A* journals. In addition to conducting her own research, Professor Cotter is passionate about supervising PhD students and supporting the research of her colleagues. She has worked as an academic for almost twenty years and has been an active contributor to the governance of the University of Southern Queensland. Julie is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Chartered Accountant.
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Postgraduate research
Postgraduate research and training is a high priority within ACSBD. We welcome enquiries from both Australian and international graduates who wish to study with us.
Entry into postgraduate research programs is dependent on satisfying the entry criteria and the availability of an appropriate academic supervisor. The USQ Office of Research and Higher Degrees manages the enrolment, progress and examination of all research higher degree students.
Potential students should review our research groups and contact appropriate supervisors.
We currently have many postgraduate students with research in a diversity of areas aligned with the Centre:
ACSBD Members
ACSBD Adjunct Members
ACSBD Industry Fellows