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Colin Higgins is a Professor and Deputy Dean at the Deakin Business School, Deakin University. He holds leadership roles in academic administration, including former positions as Associate Dean (International) and leader of the Deakin MBA program. Higgins specializes in corporate sustainability reporting, institutional theory, and critical management studies. He co-edits the A-ranked Business & Society journal and has contributed to accreditation efforts for the AACSB and EQUIS standards.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University
- Master of Business Studies, Massey University
- Bachelor of Business Studies, Massey University
Research Interests: Higgins focuses on how organizations use language in sustainability reports to navigate institutional pressures. His work examines integrated reporting's role in addressing sustainability challenges and explores CSR through critical discourse analysis. He emphasizes transparency and stakeholder engagement in corporate reporting.
Professional Contributions: As Co-Editor-in-Chief of Business & Society, Higgins has shaped academic discourse on business ethics. He served as 2021 Program Chair for the Academy of Management's Social Issues in Management Division and has held leadership roles in the International Association for Business & Society (IABS), including President and Conference Chair.
Grants & Awards: Higgins has secured grants from CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ for research on integrated reporting and sustainability standards. His accolades include Fellow status and executive leadership roles within IABS.
Advisory & Teaching: He supervises doctoral students in areas like circular supply chain management and has taught strategic management and business ethics. Higgins' work bridges academia and practice through editorial roles and non-executive directorships.
