Kai Ma

Kai Ma is a Senior Lecturer and International Academic Lead at the Business School of the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences. She leads the International MBA programme and serves as a TNE Link Tutor, providing academic oversight for transnational education partnerships. She also holds external roles as an External Examiner and External Academic Advisor at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Zhengzhou University, China
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business and Management with Finance, University of Sunderland, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Harper Adams University, UK

Kai Ma's research is centered on enhancing the connection between academic theory and real-world business practice. Her interests span strategic marketing, operations management, sustainability, digital transformation in education, AI in learning, inclusive pedagogy, and curriculum innovation. She investigates how business education can foster agility, innovation, and responsible leadership in students. Her work emphasizes student engagement, employability, and cross-cultural academic transitions.

Her recent publications explore the integration of AI in business education, student digital capabilities, and the role of informal learning spaces in higher education. These works reflect a consistent focus on improving student outcomes, leveraging technology, and reimagining pedagogic practices for a globalized, digital era.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Participant in Advance HE’s Aurora Leadership Development Programme for Women in Higher Education

Kai Ma is actively involved in academic leadership and curriculum development. She contributes to quality assurance, programme design, and institutional strategy through her roles in research clusters such as the Marketing Research Hub and the Learning & Teaching Research Cluster at the University of Wolverhampton. While no direct grant information is provided, her leadership in TNE partnerships and international academic collaboration indicates significant involvement in educational development initiatives. She mentors students through project supervision and integrates real-world case studies into her teaching.

She is affiliated with research communities that promote knowledge exchange and sector-wide dialogue, contributing to both institutional and broader educational advancement.