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Karen Caine serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Leadership and Management within Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences. She directs a suite of Online, Part-Time Business and Management MSc programs including MSc Business & Management, MSc Management & Finance, MSc Global Business Management, MSc Management in a Digital Economy, MSc Management and Analytics, and MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics. Her extensive 20+ year industry background at Capgemini as Senior Manager informs her practical teaching approach across multiple modules.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PG Dip in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction, Aston University, 2018)
- PG Cert in Professional Practice in Higher Education (Distinction, Aston University, 2013)
- MBA from Aston Business School (2008)
Dr. Caine's research centers on innovative pedagogical approaches for diverse student populations. She specializes in online and part-time education models, foundation year programs for broadening participation, and supporting neurodiverse learners. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world business applications through leadership development, change management, and decision-making frameworks. She actively contributes to apprenticeship program design and educational accessibility initiatives.
Her scholarly output includes a significant 2011 book chapter on decision-making within organisational behaviour contexts. This research intersects business management, leadership studies, and cognitive processes, with specific contributions to strategic decision frameworks, motivational dynamics in teams, and creativity applications in complex organizational environments.
Key recognitions include:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (awarded November 2014)
Dr. Caine actively mentors through the RITE programme for HEA Fellowships and serves on the College of Business and Social Sciences Learning and Teaching Committee. Her external impact includes examination roles for Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships at University of Hertfordshire (2019-2022) and IT Management Apprenticeships at University of Dundee (2018-2022). She integrates industry experience from Capgemini roles including project management, service delivery, and international knowledge management into her educational leadership.
