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School of Business and Management

Dr Nick Tsitsianis

Nick

Programme Director for MSc Accounting and Finance, Reader in Accounting

Email: n.tsitsianis@qmul.ac.uk
Room Number: Room 4.25G, Francis Bancroft Building (4th Floor), Mile End Campus
Office Hours: Monday 15.15 - 16.15; Wednesday 13.55 - 14.55

Profile

Roles:

Biography:

I have a PhD in Labour Economics and Micro econometrics from Brunel University (Department of Economics and Finance). Before joining School of Business and Management I held academic positions at Brunel University (Department of Economics and Finance), University Of Kent at Canterbury (Department of Economics) and University of Hertfordshire Business School (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics).

Research: My research focuses on analysing firms, financial and accounting performance, corporate governance and individual labour market trends as well as well-being. Recently, I have started to look into carbon emissions and sustainability reporting as well as Big Data Analytics.  My research has been published among others in Critical Perspectives in Accounting, Accounting Forum, Studies in Higher Education, British Journal of Industrial Relations, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation and Economics Letters. I have also managed to published 4 books and 3 book chapters as well as 4 impact reports.

Teaching: My teaching portfolio ranges from labour economics to research methods and from financial and business analysis to accounting (financial and management).  I have also developed and taught two non-credit modules (one for undergraduate students and one for post-graduate students)

Teaching Development: I have contributed two modules (Managerial Economics and Financial Reporting Analysis) to the Global MBA which is hosted by the QMUL.

PhD -Supervision:  I am currently supervising five full-time PhD students, I have recorded eight (8) Doctoral Completions and I have conducted six (8) PhD Vivas as an External Examiner.

External Examiner: Manchester Business School, Brunel Business School, Brunel University Department of Economics and Finance and University of Coventry

Past Academic/Leadership Roles: My administration experience ranged from Director of Student Engagement and Experience, Programme Directorships at UG and PG level and Student Admissions Management.

Teaching

  • International Business Analysis (MSc Module) – aligned with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Management Accounting (MSc Module) – aligned with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Dr Nick Tsitsianis is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy FHEA) (Recognition No: 32807). He also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

He has successfully taught numerous Modules ranging from ranges from labour economics to research methods and from financial and business analysis to accounting (financial and management).  He also developed and taught two non-credit modules (one for undergraduate students and one for post-graduate students). Furthermore, he has contributed two modules (Managerial Economics and Financial Reporting Analysis) to the Global MBA (on-line provision only) which is hosted by QMUL.

He won the Poster Competition of the CABS LTSE (Chartered Association of Business Schools - Learning Teaching and Student Experience) 2018 Conference held in April 2018 in Glasgow.

Research

Research Interests:

Dr Tsitsianis  welcomes enquiries from prospective doctoral students with an interest in:

  • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and their impact corporate valuations and performance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Financial Performance
  • Big Data Analysis and its impact on firm performance
  • Employee/Self-Employed well-being and the impact on labour market attitudes

Publications

Publications

Publications are divided into (i) Refereed Articles, (ii) Books and (iii) Book Chapters

(I) PUBLICATIONS: REFEREED ARTICLES

    (II) PUBLICATIONS   - BOOKS

    (III) PUBLICATIONS: BOOK CHAPTERS

    Supervision

    CURRENT PHD SUPERVISION

    • September 2019 – Expected Completion Date November 2025: Anna Elia. Thesis Title: “The Determinants of Adopting Integrated Reporting for Publicly-listed Firms.”. Anna Elia was awarded a full sponsorship from her current employer (University of Hertfordshire Business School) – The PhD Candidate had two years of interruptions due to maternity leave.
    • September 2020 – Expected Completion Date December 2024: Supriya Shinde. Thesis Title “The determinants and the outcomes of  adopting Big Data Analysis”. Supriya Shinde was awarded a full Queen Mary Studentship following interviews and the submission of the School Nomination Form.
    • January 2021Expected Completion Date September 2024: Bushra Alangary. Thesis Title “The determinants and the outcomes of XBRL adoption in Saudi Arabia” Bushra Alangary was awarded a full scholarship from her own country (Saudi Arabia).
    • September 2022 – Expected Completion Date September 2026: Yang Zou. Thesis Title “How different Corporate Governance systems in China affect the Chinese firms financial performance”. Yang was awarded a full Queen Mary Studentship following interviews and the submission of the School Nomination Form.
    • September 2022 – Expected Completion Date September 2026: Zhihuan Li. Thesis Title: “Block-Holders and the Decision to Voluntary delisting in the USA”.

    PhD COMPLETIONS

    • September 2019 – November 2023: David Ririmasse (successfully defended his Viva in November 2023 (minor corrections). Thesis Title: “Carbon Asset Risks. An Empirical and Econometrics Approach”. David Ririmasse was awarded a full Queen Mary Studentship following interviews and the submission of the School Nomination Form.
    • September 2015 – October 2020: Mario Charles Abela. Thesis Title: “Business Model Corporate Reporting: Rediscovering Accountability”. Dr Abela passed his Viva (Thu 14 October 2020) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – Minor Corrections”. Dr Abela received his PhD from QMUL.
    • September 2016 – September 2019. Mohammed Kasbar. Thesis Title: “The Role of Corporate Governance and Financial Metrics on Firms Performance. An Empirical and Econometrics Approach”. Mohammed passed his Viva (Friday 15 November 2019) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – Minor Corrections”. Dr Kasbar received his PhD from QMUL.
    • September 2013 – March 2016: Grigorios Theodosopoulos: Thesis Title: “The Business Model and the Financial Viability of the Hospices in England: An Accounting Perspective”.  Dr Theodosopoulos passed his Viva (Thursday 05 May 2016) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – No Corrections”. Dr Theodosopoulos received his PhD from QMUL.
    • September 2013 – October 2016: Alain Wouassom: Thesis Title: “Contrarian and Momentum Portfolio Strategies: Global Evidence”. Dr Wouassom passed his Viva (Friday 25 November 2016) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – Minor Corrections”. Dr Wouassom received his PhD from QMUL.
    • September 2011 – February 2017 (Part Time PhD) Matthew Cadbury: Thesis Title: “An Investigation of Trade Policy and Growth through the Mechanism of Market Access and Specialisation”. Dr Cadbury passed his Viva (Wednesday 29 March 2017) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – Minor Corrections”. Dr Cadbury received his PhD from University of Hertfordshire.
    • September 2009 – September 2014: John Malamatenios: “Accounting for Carbon Footprint in the FTSE100: Culture, Commitment and Credibility”. Dr Malamatenios passed his Viva (Friday 21 November 2014) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award – Minor Corrections”. Dr Malamatenios received his PhD from QMUL.
    • September 2009 – March 2013: Amit Vyas: “The Impact of Web 2.0 on Different Socio-economic Groups”. Dr Cadbury passed his Viva (Friday 14 June 2013) and the outcome was “Ph.D. Award - No Corrections”. Dr Vyas received his PhD from University of Hertfordshire.

    Public Engagement

    PROFESSIONAL / INDUSTRIAL REPORTS

    • MTI Industries and Nabarro Lawyers. “FTSE AIM 2007: Where Now For Technology? C Haslam and N Tsitsianis provided the data collection, data analysis and corporate recommendations on a report commissioned by MTI Industries and Nabarro Lawyers. The report was published and launched at London Stock Exchange March 2007
    • MTI Industries and Nabarro Lawyers. “FTSE AIM: 2006 A Watershed Year?” C Haslam and N Tsitsianis provided the data collection, data analysis and corporate recommendations on a report commissioned by MTI Industries and Nabarro Lawyers. The report was published and launched at London Stock Exchange March 2008
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