Higher Education Teaching & Government/Corporate Training
TEACHING approach
Since 2009, Professor Sawang has delivered research-led teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, Executive MBA and executive education programmes. Her teaching integrates current research, industry experience and real-world challenges to develop critical thinking, entrepreneurial capability and responsible leadership. Drawing on her expertise in innovation, organisational psychology and sustainability, she creates inclusive learning environments that equip students and professionals to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
global teaching leadership
Professor Sawang has taught and held academic appointments across the UK, Australia and Asia, including at Queensland University of Technology, the University of Queensland, the University of Leicester, Coventry University and Chulalongkorn University. Her experience encompasses curriculum development, programme leadership, doctoral supervision and executive education, alongside leading teaching teams and supporting diverse international cohorts. She brings a global perspective to developing future business leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers.
Inspiring future leaders through research-led teaching, real-world innovation and inclusive learning.
Championing Global Impact
Intercultural Communication
This course provides the understanding of how culture impacts various aspects of business such as international business relations, trust building, performance of multicultural teams, conflicts and conflict resolution and, most importantly, communication.
Introduction to Project Management
This course provides learners with the discipline of project management and expand on the tools, techniques, and benefits of using a standard project management methodology.
Organisational Behaviour
This course provides students with an understanding of contemporary issues in human behaviour within organisational contexts.
Contemporary Leadership
This course introduces modern leadership theories and develops skills for leading in today’s dynamic organisational environments.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This course assists learners to develop knowledge of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management through the study of new ventures, and management of small firms.
Innovation Management
This course provides learners with an understanding of how creativity and innovation can be facilitated and managed in a work setting.
Business Negotiation
This course allows learners to develop negotiation skills and understand negotiation in useful analytical frameworks.
Professor Sawang’s areas of expertise cover a wide range of topics such as Organizational Behavior, HRM, Innovation and Small Business Management, International Management, Entrepreneurship, Occupational Stress Management and various research topics. Some examples of units she has taught include: