Francis Gray BA MSc MPhil PGCE
Senior Lecturer
Summary
Francis has worked in the University sector for almost three decades and has professional experience in the Hospitality industry. He teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervises student dissertations on the masters programme. During his career, Francis has held numerous Course Leaderships including MBA, MSc International Business and Management, and BA International Business. He currently teaches International Business Strategy to undergraduate and postgraduate students and he has taught in several European countries as well as India and China. Francis has cultivated a student-centred approach to teaching and always places learners at the forefront of learning activities.
About
Qualifications
- 2001: MPhil Management, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- 1994: MSc International Business, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- 1993: BA Business Studies, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
Internal Leadership position with external engagement
Other
- 2013 to 2016: , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 2013 to 2014: , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Recruitment visits
- 2011 to 2014: , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Member of professional body
Membership
- 2013: , Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom
New cutting edge programme design
Other
- 2016: , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Organiser of a conference stream
National Conference
- 2014: , Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom
Teaching
Sheffield Business School
Subject area
International Business
Courses
MSc International Business Management
BA International Business
Modules
International Strategic Management
International Business Strategy and Practice
Managing Global Alliances
Research
Francis has research interests in Cross Cultural Management and International Strategic Management.
Publications
Journal articles
Gray, F. (2014). The MBA and the corporate: an enigmatic partnership! Management Compass, 33-35.
Books
Gray, F., & Starkey, M. (2018). International Strategic Management. (1). Cengage Learning EMEA.
Other publications
Gray, F. (2018). Globalisation of supermarket industry.
Gray, F. (2013). Managers could err while exchanging business cards.
Other activities
Francis is a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom
Postgraduate supervision
Francis supervises postgraduate dissertations in International Business and Management.