Profile

Mr Khang-wai Chew (Chew) is a Lecturer at Newcastle University Business School (NUBS). He first joined NUBS in 1999 as an Adjunct (Associate) Lecturer. He is currently a Lecturer for various UG and PGT modules in management and project management related modules. An experienced Lecturer, Chew is particularly interested in the practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Prior to joining NUBS, Chew worked in various industrial sectors in the Far East ranging from manufacturing, service to managing own IT company. Chew was also an Academic Warden at Leazes Terrace Newcastle University Halls of Residence for 14 years. 

Chew’s other roles at NUBS include being a Senior Tutor, UG Academic Selector and as a UG Stage 1 Coordinator. He is also the Academic Lead for PARTNERS Summer School (Widening Participation) programme.  

Chew holds a MA in Strategic Decision-Making from University of Leeds and a BA (Hons) in Industrial Relation (Personal Management) from University of Kent at Canterbury. He passed his PhD viva voce from University of Newcastle upon Tyne. 

UG Modules

BUS1001 Introduction to Management and Organisation

BUS1016 Academic and Professional Skill Development

BUS 3035 Management Consultancy Project

BUS3078 Advanced Global Strategy

PGT Modules

NBS8078 Strategy for Managers

NBS8600 Practice-based Dissertation in International Business Management

NBS8328 International Management Practitioner

NBS8329 Strategic Business Analysis and Decision-making

NBS8659 Applied Research Project

Supervision

UG & PGT Consultation, Dissertation and project supervision

Chew’s research interests are related to organisation strategy, innovation and demand creation. His past research (unpublished) focused on demand creation in the information technology sector. 

• Edited Book

  • Chew KW, ed. Personal, Professional & Key Skills Development. United Kingdom: Pearson, 2011.