Expert Educator and Consultant

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
—C.S. Lewis
I am a Fellow of CPA Australia with a PhD in the field of accounting. I am an accomplished and experienced academic leader and systems analyst with strong business acumen gained from extensive work experience and research in academic and professional roles.
Projects
Discover some of the projects that Dr Hayden McDonald has delivered.

Teaching
Analytics and accounting

Research
Governance, health, and culture

Social Impact
Social Enterprise Hub

External Engagement
Industry Partnerships
What People Say
“a real gift of sharing information in an accessible and meaningful way”
— Dr Kelly Galvin
Highlights
Selected Achievements
Take a look at a few of Dr McDonald’s achievements over the past few years.
| Achievement | Detail | Period | Collaborations | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards | Curriculum design, Teaching, Research, Academic Leadership, and Innovation | 2020 – 2025 | Individual | Full Details → |
| Strategic Alliances | Established industry partnerships | 2021-2026 | IIBA, Microsoft, MYOB, SalesForce, SAP, SAS, TechForce Services | Full Details → |
| Student feedback | Student evaluations of teaching | 2016 – 2021 | Griffith University and Torrens University | Full Details → |
| Colleagues feedback | Collegiality | 2019-2024 | Griffith University and Torrens University | Full Details → |