Dr. Aj Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

AJ Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting Information Systems Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Boston University, a Master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a PhD from the University of Southern California. His academic interests focus on the intersection of disclosure, capital markets, artificial intelligence, big data, and the digital economy. He also explores themes around sustainability, climate finance, financial intermediaries, and innovation. Throughout his career, Chen has engaged in teaching and research that integrate these dynamic fields, contributing to a better understanding of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in accounting information systems.

Research Interests

Disclosure Capital Markets Artificial Intelligence Big Data Digital Economy Sustainability Climate Finance Financial Intermediaries Innovation

Courses

Introduction to Managerial Accounting (Bcom)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.