Dr. Allen Hu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Allen Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a PhD from Yale University and has a rich academic background originating from Tsinghua University. His research interests span across various areas of finance, including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence applications in finance, financial markets, and entrepreneurial finance. He has co-authored notable studies published in prestigious finance journals, contributing significantly to the field with his innovative insights. A dedicated educator, Allen teaches Entrepreneurial Finance and engages actively in disseminating knowledge to future finance leaders.

Research Interests

Big Data Artificial Intelligence Finance Financial Markets Entrepreneurial Finance Behavioral Finance

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and researching within the Finance Division at UBC Sauder School of Business.

Courses

Entrepreneurial Finance

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.