Dr. Basma Majerbi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Basma Majerbi is an associate professor at the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, focusing on international finance and sustainable finance. Her research areas encompass impact investing and climate finance, with a commitment to integrating sustainability into core finance education. Dr. Majerbi is the founder and director of the Impact Investing Hub, an educational center dedicated to accelerating investments in climate solutions and aligning financing with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her teaching includes Managerial Finance and International Financial Management within the MBA program, incorporating significant topics related to ESG impact investing. She has received several prestigious awards, including the MBA Professor of the Year and the BC Cleantech Educator Award. Her work with the International Monetary Fund underscores her expertise in financial development, particularly in helping developing countries with training on financial inclusion and sector issues. Majerbi has contributed as a co-chair for the International Workshop on Financial System Architecture Stability and serves on multiple organizational boards advocating for sustainable finance practices. She has published in various academic journals, discussing themes related to financial diversity, climate-related risks, and the role of financial institutions in economic growth.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Gustavson School of Business • Victoria, BC

Teaching and researching in areas of finance and sustainable finance.

Awards

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King Charles III Coronation Medal

2025-01-01
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Clean50 Award, Education Thought Leadership

2024-01-01
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BC Cleantech Awards, Educator Year

2023-01-01
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Tunisian Women Finance Year

2022-01-01
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IAB Community Engagement Award

2022-01-01
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Faculty Service Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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MBA Professor of the Year Award

2014-01-01
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Faculty Innovation Award

2013-01-01
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MBA Professor of the Year Award

2012-01-01
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UVic Scholar Award

2009-01-01
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Faculty Research Excellence Award

2007-01-01
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UVic Scholar Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.