Dr. Burkard Eberlein

Professor

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Biography

Burkard Eberlein is a Professor at the Schulich School of Business, York University, specializing in Public Policy and Sustainability. His current research focuses on transnational governance arrangements that address cross-border policy challenges and the establishment of social and environmental standards within global value chains. Eberlein leads a SSHRC-funded project exploring how national governments and business actors engage with global voluntary sustainability standards, with specific attention to industries in Argentina, Brazil, and Canada. His broader academic interests include the role of business in responsible practices within global value chains and the interaction between private governance and state regulation, particularly in the Global South. His empirical work has primarily concentrated on energy and environmental policy within the European Union and Canada, contributing significantly to the study of public policy and regulatory networks. Eberlein has received several accolades for his academic contributions, including being named a York Provostial Fellow and receiving multiple merit awards from York University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Schulich School of Business, York University • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and researching in the areas of public policy and sustainability.

Awards

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York Provostial Fellow

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York University Merit Award

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Outstanding Teaching Contribution

Courses

MGMT 4300 CSR Global Context PUBL 4000 Government & Business EMBA 6780 Global Strategy Project INTL 1400 Responsible Business in International Context PUBL 6050 Managing Public Purpose PLCY 7900 Business, Society and Global Governance MGMT 5260 Managing Value Creation PUBL 6150 Comparative Public Policy INTL 5331 Regional Analysis (Europe)

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.