Dr. C Tsuriel Somerville

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Biography

C. Tsuriel Somerville is a Professor of Real Estate Finance at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in real estate economics and finance. He has extensive research experience in housing markets, real estate development, and affordable housing. He earned his PhD from Harvard University and has been involved in numerous academic publications addressing critical issues in housing economics. His courses include Real Estate Investment and Real Estate Development, focusing on undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Research Interests

Housing Markets Real Estate Development Real Estate Finance Affordable Housing Economics of Cities

Courses

Real Estate Investment (BCom) Real Estate Development (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.