Dr. Chi Liao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chi Liao is an associate professor in finance at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on household finance and behavioral finance, specifically the determinants of financial decision-making at both individual and corporate levels. Liao aims to develop a deeper understanding of observed behavior in financial contexts. Her work has been published in leading finance and entrepreneurship journals, including the Review of Finance and the Journal of Business Venturing. Liao has received attention for her research from prominent media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and CNBC, as well as local news sources including the Winnipeg Free Press and Global News. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, her research advances knowledge that contributes to the impact on these global initiatives, particularly in poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.