Dr. Chris Higgins

Professor

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Biography

Chris Higgins is a Professor Emeritus at Ivey Business School, having previously taught at the University of Waterloo and McMaster University. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Statistics, a Master of Mathematics in Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo. Higgins' research focuses on the impact of technology on individuals, champions of technological innovation, alternative work arrangements, and the interplay between work and family issues, affecting both individuals and organizations. In collaboration with Linda Duxbury from Carleton University, he has conducted extensive national studies on work, family, and eldercare issues in Canada across multiple decades (1990, 2000, 2011). His research includes in-house surveys conducted for over 40 companies, leading to the collection of extensive data from 150,000 Canadians, contributing to the understanding of how work-life dynamics impact organizational and personal outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.