Dr. Christopher Ryan

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Thomas Ryan is a Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Operations and Logistics. He holds a BA in Mathematics and a PhD from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research interests encompass a range of areas including small business operations, history of philosophy, science management, pedagogy in business education, operations education development, optimization, video game design, and theoretical economics. Ryan has contributed significantly to academic literature with publications in leading journals such as Management Science and Econometrica, addressing topics like strategy diversity in video games and optimal sequencing in single-player games. He is actively involved in teaching courses such as Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management for various graduate programs.

Research Interests

Courses

Data Visualization Business Analytics (BCom) Operations (FTMBA, PMBA) Supply Chain Management (IMBA)

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.