Dr. Curtis Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Curtis Chan is an Associate Professor in the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta, specializing in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management. His research focuses on how professionals navigate control and diversity within their occupations and the implications of these dynamics for organizational behavior. He studies various occupational members, such as airport security screeners and university career advisors, utilizing qualitative field research methods. Professor Chan has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to the field, including the Administrative Science Quarterly Award for Scholarly Contribution and teaching accolades like the Teaching Star distinction at Boston College. He has published in leading academic journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal, and serves on editorial boards for several scholarly publications. His innovative approach combines rigorous academic inquiry with a commitment to enhancing student learning and engagement in the classroom.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of strategy, entrepreneurship, and management.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

Engaged in teaching and researching organizational behavior.

Awards

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Teaching Star

2022-01-01
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Poets & Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business School Professors

2020-01-01

Courses

SEM 301 - Behavior in Organizations

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management