Dr. Daniel Shapiro

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Biography

Daniel M. Shapiro is a Professor Emeritus of Global Business Strategy at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University. With a PhD from Cornell University, he has dedicated over forty years to education, research, and academic administration. Shapiro has published five books and over 100 scholarly articles, focusing on international business, comparative institutional analysis, corporate governance, corporate strategy, and public policy issues including foreign investment and competition laws. His research has appeared in high-profile journals such as the Strategic Management Journal and the International Business Studies, amassing over 14,500 citations. He is recognized as an award-winning teacher, having taught courses in international business strategy and managerial economics, and has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence. Shapiro previously served as Dean of the Beedie School, where he played a pivotal role in strategic development and accreditation success. His extensive consulting work spans both public and private sectors in foreign investment and competition policy. In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, he has held visiting professorships in notable universities worldwide. Shapiro's research interests encompass Competitive Analysis Strategy, International Comparative Business, and Managerial Economics.

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Experience

Professor Emeritus

1980-09-01 — Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, Canada

Teaching and research in Global Business Strategy at the Beedie School of Business.

Dean

2002-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Beedie School of Business • Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

Led strategic development and accreditation efforts for the Beedie School.

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy