Dr. Darren Dahl

Professor

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Biography

Darren Dahl is the Dean of UBC Sauder School of Business and holds the RBC Financial Group Professorship in Entrepreneurship. He has a PhD from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta. His research primarily focuses on new product development and the interplay of creativity and social influences on consumption contexts. Dahl's work has been published in leading academic journals such as Journal Marketing Research and Journal Consumer Research, highlighting key themes such as organizational structures and consumer perceptions.

Research Interests

New Product Development Creativity Emotions in Consumption Contexts Social Influence Social Marketing

Experience

Dean

— Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, BC

Oversees academic programs and strategic initiatives within the business school.

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.