Dr. Dharini Thiruchittampalam

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Biography

Dharini Thiruchittampalam is a Sessional Lecturer at the UBC Sauder School of Business focusing on innovation and sustainability. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from McGill University and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Her experience encompasses teaching various courses related to entrepreneurship, sustainability, and community ethics within business contexts. With a strong academic background in architecture and business, she integrates design methods with sustainable practices, preparing students for challenges in modern business environments. Her courses include Innovation Sustainability (FTMBA), Business Innovation: Studio Practice (BCom), and Sustainability Marketing (BCom).

Research Interests

Entrepreneurship Sustainability Business Innovation Social Entrepreneurship

Courses

Innovation Sustainability (FTMBA) Design Methods Business Innovation: Studio Practice (BCom) Social Entrepreneurship (BCom) Sustainability Marketing (BCom) Values Ethics Community (BCom)

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.