Dr. Elena Pikulina

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elena Pikulina is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds an M.Phil and a PhD from Tilburg University. Her research interests include institutional investors, corporate finance, and experimental behavioral finance. She has published several notable articles in prestigious journals, focusing on topics such as income inequality and pay ratio disclosure, the preferences of power among individuals, and the effects of overconfidence on investment strategies. Her teaching encompasses courses on mergers and acquisitions, reflecting her expertise and commitment to integrating academic research with practical applications in finance.

Research Interests

Institutional Investors Corporate Finance Experimental Behavioral Finance

Courses

Mergers and Acquisitions

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.