Dr. Ella Patelli

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ella D.S. Patelli is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Geneva and a PhD in Finance from HEC Montreal. Her research primarily focuses on asset pricing and international finance, with a particular interest in the role of learning in markets characterized by incomplete information. Patelli has co-authored a working paper on the Currency Risk Premium, accepted by the Journal of Financial Economics, showcasing her engagement with contemporary financial theories. Aside from her research, she teaches courses on Applied Financial Markets and Advanced Topics in Empirical Asset Pricing, contributing to the academic development of her students by providing insights into real-world financial scenarios.

Research Interests

Asset Pricing International Finance Incomplete Information

Courses

Applied Financial Markets Advanced Topics in Empirical Asset Pricing

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.