Professor Dr. Isha Agarwal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Isha Agarwal is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance. She earned her MA and PhD in Economics from Cornell University. Her research interests encompass Banking, International Finance, Corporate Finance, and Macroeconomics. Isha has contributed to various scholarly publications, including works on the effects of foreign currency exposure on banks, the role of money creation channels in private-public debt pricing, and the impact of shadow banks on monetary policy transmission. Isha's work has been recognized through awards, notably the Paper Award at the 2022 International Finance Banking Society Conference.

Research Interests

Banking International Finance Corporate Finance Macroeconomics

Courses

Corporate Finance

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.