Dr. Janice Stein

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Biography

Janice Stein is the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management and the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. She is a respected national and international expert on world politics, focusing on decision-making strategies in international relations. As a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and an honorary foreign member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, her contributions to social science and public debate have been widely recognized. Stein has received multiple honorary doctorates and awards, including the Molson Prize from the Canada Council for her outstanding contributions as a social scientist. Her research intersects cognitive science, psychology, and international politics, particularly studying the management of conflict escalation and the various psychological, institutional, and political factors that can induce surprise in international scenarios. Her latest work delves into the intersection of geopolitics and technology, further establishing her as a leading voice in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology