Dr. Joy Wu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joy Zhouyu Wu is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting Information Systems Division at UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Chicago and earned her PhD from Cornell University. Her research interests primarily focus on behavioral experiments, information markets, fairness views, and platform strategy. Wu has contributed to the field through various publications, including works on secondary market monetization willingness to share personal data and income redistribution inequalities. Her teaching includes courses on information systems analysis and design for the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Research Interests

Behavioral Experiments Information Markets Fairness Views Platform Strategy

Courses

Information Systems Analysis and Design (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.