Dr. Joyce Tian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joyce Tian is an Associate Professor in the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on various aspects of managerial performance evaluation, corporate board structures, organizational designs, and information disclosure. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a Master of Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Bachelor of Arts from Renmin University of China. Joyce has published extensively in reputable academic journals, with notable works including studies on board expertise and executive incentives in Management Science and the effects of stewardship value in managerial reports in the Accounting Review. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on analytical accounting research, cost management systems, and managerial accounting at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, she has been recognized for her contribution to research funding through the SSHRC-Standard Research Grant.

Research Interests

Courses

PhD Seminar: Analytical Accounting Research Cost Management Systems Introduction to Managerial Accounting Accounting Information for Internal Decision Making Managerial Accounting

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.