Dr. Karl Aquino

Professor

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Biography

Karl Aquino is the Richard Poon Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Organizations and Society. His academic journey includes a BSc from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an MSc, and a PhD from Northwestern University. With a strong emphasis on behavioral science, Aquino's research interests encompass forgiveness, reconciliation, moral cognition, social dominance, and organizational justice, focusing on the dynamics of workplace victimization. His notable publications include explorations of the interplay between personality traits such as the Dark Triad and organizational behavior, as well as studies on gender bias and moral typecasting in workplace settings. Through his work, Aquino contributes valuable insights into the complex social and psychological processes that shape organizational dynamics.

Research Interests

Forgiveness Reconciliation Moral Cognition Social Dominance Organizational Justice Workplace Victimization

Experience

Richard Poon Professor

— Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of organizations and society.

Courses

Management Organizational Behaviour

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.