Dr. Ke Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ke Wang is an Associate Professor at the Alberta School of Business, specializing in Accounting and Business Analytics. He holds a PhD in Accounting from City University of Hong Kong and a BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests encompass capital markets, textual analysis of corporate disclosures, and stakeholder relations. Wang's publications include significant contributions to journals such as Accounting Horizons and Contemporary Accounting Research. His work explores diverse issues, from stock price crash risks associated with asset securitizations to the readability of corporate disclosures and its implications for market perceptions. Wang has received several research grants, including an SSHRC Insight Grant, and he actively engages in teaching managerial accounting, financial accounting, and data analytics at the undergraduate level. He has been recognized for his teaching and research efforts with multiple fellowships, including the Canadian Utilities Faculty Fellowship. He is also featured in various media, emphasizing the impact of his research on corporate governance and investor relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in Accounting and Business Analytics.

Awards

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Canadian Utilities Faculty Fellowship

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The Edmonton Journal Fellowship

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management