Dr. Keith Head

Professor

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Biography

Keith Head is the HSBC Professor of Asian Commerce at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in the fields of International Trade and Economic Geography. He obtained his BA from Swarthmore College and his PhD in Economics from MIT. Head has made significant contributions to the understanding of multinational enterprises and industrial organization, as evidenced by his diverse range of publications in prestigious journals such as the American Economic Journal and the Journal of International Economics. His research encompasses various facets of economic dynamics, including the impact of brand ownership on competition and the gravity model's evaluation of trade. Head's academic career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing economic analysis within the context of globalization and its implications for business strategy.

Research Interests

International Trade Multinational Enterprises Economic Geography Industrial Organization

Courses

Government Business (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.