Dr. Laura Doering

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management and is cross-appointed to the Department of Sociology. An economic sociologist, she examines how social and psychological processes influence outcomes in households, organizations, and markets. Her research has been published in reputable journals including the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Sociological Science, and Journal of Business Venturing. In addition to scholarly articles, her work has been featured in mainstream media such as New York BBC News and the Globe and Mail. Her recent publications include studies on gender discrimination in remote work, the support of necessity entrepreneurs, and the dynamics of relational lending in microfinance. Professor Doering has a keen interest in the sociology of gender and work, stratification, and market interactions, contributing extensively to these fields through her research and publications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology