Dr. Lorenzo Garlappi

Professor

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Biography

Lorenzo Garlappi is a Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Bocconi University, a Doctorate from the University of Trieste, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. As the Senior Associate Dean, Research, he focuses on advancing research in the field of finance. His acclaimed research includes significant publications in top-tier journals such as Management Science and the Journal of Finance, addressing topics such as Debt Issuance, Asset Pricing, and the implications of Climate Change on Real Estate Prices. Garlappi's contributions to academic conferences have earned him various awards, including the Paper Award at the ASU Sonoran Winter Conference. His work has been featured in the NBER Digest, particularly regarding the impact of interest rates on retail investors. He is actively involved in teaching courses on Risk Management and Financial Engineering, embodying his commitment to both scholarship and education in financial studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Risk Management Financial Engineering

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.