Dr. Mahesh Nagarajan

Professor

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Biography

Mahesh Nagarajan is a Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Operations and Supply Chain Management. With a PhD from the University of Southern California, he brings extensive academic and research experience to his role. Nagarajan’s research interests encompass Operations Supply Chain Management, Stochastic Optimization, and Cooperative Game Theory, with a notable focus on Health Care Operations. His work has been published in respected journals such as Operations Research and M&SOM, where he has co-authored several significant papers analyzing various operational frameworks and strategies. He has also contributed to topics such as dynamic capacity allocation and emergency department triage systems, providing empirical insights based on rigorous data analysis. In addition to his research, Nagarajan is involved in teaching courses related to business processes and supply chain management at both undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools to excel in the evolving landscape of business operations.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Business Processes Operations (BCom) Operations (IMBA) Supply Chain Management (MM)

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.