Dr. Maryam Golnaraghi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maryam Golnaraghi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Innovation. She possesses an academic foundation with a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and advanced degrees, a Master's and PhD, from Harvard University. Her research interests focus on the intersection of climate risk management and the insurance industry, emphasizing sustainable finance, regulatory compliance, and industrial decarbonization. With extensive experience in climate change litigation and the development of climate tech, she contributes to various publications regarding flood risk management and regulatory approaches to climate change within the insurance sector. Over the years, Maryam has been an instrumental figure in shaping industry perspectives on climate resilience and emergency preparedness. She teaches courses related to climate economics and indigenous relations, aiming to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions. Her work has been published widely, underscoring her expertise in climate risk assessment and management.

Research Interests

Courses

Indigenous Relations Climate Economy

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.