Dr. Matthew Sooy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Sooy is an Assistant Professor at the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, specializing in managerial accounting control. He holds a PhD in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, and an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Decision Science from Emory University. Prior to his academic career, Matthew gained valuable industry experience working at KPMG and with start-up companies. His recent research employs behavioral economic methods to examine how various dimensions of financial regulations and enforcement influence managers' compliance. Additionally, he investigates the effect of hierarchy and social status on financial decision-making within organizations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.