Dr. Matthew Wong

Instructor

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Biography

Matthew Wong is a sessional lecturer at the UBC Sauder School of Business, focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship and sustainability. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Toronto, a Master of Information Studies from Toronto, and a PhD from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he specialized in entrepreneurship. Matthew’s academic journey has made him adept at teaching courses related to entrepreneurship and technical communications. His interests lie particularly in the cultural aspects of innovation, with a notable emphasis on corporate culture and the dynamics of entrepreneurial and startup environments. He is actively engaged in research and consulting, contributing significantly to the literature on small business management and entrepreneurship, and has published numerous case studies that detail practical approaches to managing and innovating within small enterprises.

Research Interests

Courses

Entrepreneurship (BCom)

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.