Dr. Meric Gertler

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Biography

Meric Gertler is a professor and president of the University of Toronto. He specializes in urban economies and the role of innovation and creativity in cities. His research focuses on how institutions, technological and industrial change, and geographical context influence regional and national systems of innovation. Gertler's work often addresses the relationships between universities and research organizations and their impact on the economy.

Research Interests

Urban Economies Innovation Creativity Regional Systems of Innovation Technological Change

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology