Dr. Mia Raynard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mia Raynard is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business specializing in Organizational Behaviour. With a BCom from McGill University, an MBA from National Sun Yat-Sen University, and a PhD from the University of Alberta, she has a robust academic foundation. Her research interests encompass Organization Theory, Disruptive Change, and the dynamics of Industries and Professions in Emerging Economies. Raynard has contributed significantly to the field, with published works addressing themes such as the impact of digital technology in shaping institutional processes and the implications of institutional arrangements on marginalized communities. Her insights into resilience in family businesses during crises and the stigmatization within the medical profession in China reflect her commitment to understanding complex organizational dynamics. Raynard teaches courses in Qualitative Research and Organizational Behaviour at the PhD and BCom levels, fostering a new generation of academic thought leaders.

Research Interests

Courses

Qualitative Research Organizational Behaviour (PhD) Values, Ethics, and Community (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.