Dr. Michael Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Jong Kim is an Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Operations and Logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Mathematics from the University of Toronto, and completed his PhD at the same institution. His research interests focus on Dynamic Programming, Statistical Learning, Robust Optimization, and the Exploration versus Exploitation trade-offs. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the field through multiple publications in reputable journals such as Operations Research and Management Science, highlighting methodologies and advancements in inventory control, stochastic control, and optimization techniques. His work is characterized by a data-driven approach that often incorporates Bayesian methods for improved decision-making in complex environments. In the academic year 2025-2026, Professor Kim is set to teach courses in Descriptive and Predictive Business Analytics as part of the Master of Business Analytics program.

Research Interests

Dynamic Programming Statistical Learning Robust Optimization Exploration vs Exploitation Trade-offs

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Operations Management.

Courses

Descriptive Predictive Business Analytics Advanced Predictive Business Analytics

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.