Dr. Michael Sullivan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Strategy & Business Economics Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University and has previously completed a B.Sc. in Pure Mathematics and an M.A. and M.Phil. in Economics from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His academic interests are centered around Industrial Organization and Economics, with a particular focus on Platforms and Health Economics. Through his teaching, he aims to impart strategic management insights to undergraduate students and provide advanced research seminars for PhD candidates. Sullivan's scholarly work reflects his commitment to the field of Economics, leveraging his background in Mathematics to analyze complex economic structures and behaviors.

Research Interests

Industrial Organization Economics Platforms Health Economics

Courses

Strategic Management Business (BCom) Research Seminar Strategy Business Economics (PhD)

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.