Dr. Monica Popa Sârghie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Monica Popa Sârghie’s research, teaching, and service are anchored in an interdisciplinary perspective that emphasizes social responsibility and sustainable systems. Her work examines the intertwined roles of businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and governments in promoting the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. At the University of Saskatchewan, her research focuses on sustainability, health, and wellness, as well as the sustainable future of energy and mineral resources. Recent projects address coping mechanisms for human flourishing, technology adoption in Northern Communities, and the intersection of business perspectives with psychiatry, psychology, and kinesiology. Dr. Popa Sârghie’s published works include studies on consumer attitudes towards social responsibility, charitable donations, fair trade systems, and strategic partnerships. She explores trust, fairness, empathy, and reciprocity within consumer behavior, scrutinizing the interplay of sensory, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic influences on decision-making. Through her inquiries into overconsumption and compulsive behaviors, she aims to nurture individual well-being and support healthy societies.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 354 Consumer Behaviour COMM 450 Social Cause Marketing: Designing Change for Good MKT 400 Honours Seminar Marketing MKT 802 Marketing Theory (M.Sc. Management Program) MKT 803 Consumer Behaviour (M.Sc. Management Program) MGT 990 MSc Seminar Research

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.