Dr. Rajesh Vijayaraghavan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rajesh Vijayaraghavan is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting Information Systems Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a BTech from Madras, an MS from New York, and a DBA from Harvard. His research interests lie in accounting, risk management, and financial institutions, specifically focusing on disclosure, corporate governance, and performance measurement. Vijayaraghavan has contributed to the academic literature with publications such as 'Directors’ Perceptions Board Effectiveness Internal Operations' in Management Science and 'On counting permutations used speech scrambling' in the Journal of Physical Sciences. His work is recognized for its application of machine learning techniques in corporate finance. Vijayaraghavan teaches various courses, including Accounting Managerial Control Incentives and Foundations of Accounting for undergraduate and graduate students. He is dedicated to enhancing understanding in the field of accounting through both research and effective teaching.

Research Interests

Courses

Accounting Managerial Control Incentives Foundations Accounting Research Seminar Accounting

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.