Dr. Ronald Kneebone

Professor

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Biography

Ronald David Kneebone is an Emeritus Professor and the Scientific Director of the Social Policy Health Research at the University of Calgary. With a Ph.D. in Economics from McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to addressing pressing social issues, notably homelessness and poverty. His expertise extends to government finances, contributing significantly to the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and participating in university strategic initiatives. Kneebone's work has earned him numerous accolades, including the IAPR Research Professor award and the Purvis Prize from the Canadian Economics Association. He is recognized for his impactful teaching and research, evidenced by various teaching awards from the Faculty of Social Sciences and a reputation as a Peak Scholar at the University of Calgary. He actively shares his research insights through multiple publications and scholarly articles, contributing to the academic community's understanding of economic and social policy challenges.

Research Interests

Awards

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IAPR Research Professor

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Teaching Award

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Purvis Prize

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.