Dr. Sanghoon Lee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sanghoon Lee is an Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in strategy and business economics. He received his BA from Seoul National University and his PhD from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on Urban Economics, Real Estate Economics, Public Economics, Labor Economics, and Industrial Organization. He has contributed significantly to the field with publications in notable journals including the International Economic Review and the Review of Economic Studies. Lee has explored topics such as welfare in international migration, neighborhood dynamics, and allocative efficiency in trade. He teaches Real Estate Economics as part of the Bachelor of Commerce program, engaging students with real-world applications of economic principles in urban settings.

Research Interests

Urban Economics Real Estate Economics Public Economics Labor Economics Industrial Organization

Courses

Real Estate Economics (BCom)

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.