Dr. Sara Wick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Wick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph. She holds a Ph.D. in Management (Accounting) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Her research focuses on behavioral management accounting, examining how control systems affect employee motivation and performance. Notable examples include studies investigating the subjective elements of performance measurement systems and their influence on managers' evaluations and employee reactions. Professor Wick's current work also explores the work-family challenges arising from the pandemic and their impact on employee productivity. She has published extensively in academic journals such as Accounting Perspectives and the Accounting Research Journal, contributing significantly to the field of accounting research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

Teaching and researching in the field of accounting.

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).