Dr. Steven Minns

Instructor

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Biography

Steven Minns holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of London, an MBA from Imperial College, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia (UBC). As a full-time lecturer in the Strategy Business Economics Division at UBC Sauder School of Business, his research focuses on the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. He is particularly interested in the impact of disruptive technologies and the role of intellectual property protection in fostering innovation. Steven actively engages in topics of business strategy, ethics, and government policy, analyzing how these factors influence entrepreneurship in innovation-driven enterprises. His academic rigor is grounded in practical economic analysis of projects, especially those related to venture capital and private equity. Steven is a member of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Group at UBC, contributing to collaborative research initiatives aimed at enhancing business education and practice through innovative economic strategies.

Research Interests

Courses

Government Business (BCom) Entrepreneurship Innovation (BCom) Strategy Innovation (MBA)

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.