Dr. Steven Shechter

Professor

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Biography

Steven Shechter is a Professor in the Operations Logistics Division at UBC Sauder School of Business. His academic background includes a BS in Mathematics from Loyola University Chicago, an MS in Operations Research from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His research largely focuses on stochastic optimization, simulation, medical decision making, and health care operations research. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications in esteemed journals including Management Science and Operations Research, exploring topics such as mass vaccination scheduling, individualized patient monitoring, and dynamic capacity allocation in elective surgeries. Shechter teaches several courses including managerial decisions modeling analytics and simulation modeling at the master's level. His work aims to improve decision-making processes within the realm of healthcare operations.

Research Interests

Courses

Managerial Decisions Modelling Analytics (FTMBA) Simulation Modeling (MBAN) Optimal Decision Making (MBAN) Optimal Decision Making II (MBAN)

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.