Dr. Sylvia Hsu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sylvia H. Hsu is an Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Business, York University, specializing in accounting with a focus on management accounting within the health industry. Her current research interests include the application of cost information in managerial decision processes, the development of performance measures, and the evaluation of public policy impacts on the healthcare sector. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of how firms utilize accounting information for dynamic decision-making in market environments. Hsu is particularly interested in health care cost management and the implications of health expenditure on outcomes, aiming to provide insights that aid policymakers in the allocation of limited medical resources to improve the quality of care. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including accolades from the Medical Decision Making Society and the American Accounting Association, showcasing her contributions to the field through empirical research and innovative methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Schulich School of Business, York University • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in accounting with a focus on health industry management.

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Courses

Management Accounting (MBA core course) Management Accounting Concepts (BBA core course)

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.