Dr. Walid Hejazi

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Biography

Walid Hejazi is a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He serves as the Academic Director for Executive Programs and is a Fellow at the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship. His research delves into development strategies that enhance corporate competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. Hejazi has extensive experience working with companies to develop and implement innovative strategies, particularly focusing on leadership roles in guiding strategic change. Currently, he is authoring a book that evaluates strategies to attract global capital for sustainable infrastructure initiatives in the developing world. His substantial contributions to public policy are evidenced by his testimonies before parliamentary and Senate committees on subjects ranging from international trade to foreign investment. Additionally, Hejazi teaches in various MBA and EMBA programs at Rotman and has lectured across 30 countries while frequently appearing as a media commentator. His academic background includes a PhD and MA from the University of Toronto and an HBA from the University of Western Ontario.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology