Dr. Wenjia Ba

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wenjia Ba is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Marketing and Behavioral Science. She holds a BA from Fudan University and a PhD from Stanford University. Her research encompasses significant topics in Machine Learning, focusing on the intersection of technology and consumer behavior. Her work includes publications on Advertising Media, Target Audience Optimization, and the application of high-dimensional bandits in marketing. Ba's contributions to the field cover areas such as online platforms and consumer modeling, where she explores innovative strategies for consumer engagement and action optimization. She actively teaches market research courses at the undergraduate level, equipping students with essential insights and methodologies in contemporary marketing practices. With a strong emphasis on empirical research and a commitment to advancing the understanding of consumer interactions in the digital age, Ba's scholarship is paving the way for new frameworks in the marketing discipline.

Research Interests

Courses

Market Research (BCom)

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.