Dr. Yanwen Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yanwen Wang is an Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in marketing and behavioral science. He holds a BA from Fudan University, an MPhil from the University of New South Wales, and a PhD from Emory University. His research focuses on the intersection of public health, consumer finance, and digital technology, employing methodologies such as choice models, state space models, Bayesian statistics, and experiments. Wang has made significant contributions to understanding marketing strategies, including the effects of marketing analytics and customer relationship management. His selected publications underline his expertise, covering topics like retirement savings, quasi-experiments in marketing, and the impact of digital technologies on consumer behavior. Wang's work has been published in top journals, such as Marketing Science and the Journal of Marketing, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field through empirical research and innovative methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

UBC Sauder School of Business • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of marketing and behavioral science.

Courses

Marketing Research (IMBA) Customer Analytics (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.