Dr. Sujatha Selvaraj
Sujatha Selvaraj is a passionate educator with over 17 years of teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels in Finance, Business and Management. She also has a decade of industry experience in the Mining Business and Banking sectors across Asia, Africa and Canada.
Since October 2022, she has been teaching Finance courses, including Financial Management, Investment Analysis and Management, and Personal Financial Planning, in the Department of Quantitative Studies at University Canada West (UCW). She serves as a Course Lead for two courses (FNCE 625 and FNCE 627) and actively contributes to the Curriculum Development Committee and Innovation Committee.
Before joining UCW, she taught Financial Management, Financial Services, Insurance, Canadian Securities, Economics, Payroll and Business Management courses at public colleges and private universities in Canada.
Expertise and Experience
Dr. Selvaraj holds a Ph.D. with a specialization in Banking and Financial Management. She was awarded a Gold Medal in her Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and a Silver Medal in her Master of Bank Management (MBM).
She has demonstrated strong research expertise by mentoring graduate students in research projects and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Her research has accumulated 657 citations on Google Scholar, with one of her five research papers receiving over 357 citations.
Her research interests include:
- Banking and Insurance Industry Performance
- Cloud Computing and Blockchain Technologies
- Sustainable Finance and Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Dr. Selvaraj has also collaborated with Asian universities in evaluating international doctoral theses and frequently serves as a keynote speaker at international workshops and conferences.
Publications and Awards
- Published five research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Over 657 Google Scholar citations, with one paper receiving 357+ citations.
- Gold Medalist in Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.).
- Silver Medalist in Master of Bank Management (MBM.).
Certifications
Dr. Selvaraj is a committed lifelong learner, continuously enhancing her professional expertise. She has completed the following certifications:
- Postgraduate Certificate in College Teacher Training Program (CTTP)
- Canadian Investment Fund Course (CIFC)
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)
- Pursuing Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Courses Taught at UCW
At UCW, she teaches the following Finance courses:
- Financial Management (FNCE 623)
- Investment Analysis and Management (FNCE 625)
- Personal Financial Planning (FNCE 627)
- Sustainability and Finance (FNCE 630)
Her student-centered teaching approach fosters a positive learning environment and integrates diverse teaching resources and technological tools to empower students in achieving their academic and career success.
