Dr. Agnes Bäker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Agnes Bäker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She serves as the Program Director for the Bachelor program in International Business Administration. Prior to her tenure at VU Amsterdam, Agnes worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Zurich from 2016 to 2021 and held a postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Tübingen from 2010 to 2015. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Business Economics from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, earned in 2010. Agnes is known for her strong expertise in human capital and social capital, with a particular focus on leadership careers in higher education and hospitals. Her research spans topics such as teamwork, peer effects, behavioral economics, and the effective satisfaction of subordinates within organizations. She has authored works published in prestigious journals including Harvard Business Review and Research Policy. Additionally, Agnes is actively involved in teaching leadership development programs, supervising students across various levels, and contributing as an Associate Editor in academic journals. Her dedication to research and education has been recognized with numerous awards and grants throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Zurich • Switzerland

Conducted research and taught various courses in management and organization.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2015-12-31

University of Tübingen • Germany

Worked on research projects focusing on human and social capital.

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2022-08-01
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Paper Award

2022-06-17

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.