Dr. Bert Van De Ven

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bert van de Ven is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University, focusing on business ethics, professional ethics, and philosophical ethics. His research includes published work on ethics in corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, and the ethical implications for professionals in the finance sector. He has a keen interest in the philosophies of Emmanuel Levinas, Peter Sloterdijk, and Alasdair MacIntyre, and is currently working as an editor on a book dealing with the meaning of work. In addition to his research, he teaches courses on ethics, particularly in the business context, and contemporary philosophy, where he engages with critique related to the dominance of instrumental reason in society. His paper, co-authored with Wim Dubbink, received an award from the Society for Business Ethics in 2009. He actively contributes to discussions at the intersection of ethical considerations and their application in modern business practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.