Dr. Birgul Arslan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Birgul Arslan is an Associate Professor of Innovation Strategy at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. She earned her Ph.D. in Strategic Management from HEC Paris, France. Her research primarily focuses on the drivers of success in interorganizational collaboration and new product development, particularly in the context of grand challenges such as the Ebola outbreak and antibacterial resistance. Arslan's work has been published in leading journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Management Studies. In addition to her academic expertise, she brings significant hands-on experience in business intelligence consulting and is recognized as an award-winning educator known for delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences. She teaches executive programs that help leaders master corporate innovation and navigate emerging technologies while applying design thinking to business challenges, with a focus on practical applications of strategic insights.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University • Rotterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Innovation Strategy.

Awards

#1

Full-time MBA Faculty Award

Courses

Positive Impact Seminar Design Thinking Mastering Corporate Innovation

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
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:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.