Dr. Brian Burgoon

Professor

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Biography

Brian Burgoon is a Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam. He received his PhD in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1998. Burgoon's research focuses on the intersections of global economic integration, welfare state development, and democratic political representation. His key goal is to understand how these realms interact, especially in terms of economic interdependence and social protection, and how they can mutually reinforce each other. He has served as an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University and became a Professor at UvA in 2012, assisting in various academic director roles and membership in research groups. His teaching encompasses general political science and quantitative and qualitative research methods, with an aim to equip students with the tools to explore political life.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Serves as a Professor in the Department of Political Science, focusing on political economy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) • Baltimore, USA

Taught courses in political science and international studies.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.