Dr. Brian Tjemkes

Professor

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Biography

Brian Tjemkes is a Full Professor of Strategic Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he heads the Department of Management and Organisation and serves as the program director for the International Business Administration program. He obtained his Ph.D. from Radboud University Nijmegen. His research focuses on strategic alliances, business ecosystems, and public-private partnerships, with a special emphasis on corporate transformation and cross-cultural perspectives. Tjemkes has published in leading journals such as Journal of Management Studies and Journal of International Management, and he is a coauthor of the book "Strategic Alliance Management: Transformative Strategies." He teaches several undergraduate and graduate courses related to strategic management and has been involved in various academic and educational activities since 2014.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Leading the Department of Management and Organisation and serving as program director for the International Business Administration program.

Docent

2014-08-07 — Present

RMA Nijmegen • Nijmegen

Teaching and conducting research in management.

Panel Chair Accreditation

2021-09-01 — Present

NVAO • Hague

Overseeing accreditation processes.

Directeur/Eigenaar

2023-01-01 — Present

BV Tjemkes • Huizen

Managing his own consultancy.

Hoogleraar

2023-01-01 — Present

Diverse Lezingen • Amsterdam

Engaging in various lectures and presentations.

Awards

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IFSAM Award for Excellence Innovation Management Pedagogy

2022-03-23
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Business Impact Award

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Societal WAIB Paper Award

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Nominee for 'Van der Duijn Schouten' education award

Courses

International Business Administration Foundations of Strategic Management Alliances, Mergers, Networks

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.