Dr. Catherine Roux

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Roux is a Professor of Industrial Organization at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics. Her research focuses on a wide array of topics within Industrial Organization, including collusion, exclusionary practices, mergers, intellectual property, and energy markets. She has a strong interest in lab experiments and theoretical studies with applications in various areas. Roux obtained her education at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Lausanne, Copenhagen Business School, and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, culminating in a significant academic career that saw her join the University of Basel in 2015 after serving as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of St. Gallen. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various research collaborations and published studies on significant economic topics, solidifying her position as a leading academic in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.