Dr. David Kroon

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Kroon is an Associate Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Department of Strategy & Organization within the School of Business and Economics. He obtained his Ph.D. from Tilburg University and is recognized for his research in interorganizational collaboration, organizational change, and post-M&A integration with an emphasis on the human aspects such as identity, justice, trust, and emotions. His work has been published in leading academic journals including the Academy of Management Journal, International Journal of Management Reviews, and Journal of Management Studies, among others. Additionally, he has contributed chapters to various academic books published by renowned publishers such as Routledge and Oxford University Press. Kroon actively engages in teaching across undergraduate and MBA levels, focusing on strategy, international collaboration, and qualitative research methodology. He is also involved in thesis supervision and has received the Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs and the Senior Kwalificatie Onderwijs certifications in education. Kroon's contributions extend to collaborations related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the context of supporting vulnerable groups during crises. He has received several awards for his contributions to academia, including the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Strategic Management Special Interest Group.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2014-06-04
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Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program Grant

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EURAM Doctoral Colloquium Paper Award

2008-06-14
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Research Grant: Kwetsbaar Amsterdam

Courses

Research Business Administration - International Management Research Business Administration - Leadership Change Management Research Business Administration - Strategic Human Resource Management Research Business Administration - Strategy Organization

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.