Dr. Dirk Vriens

Professor

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Biography

Dirk Vriens is a Professor at Radboud University, where he holds the chair in Organisational Design Development. He has extensive expertise in the field of organisational cybernetics, focusing on the design and change of organisational structures and the promotion of moral behavior within organizations. Vriens has a solid academic background with an MSc in Psychology and a PhD in Policy Sciences. His research interests include the application of systems theory to organisational change and ethics in business practices. Vriens is actively involved in teaching and has delivered courses on Systems Theory and Intervention in Organizations. He has contributed significantly to the literature on organizational development, including works published by Routledge and Springer, among others. His teaching and research continue to influence and shape the understanding of responsible organisational practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Systems Theory Intervention in Organizations

Requirements for Radboud University

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).