Dr. Elco Van Burg

Professor

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Biography

Elco van Burg is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Organizational Theory Section within the School of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD in entrepreneurship from Eindhoven University of Technology and has earned both an MSc in Industrial Engineering with Management Sciences and an M.A. in Theology from Utrecht University, graduating cum laude in both fields. His research explores the intersection of organization theory and entrepreneurship, focusing on areas such as social networks, interorganizational collaboration, managerial imagination, decision-making, and contemporary organizational trends like lean and agile organizing. He is actively involved in supervising Master's theses and more than five PhD students, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship. Throughout his career, van Burg has received several grants to conduct research, including projects concerning vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 crisis. His work has contributed to a greater understanding of organizational dynamics in various sectors, including social entrepreneurship and technology transfer. Van Burg has also been recognized with several awards for his academic publications and contributions to entrepreneurship education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Leading the Organizational Theory Section within the School of Business and Economics.

Project Coordinator

2021-02-03 — Present

Bijzondere Noden • Woerden

Coordinating projects related to vulnerable groups.

Advisor

2021-01-27 — Present

Yayasan Lentera Papua • Wamena

Providing advisory services.

Financial Manager

2021-12-01 — Present

EYA Aviation Indonesia • Wamena

Managing financial operations.

Awards

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Paper Award

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Full Paper Award

Courses

Organization Theory Research Methods

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.