Dr. Erik Roelofsen

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Erik Roelofsen. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Erik Roelofsen is a professor of International Financial Reporting and Capital Market Communications at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research and advisory activities focus on the intersection of accounting standards and capital market functioning, emphasizing the implications of financial reporting practices for stakeholders. Roelofsen is actively involved in various academic and professional committees, contributing to the development of accounting standards. He teaches courses in Financial Accounting Analysis and has a track record of speaking at industry conferences. His work includes collaboration with businesses to enhance financial transparency and understanding of market regulations. Roelofsen is also a member of the Erasmus Accounting Research Group, furthering scholarly research in accounting. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and remains an influential figure in accounting education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Docent

2022-11-21 — 2025-11-20

Rotterdam School of Management B.V. • Rotterdam

Teaching in the FTMBA, GEMBA, and Executive Education programs.

Docent

2022-11-09 — 2025-11-08

Universiteit van Groningen • Groningen

Teaching activities.

Penningmeester

2023-07-21 — 2026-07-20

Schoolvereniging Willemspark • Amsterdam

Treasurer for the foundation supporting Willemsparkschool.

Courses

Financial Accounting Analysis

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
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:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.