Dr. Fréderic Varone

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Biography

Fréderic Varone is a full professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Geneva. He holds a Doctorate in Political Science and has previously served as a professor at the University of Louvain. Since 2006, he has been involved in teaching and research at the University of Geneva and has been a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley. His research revolves around public policy analysis, focusing on comparative policy analysis, program evaluation, public sector reforms, interest groups, and political elites. Varone has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and mentorship of doctoral candidates in topics such as mobility policies and public procurement. His academic work includes substantial service, having been a member of the Swiss National Science Foundation's research council from 2009 to 2016. Varone’s interests are reflected in his courses and the diverse research projects he supervises, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in public policy and governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in public policy analysis.

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.