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Professor Dr. G U Weitzel

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Biography

Utz Weitzel is a Professor at Radboud University specializing in Experimental Behavioral Finance. His research areas encompass Behavioral Finance, Experimental Finance/Economics, and Corporate Finance. He has published in prominent journals including the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies. Weitzel completed his studies in Economics and Business in Namibia and Germany, followed by a PhD from Humboldt-University Berlin. He served as a professor of finance at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has held a research affiliate position at the Max Planck Institute of Economics in Jena. He is actively involved in the Society for Experimental Finance and has editorial roles in several academic journals, leveraging his insights to advance the understanding of financial behaviors and decision-making processes.

Research Interests

Behavioral Finance Experimental Finance Corporate Finance

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Professor at Radboud University specializing in Experimental Behavioral Finance.

Managing Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Society for Experimental Finance •

Managing Director of the non-profit organization.

Associate Editor

2013-01-01 — Present

Journal of Behavioural Experimental Finance •

Responsible for overseeing editorial processes for the journal.

Associate Editor

2008-01-01 — Present

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing •

Editorial role at the international journal.

Research Affiliate

— Present

Max Planck Institute of Economics • Jena

Engaged in research related to economics.

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).