Dr. Hans Van Kranenburg

Professor

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Biography

Hans van Kranenburg is a full professor of Strategic Management at Radboud University Nijmegen, specializing in Corporate Strategy. With extensive experience, he has led the Department of Business Administration since 2010 and chairs the Strategic Management group since 2005. His academic interests include strategic behavior of organizations, industry dynamics, alliances, networks, foreign direct investments, and stakeholder management. Furthermore, he has contributed to the fields of media management and economics, offering extensive consultancy to chemical companies regarding strategic antitrust issues. He has published numerous articles and is part of the editorial boards of several esteemed journals in media economics and management. His work also encompasses studies on stakeholder management, internationalization of organizations, and market dynamics. Van Kranenburg holds a significant academic presence through teaching executive education and has held various leadership roles in community and charitable organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to both academia and social responsibility.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Chair of the Strategic Management group, leading research and academic initiatives in Corporate Strategy.

Head

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Department of Business Administration • Nijmegen

Oversaw the academic programs and research activities in the department.

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).