Dr. Hans Van Oosterhout

Professor

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Biography

Hans van Oosterhout is a Professor of Corporate Governance at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He obtained his Master's degree from Leiden University in 1993 and completed his PhD at Erasmus University in 2002. His research primarily focuses on ownership governance strategies, examining how different types of firms and their owners manage during various stages of the firm life cycle. He explores shareholder democracy, particularly in publicly listed companies, and has analyzed the governance strategies of new ventures led by founders as well as professional partnerships. In addition to academic publications in notable journals like the Academy of Management Review and Organization Science, he has served as a visiting professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His work encompasses deep engagement with managers and stakeholders in addressing strategic questions related to ownership governance, emphasizing transitions within firms.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, Netherlands

Leading research and teaching in Corporate Governance.

Awards

#1

ERIM Top Article Award

Courses

Corporate Governance Organisation Theory Global Business Management

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.