Dr. Harry Garretsen

Professor

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Biography

Harry Garretsen is a Full Professor of International Economics and Business at the University of Groningen and the Director of 'In LEAD'. His research expertise includes International Economics, International Business, Spatial Economics, and Macroeconomics. He has held various positions including leading roles in academic institutions such as Aarhus BSS at Aarhus University, and has been recognized as an Honorary Professor at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Additionally, he serves as a Research Fellow at the CESifo Institute in Munich. His contributions to the field have made significant impacts on leadership and economic management, blending theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Garretsen's academic journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge in his areas of expertise, facilitating growth in both scholarly and applied contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.