Dr. Jan Bolderdijk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Willem Bolderdijk is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen specializing in consumer behavior and decision making. His research primarily focuses on social marketing and sustainability, exploring how public engagement can influence consumer choices and societal outcomes. He combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address challenges in sustainability. Additionally, Bolderdijk has positions as a full professor in Sustainability & Marketing at the University of Amsterdam and as an externally hired researcher at the University of Vilnius. He is committed to advancing the understanding of how marketing strategies can promote sustainable behaviors.

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.