Dr. Jan Van Dalen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan van Dalen is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research interests include Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and the use of Big Data in predicting financial markets. He has contributed to significant studies examining the influence of Twitter sentiment on stock price fluctuations, providing insights that aid traders and investors in making informed decisions. Jan has been involved in various academic events and workshops, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing within the field. He teaches several courses related to Business Analytics and Advanced Statistics. His work is widely recognized in academic circles, and he has co-authored research that has been featured in multiple financial publications, showcasing the practical applications of his research in predicting market trends. Jan is dedicated to advancing the understanding of statistical methods in business contexts, particularly regarding emerging technologies and analytics.

Research Interests

Courses

Business Analytics Supply Chain Forecasting Research Training I Research Training II Advanced Statistics & Programming

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.