Dr. Joost Berkhout

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joost Berkhout is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in mobilization, political organization, and organizational ecology. With a focus on interest representation, lobbying, public action, and networks, he has made significant contributions to understanding the dynamics of political organization. Berkhout has led and collaborated on several research projects, including 'Agendas Interest Groups' and has published work that explores the diversity and density of interest organizations across various policy domains in Western Europe. His doctoral research, which culminated in a PhD dissertation on Political Activities of Interest Organizations, was completed in 2010 at Leiden University. Berkhout has also served as a post-doctoral researcher on an EU-funded project investigating migration as a political issue. His teaching includes courses on comparative politics and interest representation at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaches graduate-level courses on political science, focusing on comparative politics and interest representation.

Courses

Collective Action Interest Group Politics Protest Politics

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.