Dr. Jorgo Goossens

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jorgo Goossens is a tenured Assistant Professor specializing in Financial Economics at Radboud University Nijmegen. He has held various positions, including Visiting Assistant Professor at Tilburg University and academic advisor at APG Asset Management. His academic background includes degrees in econometrics, mathematics, and finance, and he is involved in research focused on behavioral finance, with particular interests in household finance, pensions, and preferences related to risk, time, and sustainability, as well as asset pricing. Goossens' expertise extends to several research centers where he contributes to understanding and evaluating financial behavior in both personal and institutional contexts. He is also actively engaged in teaching, leading programs in actuarial science and contributing to various courses aimed at executive education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Tenured Assistant Professor in Finance.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Tilburg University •

Engaged in academic exchange and collaboration.

Academic Advisor

2022-09-01 — Present

APG Asset Management •

Providing guidance on financial matters and research.

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Courses

Financial Risk Management Investment Management

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).