Dr. Killian Mccarthy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Killian J. McCarthy is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Radboud University. He also serves as a Professor of Practice at the Kyiv School of Economics and a Docent at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. His research specializes in the creation and sustainability of value within firms, focusing on topics such as strategy, scaling, and the navigation of political and regulatory systems. McCarthy's work has been published in prominent journals, including Research Policy and Energy Policy, as well as high-visibility outlets like Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan. He has held previous positions as an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen and a Visiting Professor at Loughborough University and National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. McCarthy has led several significant research projects, including a €1.5 million Horizon Europe project assessing Ukraine's innovation infrastructure. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Groningen and has multiple degrees from Utrecht University, the University of Vienna, and the National University of Ireland, where he graduated cum laude.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Teaching and conducting research in strategy.

Professor of Practice

2021-06-01 — Present

Kyiv School of Economics • Kyiv, Ukraine

Engaged in academic practice and research.

Docent

2021-09-01 — Present

Royal College of Surgeons • Ireland

Involved in teaching and research training.

Columnist

2025-01-01 — Present

M&A Magazine • Not provided

Contributing articles on mergers and acquisitions.

Awards

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Principal Investigator

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Project Member

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Principal Investigator

Courses

Bezemtoets Strategy Master's Thesis in Strategic Management Strategic Alliance and Network Management Strategic Change Strategy

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).