Dr. Klaas Knot

Professor

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Biography

Klaas Knot is a renowned economist recognized for his contributions to central banking and monetary policy. He currently serves as the President of De Nederlandsche Bank, a position he will officially assume on March 1, 2024. Knot's academic journey has been marked by a commitment to exploring the intricacies of economic systems, with a particular focus on the principles guiding central banking. His work is instrumental in shaping policy and academic discourse surrounding monetary stability and economic resilience. His expertise in economics is further enriched by his role as an honorary professor at the University of Groningen, where he engages in teaching and research activities, contributing to the institution's reputation in economic studies.

Research Interests

Economics Central Banking

Experience

President

2024-03-01 — Present

De Nederlandsche Bank • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading the national central bank of the Netherlands, overseeing monetary policy and financial regulation.

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.