Dr. Koen Van Bommel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Koen van Bommel is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Organization Theory & Corporate Sustainability. He obtained his PhD in Management from Warwick Business School and conducted research at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a sustainability consultant at KPMG. His research interests include sustainable business models, circular economy, and the tensions and paradoxes surrounding corporate sustainability and integrated reporting. Van Bommel's work has been published in various high-impact journals, including Organization Studies, Organization & Environment, and the Journal of Business Ethics. He emphasizes the importance of corporate social responsibility and the relationship between business and society within management theory. Koen also teaches courses at the Bachelor and Master levels, covering topics such as organization theory, CSR, and management consulting. He actively engages in research related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to the discourse on sustainability in business practices.

Research Interests

Awards

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Best Paper Environmental Social Practices

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Emerald Literati Award, Outstanding Author Contribution

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Finalist 'Best Dissertation Award'

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.