Dr. L J R Scholtens

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Biography

Bert Scholtens is a Professor at the University of Groningen specializing in Sustainable Banking and Finance. With extensive expertise in the fields of Banking, Finance, and Economics, he applies concepts of Socially Responsible Investing and is deeply engaged in issues surrounding Financial intermediation and Financial institutions. His research interests extend to International finance and the wider Financial systems, focusing on Environmental economics and sectors such as Biodiversity finance and Climate Finance. Scholtens plays a pivotal role in the Energy Transition Finance sector, exploring how financial mechanisms can support sustainable energy initiatives. He has held significant positions, including a previous role as a Professor of Finance at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Additionally, Scholtens is an active member of the Board of Governors for the 'Stichting Oude Groninger Kerken' and is involved in the program council for HOVO (Higher Education for Older Adults) in northern Netherlands.

Research Interests

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.