Dr. Leander De Schutter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leander de Schutter is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he specializes in Management and Organisation. He is currently involved in researching leadership, trust, power dynamics, and decision-making in the workplace. His scholarly work includes published articles in leading management journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Journal of Business Ethics. De Schutter's research has garnered recognition at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, where he received the Sage Publications Best Conference Paper Award from the Research Methods Division. He teaches courses including Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, where he integrates insights from game theory and psychology to elucidate strategic decision-making processes. De Schutter holds a PhD in Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and an MSc in Psychology from KU Leuven, Belgium, graduating magna cum laude in both programs. His current work focuses on exploring how power differences influence trust and how employees can build trust in uncertain environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the Department of Management and Organisation.

Awards

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Sage Publications Best Conference Paper Award

2024-01-01

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.