Dr. Magdalena Cholakova

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magdalena Cholakova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Her research centers on entrepreneurial decision-making, specifically focusing on early-stage idea evaluation and validation. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the cognitive and affective factors that influence entrepreneurs during the validation process. Her interests also extend to institutional complexity and strategic renewal, examining how individuals within organizations navigate change and innovate effectively. Magdalena has contributed to prominent journals, including the Academy of Management Journal and Harvard Business Review. In addition to her research, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and has received multiple nominations for teaching awards, demonstrating her commitment to education.

Research Interests

Awards

#2018

RSM Innovative Teaching Award

2018-01-01
#2017

SM&E Teacher of the Year Award

2017-01-01
#2014

RSM SR Professor Award (IBA2)

2014-01-01

Courses

Opportunity Creation Research Methods Qualitative Personal and Professional Development

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
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:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.