Dr. Marco Van Gelderen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco van Gelderen is a psychologist specializing in enterprising behavior, focusing on individual-level enterprising competencies such as idea generation, opportunity spotting, action-taking, perseverance, networking, teamwork, and persuasion. He has developed various study formats and conducts workshops and short courses aimed at enhancing these competencies across diverse settings. Marco is currently an associate editor for the learning innovation section of the Entrepreneurship Education & Pedagogy journal, and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice. His research interests include enterprising skills, competencies, and soft skills associated with entrepreneurship. Marco is committed to exploring how education can foster these skills to prepare individuals for future entrepreneurial challenges. His work also aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of contributions to societal prosperity through enterprising activities.

Research Interests

Awards

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European Entrepreneurship Education Award

Courses

Enterprising Skills

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.