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Professor Dr. Melina Aarnikoivu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melina Aarnikoivu specializes in Higher Education Research, focusing on Doctoral Education, Researcher Development, Academic Writing, Publishing, Academic Work, Peer-Mentoring, and Community-Building. With a background in educational methodologies, she is dedicated to enhancing academic processes and supporting doctoral candidates in their professional growth. Aarnikoivu's work often emphasizes the importance of fostering collaborative communities in academia, enabling researchers to thrive through effective mentoring and support structures. She advocates for innovative practices in academic writing and publishing that contribute to the ongoing development of scholars in various educational contexts.

Research Interests

Higher Education Research Doctoral Education Researcher Development Academic Writing Publishing Peer-mentoring Community-building

Experience

Coordinator (PhD Academy & Double/Joint doctorates)

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen

Managing the PhD Academy and overseeing Double and Joint Doctorate programs within the Graduate School of Social Sciences and Education.

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.