Dr. Niina Erkama

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Niina Erkama is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in strategic organizational change and discursive aspects of strategy. Her research interests emphasize legitimation strategy, organizational identity, and sustainable organizations within the context of globalization. Niina predominantly employs qualitative methods, with a particular focus on discursive techniques. She has contributed to discussions on the moral legitimation of controversial organizational decisions, as exemplified in her latest publication, 'Engaging, Distancing Surrendering: Moral Legitimation of Controversial Organizational Decisions in Media', co-authored with J. Angouri, which is currently in press in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).