Dr. Paul Claes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Claes is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Value-based Management and Management Control Systems. His dissertation, 'Value-based Management Control Systems: Analysis Design Use', was successfully defended on September 12th, 2008, focusing on how companies can manage value and adapt their management control systems to increase economic value. Over the years, he has actively engaged in seminars and research presentations related to his field, particularly to Dutch companies and international audiences in cities such as Munich, Milan, Prague, and Seville. His research extends to the management control of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and family firms, examining how management control instruments change across different funding stages. Claes also studies the impact of regulations on housing associations and emphasizes the evolving role of business controllers. In addition to his research, he teaches various courses such as Accounting, Performance Management, and Management Control at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lecturer responsible for teaching and research related to Value-based Management and management control systems.

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.