Dr. René Algesheimer

Professor

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Biography

René Algesheimer is a full professor in Marketing Social Impact at the University of Zurich since 2009. His research interests focus on studying human values, consumer well-being, and social influence processes for sustainable living. He has conducted extensive basic and applied research in predictive social analytics and has sought actionable insights from virtual communities and social networks. Algesheimer's work critically examines how social structures shape individual behavior, and conversely, how individual behavior can reproduce social structures. He is experienced as a keynote speaker, educator, and industry consultant. Originally aspiring to be a professional musician, he shifted his career trajectory to academia. Algesheimer enjoys teaching and working closely with students, and in his spare time, he pursues fine art nature photography as an expression of his creativity and interest in design.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law