Dr. Roland Mees

Professor

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Biography

Roland Mees is a Professor of Practice in Business Ethics at the University of Groningen, where he contributes to the exploration of motivational obstacles that prevent sustainable actions among individuals and institutions. He works closely with Professor Boudewijn de Bruin, with whom he co-leads research initiatives in sustainable development, sustainable banking and finance, and corporate governance. With over 35 years of experience in the banking sector including roles at ING, ABN Amro, and Triodos Bank, Professor Mees enriches academic discourse with practical insights from the financial industry. He holds a Master's degree in Philosophy of Business from Utrecht University and a PhD from the Ethics Institute of Utrecht University. Currently, he is involved in the development of a special issue for the Cambridge Forum journal series and serves as the Director of Sustainable Finance at ING Wholesale Banking, where he emphasizes moral practice in sustainability efforts like providing Sustainability-Linked Loans to corporate clients.

Research Interests

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.