Dr. Ruud Koning

Professor

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Biography

Ruud Koning is a Professor with a special appointment in Sports Economics at the University of Groningen, where he holds a position at the Mulier Institute. His expertise lies in applied microeconometrics and insurance economics, focusing on non-life insurance models and econometrics in the field of sports. Throughout his career, Professor Koning has taken on various roles including Chairman of the CR Rao Foundation and the Advisory Board of the Erasmus Centre for Applied Sport Economics, as well as serving as an advisor to the Netherlands Sports Council. He has contributed extensively to research in the economic aspects of sports, influencing policy and practice within this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (special appointment)

2020-01-01 — Present

Mulier Institute • Groningen, Netherlands

Special appointment focusing on sports economics.

Chairman

2020-01-01 — Present

CR Rao Foundation • Groningen, Netherlands

Chairing activities related to applied statistics and economics.

Advisor

2020-01-01 — Present

Netherlands Sports Council • Groningen, Netherlands

Providing expert advice on sports policies.

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.