Dr. Sandra Philippen

Professor

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Biography

Sandra Philippen is an Endowed Professor of Sustainable Banking at the University of Groningen. She specializes in Economics with a focus on climate change, climate policy, sustainable banking, and decarbonization. In her role as Chief Economist at ABN AMRO, she provides strategic insights on sustainable financial practices. Additionally, she serves as an External Advisor to the Council for the State Supervisor at the CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. Philippen contributes to the discourse on sustainable finance as a columnist for het Financieele Dagblad and holds a board position at the Van Mierlo Stichting. She is recognized as a leading expert in the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability, advocating for policies that support transition to a sustainable economy.

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.