Dr. Shawn Donnelly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shawn Donnelly is a Senior Assistant Professor specializing in Technology, Resilience, and Europe. He conducts research and teaches at the University of Twente, where he collaborates extensively with the Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity department. His research interests encompass critical aspects of cybersecurity, economic strategy in challenging geopolitical environments, and the sociopolitical implications of technology in transatlantic contexts. He has published multiple notable works spanning financial stability, banking crises, and the economic implications of Brexit, focusing particularly on how Europe responds to rising geopolitical threats from external powers. Donnelly's expertise lies at the intersection of Social Sciences, Economics, and public policy, particularly in understanding and designing frameworks for economic resilience and financial stability. His teaching portfolio features modules on sustainable cities, EU governance, and various facets of economics and political science.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainable Cities EU Governance Policy Cybersecurity Digital Finance

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.