Dr. Sierdjan Koster

Professor

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Biography

Sierdjan Koster is a Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Groningen, specializing in Labour Market Dynamics. He holds extensive expertise in regional economic development and entrepreneurship, with a focus on regional labour markets and socio-economic disparities. Koster’s academic contributions include serving as the editor for the journal Tijdschrift voor Economische Sociale Geografie, where he actively participates in shaping discourse in the realms of economic geography and labour market analysis. His research interests encompass regional economic development, entrepreneurship, and skills and disparities within regional socio-economic contexts. Through this work, Koster engages with crucial issues impacting regional economic resilience and strategic planning initiatives. He is actively involved in advancing knowledge in the field and mentoring emerging scholars in economic geography. Koster contributes to academic discussions both in the classroom and through various scholarly publications, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics within regional economies.

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.