Dr. Simone Ritter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simone Ritter's expertise lies in creativity, innovation, and behavior change. Her work focuses on understanding and fostering innovative thinking, team creativity, and responsible consumer behavior transitions. Simone received her doctorate from Radboud University in 2012 and subsequently served as an Assistant Professor and thesis coordinator for the Master's program in Behaviour Change. She has also been a visiting scholar at institutions such as the University of California and the University of Technology Sydney. In 2019, she became an Associate Professor of Marketing Innovation at Radboud University. She has led several research projects, including a notable initiative on selecting creative ideas funded by the Dutch Research Council. Her research has received recognition in high-profile publications, including Science Magazine, and has been discussed in notable outlets like National Geographic and BBC documentaries. Simone’s teaching includes courses on creativity, innovation, and consumer behavior, and she has played a pivotal role in developing educational programs that adapt to changing organizational needs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Associate Professor of Marketing Innovation, overseeing various educational programs and research initiatives.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Assistant Professor and thesis coordinator for Master's program Behaviour Change.

Awards

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Veni Grant

2014-01-01

Patents

ACT VR-Supported Training Programs

N/A 2023-11-06

A program focused on innovation supported by virtual reality.

http://www.act-vrtraining.com

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).