Dr. Stefan Zeisberger

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Zeisberger conducts fundamental and practically relevant research in behavioral finance with the aim of understanding investor behavior to support individuals and organizations in making decisions. His research accounts for contemporary developments such as the ongoing digitization of the financial industry (FinTech) and sustainability considerations. His work has been published in leading journals including the Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and Review of Finance. He is a Professor of Financial Economics and the chair of the Department of Economics and Business Economics at Radboud University. He received his PhD from the University of Münster, Germany, summa cum laude, and has held positions at the University of Zurich and the California Institute of Technology. His research also explores how individuals and organizations make sub-optimal financial decisions due to psychological factors. Zeisberger has been involved in various projects focusing on behavioral finance and the implications of financial advice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Financial Economics

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Chair of the Department of Economics and Business Economics, focusing on financial economics.

Professor of Fintech - Experimental Finance

2022-08-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zurich

Lecturing on topics related to Fintech and experimental finance at the university.

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
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  • 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).