Dr. Svetlana Khapova

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Biography

Svetlana Khapova is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Leadership at the School of Business and Economics. With a notable interdisciplinary career, she initially focused on career success and star performance, but her research now emphasizes strategic leadership, executive career paths, cognitive biases in decision-making, and board dynamics. She has authored over 100 refereed papers and a book titled 'An Intelligent Career: Taking Ownership of Work and Life' published by Oxford University Press in 2017. Svetlana is actively involved in various academic communities, including the Academy of Management and the European Group on Organizational Studies. She has held significant positions, such as Director of Doctoral Education and founding Director of the Amsterdam Business Research Institute, and has received multiple awards for her leadership and service within the Academy of Management. Svetlana is devoted to teaching and engages with students through interactive seminars on a range of topics including strategic leadership, diversity, and well-being in the workplace. She also contributes to industry training and supports executive education programs, enhancing management practices worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaches courses on Organizational Behaviour and Leadership, conducts research, and supervises doctoral candidates.

Awards

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Outstanding Leadership Service

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Leadership Service

2010-01-01

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.