Dr. Taco Van Der Vaart

Professor

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Biography

Taco van der Vaart is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of Groningen. He has extensive expertise in Operations Management, specifically focusing on Supply Chain Management, Buyer-Supplier Relationships, Supplier Sustainability, and Health Care Operations & Supply Chains. He is engaged in academic activities such as lecturing at the NVZ Masterclass on Patient Logistics & Capacity Management. Van der Vaart is recognized for his contributions to operations research and has published numerous works in reputable journals, enhancing the field's understanding of effective supply chain practices. Through his leadership at the university, he influences both academic and practical dimensions of operations management, striving towards innovations that support sustainable and efficient supply chains.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Leading the Department of Operations Management, teaching, and conducting research in the field.

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.