Dr. Tjerk Budding

Professor

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Biography

Tjerk Budding is a Full Professor of Public Sector Accounting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He serves as the Director of the Zijlstra Center for Public Control, Governance & Leadership, and is the Program Director for the Bachelor in Economics Business Economics. He earned his PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2008. His academic interests revolve around the intersection of public sector governance and financial management, with a strong focus on public accountability. Budding has been involved in various ancillary activities including serving as a member of expert groups for the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek and advising governmental bodies on public sector financial accountability. He participates actively in academic conferences, lectures, and editorial work for journals in his field, specifically focusing on public budgeting and financial management. His recent projects and collaborations aim to enhance public accountability mechanisms and align with global sustainable development goals. He is also engaged in educational activities, leading courses and projects that contribute to the understanding and improvement of public sector performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading research and teaching in Public Sector Accounting.

Courses

Bachelor Economics Business Economics

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
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  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

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