Dr. Wander Jager

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. W. (Wander) Jager is an Associate Professor and Managing Director at the Groningen Center for Social Complexity Studies at the University of Groningen. His research primarily focuses on social complexity, agent-based simulation, innovation diffusion, and opinion dynamics. Through his work, he explores the intricate patterns of social interactions and the processes through which ideas and behaviors spread within societies. Jager's expertise encompasses a range of methodologies for analyzing complex social systems, emphasizing the role of individual behaviors and interactions in shaping collective outcomes. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, blending insights from social sciences, computer science, and data analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding of social phenomena. Dr. Jager has contributed to numerous academic publications and is recognized for his innovative approaches to studying social complexity.

Research Interests

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.