Dr. Yu Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yu Liu is an Associate Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. Yu's research interests revolve around nexus network strategy and how network resources influence venture outcomes. His recent projects have focused on inter-organizational networks within the venture capital industry, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and high-growth IPO firms. His work has been published in notable journals including the Academy of Management Journal and Research Policy. Yu holds a Doctor of Science degree in Technology (with distinction) from Aalto University, Finland, and has a strong teaching background in entrepreneurship and global strategy across various levels of programs including Executive MBA, MSc, and IBA. In 2018, he was awarded 'Teacher of the Year' for his outstanding contributions to the MSc Entrepreneurship program. He also serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for leading management and entrepreneurship journals.

Research Interests

Courses

Executive MBA MSc. Entrepreneurship IBA

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
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:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.