About Tilburg School of Economics and Management
Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) is the leading European School for research and education in the fields of Business and Economics.
Departments and institutes
The School’s departments are clustered into the Business departments and Economics departments. Additionally, the School stimulates thematic and inter-disciplinary research by hosting or partnering in interdisciplinary research centers and networks.
Management Team
The Management Team is responsible for the content and organization of the research and education within the School as well as for the operations of the School.
Members of the Management Team:
- Marike Knoef, Dean
- Reyer Gerlagh, Vice-Dean Research
- Herbert Hamers, Vice-Dean Education
- Michelle Arets, Managing Director
- Shaye Olij, Student Member
Associate Dean's:
- Jorna Leenheer, Associate Dean Internationalization & Marketing
- Astrid Kramer, Associate Dean Programs & Innovation
- Hans Haans, Associate Dean Professionalization
Dean' s Office:
- Martyna Janowicz-Panjaitan, Policy advisor
- Nienke Desmares, Secretary of the Board
- Jolanda Bakhuis, Management Assistant of Marike Knoef and Reyer Gerlagh
- Jacqueline Buurkes, Management Assistant of Michelle Arets and Housing Coordinator
- Shanice van Pelt, Management Assistant of Herbert Hamers, Nienke Desmares and Martyna Janowicz- Panjaitan
Heads of Departments
Heads of departments are appointed by the Dean and responsible for the organization of the education and research activities of the departments. The heads of TiSEM’s departments:
- Accounting: Prof. dr. S. Hollander
- Economics: Prof. dr. J.A. Smulders and Prof. dr. J. Boone
- Econometrics and Operations Research: Prof. dr. B. Melenberg
- Finance: Prof. dr. L. Baele
- Management: Dr. A.A.C.J. van Oijen and Prof. dr. X. Ou
- Marketing: Prof. dr. I Geyskens and Prof. dr. ir. B.J.J.A.M. Bronnenberg
- Public Governance: Prof. dr. P.N. Kenis
- Tax Economics: Prof. dr. S.A. Stevens
TiSEM Staff
TiSEM is a home to a diverse group of scholars from around the world. The vibrant research community has a strong tradition in fundamental research with societal relevance. TiSEM staff is dedicated to delivering highest quality, innovative teaching grounded in continuous professional development of our teachers.
Faculty Assessment Committee
Faculty Assessment Committee monitors the application of departmental criteria and procedures in the tenure and promotion decisions.
Members of the Faculty Assessment Committee:
Chairperson
Members
Contact
Nienke Desmares, secretary of the AC
See also
Faculty Council
The TiSEM Faculty is the maim participation body within the School contributing to transparency, consultation and inclusion of student and staff interests and views in the decision making. The Faculty Council is comprised of 7 student and 7 staff members and meets with the School’s Management Team six times in the course of an academic year.
The (public) documents of the Faculty Council and the Faculty Regulations are available on SharePoint.
TiSEM Faculty Council - Meeting schedule 2023-2024
Contact Nienke Desmares for more information.
| Lieke Beekers (Employees of TiSEM) | Gueorgui Kolev (Employees of TiSEM) |
| Marjan Groen (Employees of TiSEM) | Nikolaus Schweizer (Employees of TiSEM) |
| Christoph Horner (Employees of TiSEM) | Teodora Tsankova (Employees of TiSEM) |
| Fatemeh Hosseini (Employees of TiSEM) |
| Nikita Kokke | Mick Peters Sengers |
| Website ECCO |
| Lotte Geertsema | Isabelle Kooijman |
| Dylano Paans | Paul van Dommelen |
| Website Active TiSEM |
| Willem Megens, chairperson | Nienke Desmares, secretary |
Academic Directors
Academic Directors are responsible for shaping the content, assuring the quality and organization of the educational programs of TiSEM.
Academic Directors Economics
BSc Economics (former IEF), MSc Economics, MSc International Economics and Finance, BSc Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| Prof. dr. A.C. Meijdam / Dr. B.J.A.M. van Groezen | Academic Director (BSc Economie en Bedrijfseconomie) |
| Dr. B.A. Vollaard | Academic Director (MSc Economics) |
| Dr. E. Cettolin | Academic Director (BSc Economics (former IEF)) |
| S.C.M. de Bonth | Education Coordinator (MSc Economics) |
| S. Abdoel | Education Coordinator (BSc Economie en Bedrijfseconomie) |
| M.M.E. Prince | Education Coordinator (BSc Economics) |
Academic Director Business Economics
BSc Business Economics
| Dr. A.E. Kramer | Academic Director (BSc Business Economics) |
| Dr. W.A. Stienstra | Academic Director (BSc Business Economics) |
| MA C. de Oliveira Rocha | Education Coordinator (BSc Business Economics) |
Academic Directors Econometrics and Operations Research
BSc Econometrics and Operations Research, MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, MSc Business Analytics and Operations Research, MSc Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Sciences
| Prof. dr. H.W. Norde | Academic Director (BSc Econometrics and OR) |
| Prof. dr. B.J.M. Werker | Academic Director (MSc QFAS) |
| Dr. M. Salm | Academic Director (MSc EME) |
| Dr. C. Dobre | Academic Director (MSc BAOR) |
| S. Abdoel | Education Coordinator (BSc Econometrics and OR) |
| S.C.M. de Bonth | Education Coordinator (MSc EME, MSc QFAS, MSc BAOR) |
Academic Director Tax Economics
BSc en MSc Tax Economics
| Dr. F.J. Elsweier | Academic director (BSc and MSc Tax Economics) |
| Mr. drs. H. de Bruijn | Education Coordinator (BSc and MSc Tax Economics) |
Academic Director Information Management
MSc Information Management
| Dr. H. Weigand | Academic Director (MSc Information Management) |
| Dr. E.AM. Caron | Academic Director (MSc IMMIT and ITEM) |
| H. Koçak | Education Coordinator (MSc Information Management) |
| H. Koçak | Education Coordinator (MSc IMMIT and ITEM) |
Academic Director International Management
MSc International Management
| Dr. L.M.A. Mulotte | Academic Director (MSc International Management) |
| N. Donkers MA | Education Coordinator (MSc International Management) |
Academic Director International Business Administration
BSc International Business Administration
| Dr. J. Leenheer | Academic Director (BSc IBA) |
| Dr. ir. B.L.E. Dormans | Academic Director (BSc IBA) |
| N.C.W. van Enckevort | Education Coordinator (BSc IBA) |
| V.M. van Thiel | Education Coordinator (BSc IBA) |
Academic Directors Business Masters
Masters Accountancy, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Management
| S.N.M. Vandenbogaerde MSc | Academic Director (MSc Accountancy) |
| J. Künneke | Academic Director (MSc Accountancy) |
| Dr. P.C. de Goeij | Academic Director (MSc Finance) |
| Dr. M.A.H. Groen | Academic Director (MSc SM) |
| Dr. ir. C.M.H. Kuijpers | Academic Director (MSc SCM) |
| Dr. A.A.M. Bosmans | Academic Director (MSc MM) |
| Dr. A.I.J.G. van Lin | Academic Director (MSc MA) |
| H. Koçak | Education Coordinator (MSc SM) |
| N. Donkers MA | Education Coordinator (MSc SCM) |
| Drs. S.A.M.M. Blijlevens | Education Coordinator (MSc Accountancy) |
| L. van der Heijden | Education Coordinator (MSc MM, MA, Finance) |
Academic Directors CentER programs
| Prof. dr. B.C.G. Dierynck | Academic Director Research Master in Business |
| Prof. dr. H.P. Huizinga | Academic Director Research Master in Economics |
| D.E.G.T. Haumahu MSc | Education Coordinator (RM in Business and RM in Economics) |
Academic Director Postmaster Accountancy
Postmaster Accountancy
| Drs. R.C.W. Eken RA | Education Coordinator |
Academic Director HBO pre-master programs
Pre-master programs
| Dr. H. Haans | Academic Director |
| Drs. E.L.H. Niesten | Education Coordinator |
Academic Director Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship
| Dr. K.S. Podoynitsyna | Academic Director (MSc Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship) |
| N.R. Claus MSc | Education Coordinator (MSc Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship) |
Academic Director Bachelor Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
| Dr. ing. W.E.J. Bodewes | Academic Director (BSc Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation) |
| F.S. Hosseini Tash | Academic Director (BSc Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation) |
| K. van Rietschoten | Education Coordinator (BSc Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation) |
Education Committees
Tilburg University is well-known for its highly rated economics and business programs. Therefore, the Tilburg School of Economics and Management is very keen on monitoring and maintaining the quality of its programs. Both employees and students serve in this Education Committee (EC).
Tasks
The committees provide (un)solicited advice on the quality of education to the Academic Directors and the Vice-Dean Education (or Research for the research masters). The committees have the right of advice on the Education and Examination Regulations, and starting academic year 2017/2018 also the right of approval on a few articles. Input from the student members in this process is very important and is highly appreciated.
At least once a year, the Academic Directors and the Vice-Dean for Education (or Research for the research masters). attend the meeting. Students inform each other of what is happening within the program and discuss what needs to be put on the agenda. Both student members as well as academic staff have contact with the faculty council.
Governing boards and compensation
As a student member of the Education Committee, you can apply for a grant. Students also receive an attendance allowance of € 50 for each formal meeting they actively participated in. Further information about student participation.
Introduction and information for new members
During an information session, the task of the Education Committee will be explained, the relation with other stakeholders as well as what is expected from them.
Contact Information
- Coordinator: Leopold van Well, E-mail: ec-tisem@tilburguniversity.edu
Examination Board
Examination Board is responsible for the organization and coordination of all the matters related to (preliminary) examinations.
More information about the responsibilities, how to file a request and the members.
Assessment Assurance Committee
The committee monitors the quality of assessment at TiSEM; the way exam questions are developed, the use of answer keys, thesis and other assessment forms, and whether appropriate procedures are followed.
Chairperson
Patrick Kenis
Assessment specialist
Miriam Gianotten
Members
| Accounting | Christoph Sextroh |
| Economics | Khulan Altangerel |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | Martin Salm and Ruud Hendrickx |
| Finance | Fabio Castiglionesi |
| Marketing | George Knox |
| Tax Economic | Ed Westerhout and Cees Peters |
Advisory Council
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to advise the management strategic challenges faced by TiSEM. The council can point out "blind spots" in the education and research portfolio and contribute to building a stronger external profile. The members hold important positions in business or the non-profit sector and all have strong ties with economics and business economics. The management team and the advisory council meet several times a year.
Members:
Secretary of the Advisory Council:
Research Coordinators
Research Coordinators are appointed by the Vice Dean Research and responsible for the organization of the research activities of the departments. The research coordinators of TiSEM’s departments:
| Accountancy | Prof.dr. Eddy Cardinaels |
| Econometrics | Dr. Pavel Cizek |
| Operations Research | Prof. dr. P.J.J. Herings |
| Economics (micro) | Prof. dr. Sigrid Suetens |
| Economics (macro) | Prof. dr. Harry Huizinga |
| Finance | Dr. Marco Da Rin |
| Management (information and supply chain) | Prof. dr. Henk Akkermans |
| Management (strategy and organization) | Dr. Louis Mulotte |
| Marketing | Dr. Barbara Deleersneyder |
| Public Governance | Prof. dr. Patrick Kenis |
| Tax Economics | Prof. dr. Stan Stevens |