RSM recognises outstanding contributions to research on management and leadership by academics worldwide. RSM has selected some of the most distinguished researchers in this field for their excellent studies with an honorary doctorate bestowed by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
Honorary doctorate
This time, RSM chose Prof. Dan Ariely, who is the James B. Duke professor of psychology and behavioural economics at Duke University, for the honorary doctorate for generating many insights and implications for managerial and consumer decision-making.
Irrational tendencies
The evening before the official ceremony, he will present some of his innovative research on consumer decision-making. During this interactive business seminar, participants will explore how the principles of behavioural economics can help us understand some of our irrational tendencies, specifically the mechanisms at work behind dishonest behaviour.
Consumer behaviour in the digital economy
The theme for the university’s 103rd dies natalis on Tuesday 8 November is Consumer behaviour in the digital economy. Next to RSM choosing Prof. Dan Ariely, the Erasmus School of Economics chose Prof. John Hauser for his research in marketing science. The programme includes guest speaker Neelie Kroes, chair of the public policy advisory board of Uber, a lecture by rector magnificus Prof. Huib Pols, and the honorary doctorate award ceremonies including acceptance speeches by Prof. Dan Ariely and Prof. John Hauser.
Click here for further information and registration for the business seminar. Free registration for the dies natalis ceremony on campus on Tuesday 8 November can be done here.
Previous honorary doctorates selected by RSM and bestowed by the university have been awarded to Prof. Donald C. Hambrick, Prof. Alice H. Eagly, Prof. Michael Porter, and Prof. Anton Dreesmann.