RSM Master Brochure 2015-2016
RSM Master Brochure 2015-2016
RSM Master Brochure 2015-2016
erasmus university
masters programmes 2015 - 2016
Table of contents
Welcome to RSM
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Practical information
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Meet us!
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Opportunities 34
Cover image:
Yuvensianti Therecia (MScBA Master in Management)
Moritz Verleger (MSc in Finance & Investments)
Welcome to RSM
A truly
international
insight into
business and
management
At RSM, we define leadership as the ability to be a leader of people and ideas, aphilosophy that is reflected in each of our
master programmes. Driven by state-of-the-art research, each programme combines a stimulating intellectual environment
with theopportunity to gain experiences in situations very similar to those you will encounter inthe business world: working
and collaborating in diverse groups, conducting independent research, implementing ideas, and interacting in international
settings. We offer you the best of theory and practice to enhance your business career.
All our master programmes have the following key features:
A mix of educational formats ranging from case studies and groupprojects to internships and individual research
Small-scale, interactive classes that engage you in debate and discussion
Being part of a diverse and international student body
Challenging academic theory that reflects the latest business and management thinking
Upon graduation you will have an internationally recognised qualification, and will join a network of more than 29,000 RSM alumni.
Each programme is internationally oriented, taught in English, and meets the structure for bachelor and master degrees
introducedby the Bologna Accord.
All our master students are asked to write a final thesis, which will deepen your knowledge of research design, research
methods and research skills in the field of management. Additionally, preparing your thesis will help you understand the
application of research in various management areas, and give you skills you can use to write research proposals starting
with the one you will write for your master thesis. This will be your opportunity to test specific theories in practice and a
genuinely challenging and rewarding pursuit.
You will find plenty of information about RSM and its master programmes in this brochure and online, including first-hand
testimonials fromstudents and alumni. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information to help
convince you to makeRSM your choice.
ROTTERDAM is
a gateway to Europe;
SCM 113
AFM 101
a cosmopolitan city;
located in the bustling Randstad region
which includes the Netherlands largest
cities - with a population of more than
EShip 38
FI 257
MiM 54
GBSM 34
MSc FACTS
AVERAGE GMAT SCORE 656
AVERAGE AGE 24
56 NATIONALITIES IN STUDENT BODY
38% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
390 FACULTY & SUPPORT STAFF
14 INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED
MSc PROGRAMMES
29,000 ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
43% INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
HRM 30
IM/CEMS 59
MI 40
MM 155
OCC 42
RSM also engages in partnerships with 100+ top business schools all over the world
to create exchange opportunities and double degrees.
Students per master programme
7.1 million.
BIM 134
SM 190
The university which now has more than 24,000 students began in 1913 as the
Netherlands School of Commerce, and is internationally recognised for education
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and research in four areas of expertise: health, wealth, governance, and culture.
Top-level
business careers
Marc van Rooijen
Feike Sijbesma
CEO, DSM
Bart Becht
Mid-career professionals
Laura Repko
Goldman Sachs
Amber Sukawati
Microsoft
Thao Nguyen
Transformation, IBM
Robert Zuidgeest
Stefanie Tzioti
Frank Erkelens
Radboud Breukers
Jessica Laan
Steijn Pelle
Governmental careers
and NGOs
Cornelis Eldering
Wassila Hachchi
Ellen Hendrix
Introducing
our Master
Programmes
Master in Management
The 16-month Master in
Management programme
is specifically designed for
bachelor graduates who want
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Management
Business Information
Management
acquire management
skills.
see page
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10
master of Philosophy
Marketing Management
Organisational Change &
Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Management
see page
Management
Management
Management of
Innovation
Strategic
in Business Research
see page
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MSc in International
Management / CEMS
18-month
programme
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CEMS
class 18-month programme, through RSMs partnership with the global CEMS-MIM
organisation. It offers an unrivalled start to your career thanks to its high-quality
international teaching and superb networking prospects. You can choose to specialise
through careful selection of core courses, electives and thesis topic, or choose a track
of more general management studies.
CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education, is a strategic alliance of leading
business schools and multinational organisations, unparalleled in terms of the
reputations of its members: 29 world-class academic institutions around the world
collaborate with more than 70 corporate partners and four NGOs to offer international
THE IM /
CEMS
DIFFERENCE
RSMs impressive and attractive academic credentials, its focus on the practical aspect
strict selection criteria. Candidates already know that RSM is where they will find a solid
of business education and the highly competitive selection process ensure that you will
business education. RSM is ranked among the top 10 schools in Europe in the Financial
join a highly motivated and talented class and undertake a demanding international
Times 2013 ranking and its MBA programme appears in the European top 15.
programme.
RSMs home is in Rotterdam, a business-oriented city and the largest international port
in Europe, embedded in a nation with a rich history of trading.
Our reputation is not only outstanding for business education, but also for our research
institute ERIM, one of the worlds largest and most-cited business school faculties.
ERIM ranks among the top three research institutes in Europe.
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Key factors
During the programme you will:
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wherever there is demand: more than 50% of IM / CEMS graduates choose to work
graduation, 91% of IM /
outside of their home country, and more than 70% interact with at least three different
CEMS
companies. The CEMS network helped many students find a first job; more than 40%
of them started their careers working for one of CEMS corporate partner companies.
If you have ambitions for an international career, the international focus of this
The survey indicates that our graduates are highly satisfied with the early career
success they achieve after graduating from the IM / CEMS programme. More than half
CEMS
consider themselves in the top 5% salary bracket for their age group.
This international aptitude gives our graduates great flexibility to use their skills
WHO QUALIFIES?
requirements.
International.
www.rsm.nl/masteradmissions.
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Curriculum
As an IM /
CEMS
track for broader training in all functions of business to prepare for a career in higher
student you will spend either the first or second semester at a CEMS
partner university. All partner universities share the same curricular structure and
management. If you did not go abroad in the first semester, then you spend the second
course design. A local CEMS club at each university fosters an active social life among
where you really start to gather international experience. This is your opportunity to
programme. Additionally, you will take core courses covering the foundation of
begin building your international and professional network. The third and final semester
is tailored to help you produce your master thesis, considered to be the culmination
of the IM / CEMS programme. It begins with a research clinic, followed by academic
The second semester allows more in-depth theoretical specialisation while studying and
WWW.RSM.NL/CEMS
First semester
Second semester
International strategy
(7,5 ECTS)
Block
seminar
(3 ECTS)
International
entrepreneurship
(7,5 ECTS)
Multinational financial
management
(7,5 ECTS)
WWW.CEMS.ORG
Free elective
Management
challenges in
international
organisations
(7,5 ECTS)
Climate
change
(6 ECTS)
Third semester
Global
marketing
(7,5 ECTS)
International
internship
Free
elective
Research clinic
(5 ECTS)
Master thesis
(20 ECTS)
Free
elective
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You can extend your programme to two years and gain extra
programme structure
The MSc Business Administration/Master
in Management is a 90 ECTS programme.
It consists of 60 ECTS towards the degree
and 30 ECTS as foundation. This foundation
exists to prepare non-business bachelors for
master-level business courses.
The 30 ECTS at foundation level are
incorporated into the curriculum, generally
as the first part of a course. There are no
exemptions from the foundation elements of
the programme.
WWW.RSM.NL/MIM
Career prospects
professionals.
Key features
andinternational backgrounds;
My knowledge and soft skills gained from the MiM naturally shine through when I
have a business conversation.
Hitesh Chellaney, MScBA Master in Management 2013,
Management Consultant in Financial Risk Management, Capgemini Consulting
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admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree in any
discipline;
Marketing
Organisational behaviour
Research methods
Management science
Information strategy
Consultancy project
Entrepreneurial
challenge II
Corporate finance
Innovation and
market orientation
Accounting
Managerial
decision-making &
negotiation
Corporate governance
Entrepreneurial challenge I
Thesis
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programme structure
Key features
tothecorporate world;
corporateworld;
choose from the specialised tracks financial assurance,
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WWW.RSM.NL/AFM
Career prospects
non-financial information;
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in business administration, and accounting
and finance methods and tools;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the
Dutcheducation system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores or
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all
sub-scores and a minimum overall score
of 91.
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Key features
information management;
given a thorough understanding of the strategic value
ofinformation;
shown an insight into next-generation business models so
Career prospects
management alone.
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
Information strategy;
Designing business applications;
Business architecture and consultancy;
Managing knowledge and information;
BIM research topics.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Social media in business;
The future of work;
Smart business networks;
Next generation business applications;
Big data and business analytics;
Customer-centric digital commerce;
Project management and auditing;
Business research project.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Research methodology and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/BIM
I decided to go for the MSc BIM programme because Im very interested in IT and how it reflects
business.I recommend BIM to people who are interested in IT, the effect of IT on business and how IT
can improve processes in business. Its an interesting master programme because it explores all aspects
of IT in business.
Cathy Boers, MSc in Business Information Management 2012,
Virtual Sales Account Manager, Cisco Systems
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admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in business administration and information
management;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
education system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores or
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all sub-scores
and a minimum overall score of 91.
atthesame time.
Key features
During the programme you will:
discover how firms should be optimally financed and how
they should make investment decisions;
investigate the value drivers of stocks, bonds, real estate,
futures and options;
explore with a practice-based approach, achieved through
individual and group assignments of case studies and
Career prospects
The success of our graduates speaks for itself. Like them,
you can work in awide variety of companies and financial
institutions such as investment and merchant banks,
insurers, and pension funds. You can also have a government
career, or operate in multinational companies.
Theres a great emphasis on digging into financial statements and financial products and quantifying
financial trade-offs while never forgetting that companies and markets are subject to human errors.
The programme provides you with the clearest understanding of what drives value and how performance
is measured. You need these skills for a wide range of jobs, whether you work for a bank, a consulting
firm or if you enrol in a management traineeship.
Rooj Darweesh, MSc Finance & Investments 2013, Investment Banking at Foreman Capital.
Former Chairman STAR Master Study club Finance and Investments
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
Investments;
Corporate finance;
Business ethics;
Risk management;
M&A and valuation.
Selected electives (18 ECTS)
Treasury management;
Portfolio management;
Banking and financial intermediation;
Derivatives;
Advanced valuation and value creation;
Real estate finance and investments;
Innovations and financial markets;
Behavioural corporate finance;
Entrepreneurial finance and private equity;
Financial reporting and analysis;
Honours programme for selected students.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Research methodology and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/FI
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in business administration, and financial
methods and tools;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
education system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores or
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all sub-scores
and a minimum overall score of 91.
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programme structure
Key features
WWW.RSM.NL/GBSM
Global Business and Stakeholder Management inspired and equipped me to become a better citizen of the
world, and one who is not constrained by the short-sightednessof short-term profits but explores the benefits
of long-term sustainable development. The programmeencourages students to think outside of the box and
question the status quo.The personal approaches of the lecturers challenge you as a researcher, and give
you the opportunity to get the most out of this master programme.
Vianny Henriquez, MSc Global Business & Stakeholder Management 2012,
Marketing and Corporate Communications Executive, Curaao Hospitality and Tourism Association.
Board Member STAR Master Study Club GBSM
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admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in business administration;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
education system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores
or TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all subscores and a minimum overall score of 91.
Career prospects
Alumni work in an extensive range of organisations,
such as businesses, consultancies, governments
andnot-for-profit-organisations. They have become
consultants, traders, product managers, portfolio
analysts, supply chain managers, sustainability
officers, policy advisors, journalists, strategists and
researchers.
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programme structure
How can you get the most out of your employees? What is
Key features
Career prospects
organisations.
human performance.
WWW.RSM.NL/HRM
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
Looking back, I could not have wished for a better start to my career. If you have a strong
preference for the people-focused side of business, and if youre looking for an academic
education that will allow you to broaden your skills and knowledge in this area, the HRM
programme provides a great preparation for your career.
Lisianne Heil, MSc in Human Resource Management 2012,
Organisation Change and Strategy Consultant, IBM
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Career prospects
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
Strategy of innovation;
Organisation of innovation;
Open innovation;
Innovation teams and projects.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Creativity for innovation;
Managing services in innovation;
Mastering networks for innovation;
Innovation and interface management;
New business development;
Cradle-to-cradle;
Patent law and strategy for managers;
Business project.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Research methodology and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/MI
Key features
admission criteria
innovativeness.
From the class experience perspective, RSM has two clear differentiating factors. First: smart,
hardworking colleagues from whom you truly learn. Secondly: great interactive classes. This is where
RSM shines. Everyone prepares well prior to class, theres a high level of engagement and the great
interaction result in sessions where learning is taken to the next level.
Rayco Hernndez Moreno, MSc in Management of Innovation 2011,
Global Sales Operations Manager, NXP Semiconductors
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Career prospects
Key features
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
Consumer behaviour;
Consumer marketing research;
Personal development and skills training;
Marketing strategy;
Marketing strategy research;
Thesis topic development.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Communication and advertising;
International product management;
Event and tourism marketing;
Brand management;
E-marketing strategy;
Marketing of new products;
Neuromarketing;
Pricing and revenue management;
Social media;
Nudging consumer choice;
Marketing analytics;
Honours programme for selected students.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Thesis clinic and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/MM
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
The programme is like an international journey: you learn and discover every day, constantly surrounded by
people from all over the world. Whats unique about the MSc in Marketing Management is that it combines
two crucial aspects for successful decision-making in marketing: creative thinking and solid analytical
research. With all the challenging tasks and competitions I experienced in the programme, I knew my
strengths when starting to apply for jobs and was completely confident with my choice of career direction.
Mariana Peneva, MSc in Marketing Management 2012,
Junior Marketing Specialist, Vodafone Netherlands
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programme structure
and skillstraining;
Career prospects
Key features
advisory business.
differences;
Studying change;
Foundations of consulting.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Advisory skills;
Rhetoric for managers;
Intervention skills;
Managerial and group decision-making;
Cross-cultural management.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Research methodology and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/OCC
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in organisation theories, organisational
behaviour, methods and tools;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
education system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores
or TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all subscores and a minimum overall score of 91.
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and doing.
Career prospects
own ideas, and learn from practice. You will get a taste of life as
Key features
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
Opportunity creation;
Entrepreneurial strategies;
Start-up and growth;
Corporate entrepreneurship.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Governance and strategic challenges of
family enterprises;
New strategies for financing start-ups;
New venture creation;
New business development;
Corporate venturing;
Getting things done without resources:
entrepreneurial bootstrapping;
International entrepreneurship.
WWW.RSM.NL/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
potential;
experience real world entrepreneurial processes;
learn from enthusiastic and international teaching faculty
in an academically rigorous and practice-based curriculum;
meet and work with entrepreneurs, investors and
entrepreneurial companies;
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admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS
in qualitative and quantitative research
methods, statistics and advanced courses
in a business related field such as
management, organisation, marketing,
sales, business development, finance,
accounting, strategy, logistics, operations or
entrepreneurship;
GMAT minimum of 600;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the
Dutcheducation system (above average);
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores
or TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all subscores and a minimum overall score of 91.
programme structure
Core courses (22 ECTS)
The strategy process;
Strategy and international business;
Corporate development: strategies for
acquisitions and alliances;
Career prospects
Key features
During the programme you will:
explore the latest managerial insights;
gain indispensable strategically-oriented knowledge;
take an in-depth look at strategic analysis, and the
formulation and implementation of strategies;
Corporate venturing;
Offshoring and outsourcing of IT andbusiness
services;
International management;
Corporate governance and strategic leadership;
Governance and strategic challenges of family
enterprises;
New strategies for financing start-ups;
Diffusion of management ideas;
The management buyout;
Honours programme for selected students.
WWW.RSM.NL/SM
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
RSMs MSc in Strategic Management programme is a very exciting and rewarding one, particularly
because of its highly value-added teaching methods. International case-based course work and team
assignments enhanced my ability to understand interconnected business factors, and merge them
into a holistic view of strategic management. This ability is very important and extremely helpful for
management and business consulting. Working and interacting with an international student body
especially for team assignments was an exciting and rewarding experience.
Michael Kanitz, MSc in Strategic Management 2012,
Management Consultant, Accenture, Germany
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programme structure
business community.
Key features
During the programme you will:
explore integrated approaches towards supply chain
design;
focus on advanced logistics concepts;
gain cutting-edge insights into the application of
information technology to supply chains;
Career prospects
You will earn an outstanding qualification in logistics, supply
chain management and operations, and subsequently enjoy
premium prospects for coveted positions in international
business. Typical management positions include supply
chain manager, distribution manager, warehouse manager,
operations manager, production planning and inventory
manager, purchasing manager and logistics information
systems manager. Careers in logistics improvement and
consultancy are also achieved by manyof our graduates.
WWW.RSM.NL/SCM
admission criteria
A research university bachelor degree
I have definitely benefitted from the knowledge I acquired at RSM. It helps me to approach cases
in an analytical, conceptual way throughout the different supply chain domains I have already
encountered in the business environment. In some cases, I can actually apply models that we
discussed in the programme. All in all, RSM has provided me with an excellent basis for a career in
supply chain management.
Sofie van Herpen, MSc in Supply Chain Management 2011,
Supply Chain Management Trainee, Cargill
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Kilimanjaro
Leadership Project:
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unique features
in Business and Management, and is designed for academically talented and highly
ERIM is consistently ranked among the top research schools in Europe, accordingto
motivated students who would like to combine specialised learning with the challenge of
undertaking research in that field. The ERIM MPhil in Business Research provides the
perfect preparation for a PhD in management or business, orfor a research position in
the wider world of business.
The ERIM MPhil in Business Research is offered by the Erasmus Research Institute
of Management (ERIM), a joint research institute of RSM and the Erasmus School of
research master students may benefit from tuition fee waivers, scholarships and
Economics (ESE). The MPhil programme is customised to help you maximise your
potential, and develop your academic and business skills. With no more than 30 fellow
students, you will experience individual supervision and a highly personal approach.
personalresearch assistantships;
excellent study and research facilities, including the state-of-the-art Erasmus
Behavioural Lab andErasmus Survey Centre.
The entire programme is taught in English by some of the most distinguished business
research professors in the world. The two-year programme consists of 120 ECTS of
coursework.
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admission criteria
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excellent GPA;
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Opportunities
International networks, multinational internships and real life experience
International exchange
Student life
At RSM, you will meet international students who have chosen to spend the exchange
When you become a student at RSM, you can join Study Association
programme portion of their studies at our business school. These students were carefully
selected by our highly-ranked partner schools all over the world. Likewise, RSM master
students have the opportunity to spend a semester at one of these top business schools
kind in Europe, with more than 6,500 members and an annual revenue of 1.5 million.
STAR gives you an opportunity to build your credentials, gain management skills and
international network of more than 100 leading business schools and universities in
turn your ideas into reality in a virtual business environment. Every year, STAR organises
Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East. Please note
that you are required to finish your courses and thesis prior to going on exchange.
the Netherlands, international study trips, research trips, conferences and special
www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/master-exchange
guest lectures.
If you do not take part in an international exchange, you can participate in RSMs
All of RSM master programmes have their own study association within STAR, offering
company visits, study trips and in-house days based on the subjects in your specific
life consultancy project. You will apply your knowledge to a business challenge of real
programme.
Company internships
RSMs extensive corporate network will give you ample opportunity to work at some of
the worlds largest multinational companies. Many students acquire their first job from
the contacts they make during their internship. Please note that internships are not part
of the curriculum in most of our programmes, but you can complete one after finishing
your courses and thesis.
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WWW.RSMSTAR.NL
RSM Career Services and the Alumni Relations department research RSMs graduates
professionals who prepare you for the international job market. Ourservices include:
expert advice on what your future career might look like;
A large number of our 2012 graduates have succeeded in finding jobs, despite the
worldwide crisis. Twelve months after graduation, 96 per cent are either employed,
running their own company or still in further education. The average time taken to find
a job was about 3.3 months. More than 35 per cent of our graduates work abroad;
others work in the Netherlands. Close to five per cent of our graduates started their own
companies. For those in salaried positions, the average starting salary was 3,015 gross
Acting as an interface between you and company recruiters, the Career Services team
organises on-campus company presentations and workshops to help you with your job
applications. During these sessions, experts from companies such as Shell and Deloitte,
and international recruitment organisations will offer valuable information about their
Many international business leaders have studied at RSM. Worldwide, the RSM alumni
recruitment policies, and give advice about careers and the labour market.
community has more than 29,000 members; that makes a significant pool of contacts
for job opportunities, career information, networking, lifelong learning, and social
In addition, the CareerServices team offers internships and job opportunities throughout
activities. The RSM alumni network is an active and lively community a wide range of
the year via the RSM Career Services student job board and the schools intranet.
events throughout the year, held in locations around the world. You can stay in touch with
the alumni network through its dedicated website, regulare-newsletter, and the twice-
www.rsm.nl/students/career-services
Employment statistics
Consultancy
Financial services
Information / communication
11%
Wholesale and retail
8%
Manufacturing / industry
8%
Transport / storage
6%
Business services
4%
Other
17%
25%
21%
Top 15 employers
21%
11%
8%
Vodafone
Shell
KPMG
Rabobank
Accenture
AkzoNobel
KPN
PwC
ABN AMRO
Bain & Company
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In a bustling city
Rotterdam is a lively and cosmopolitan university and port city, located 80 kilometres
south of Amsterdam, where two great European rivers meet the sea. Rotterdam is known
as a festival city with an international film festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival and a
six-day midsummer cultural festival and carnival parade each year. Rotterdam has a
booming nightlife with ahip and creative young scene filling restaurants, bars, cafs
and nightclubs.
Urban life thrives in Rotterdam, as up-market shops sit side by side with ethnic
restaurants. Rotterdam is also famous for its daring architecture and experimental and
influential contemporary art. www.rotterdam.nl.
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Feeling at home
People from all corners of the world feel at home in Rotterdam. You will not experience
language barriers as English is widely spoken. With more than 160 nationalities living
in the same area, it is easy to find a shop or restaurant selling the familiar things
you use at home. An airport and efficient public transport services make Rotterdam
exceptionally well-connected. And with countries such as France, the UK, Germany and
Belgium easily accessible via high-speed trains, you will find there is plenty to explore.
plan means RSM is now surrounded by a modern university campus with a vibrant heart
and a unique appeal. The university offers on-campus housing, sports facilities and
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hosts regular recreational and cultural events. It also has a range of shops, and financial
services.
RSM has its own calendar of social events, and offers an extensive library, expo and
congress centre, and the popular In deSmitse caf. All of our master programmes
are taught in modern buildings with wifi,multimedia equipment, breakout rooms and
computer labs.
www.rsm.nl/events
Amsterdam
The Hague
Rotterdam
Utrecht
London
Rotterdam Berlin
Brussels
Paris
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Practical information
With affordable tuition fees and an exceptional portfolio of business programmes,
you get value for money at RSM
It is important to be able to count on a good return on your investment. Among the
Students entitled to study grants from the Dutch government are entitled to financial
toptierschools in the Financial Times ranking 2013, RSM has some of the most
support for 12 months only. Noexceptions are made for programmeswith a longer duration.
affordable tuition fees. This, in combination with the moderate living costs in Rotterdam,
top-quality education and its outstanding global reputation makes RSM an excellent
Financial aid
investment.
You might be eligible for a scholarship. For scholarship opportunities, please visit
www.rsm.nl/msc/scholarships and www.grantfinder.nl. For example, RSM offers
excellent students without an EU/EEA nationality various scholarship options, such as:
The 2015-2016 tuition fee for the MSc programmes is approximately 16,400 per year.
The Dutch government contributes towards this cost for students who hold nationality
from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA). These students
therefore pay only the statutory fee of approximately 1,978 per year.
Please note that we are obliged by law to charge a tuition fee of approximately 11,000
to EEA students who already have a master degree from a university in the Netherlands.
For all students, we estimate that you will need a minimum budget of around 12,000
There are several ways to find suitable accommodation for the duration of your studies
ayear to cover living and all other expenses during your stay in Rotterdam, in addition
totuition fees. For non-EEA students: please ensure that you have sufficient funding
accommodation as well as housing off-campus. Onceyou have been accepted into one
available for the duration of the programme for yourself and for visa requirements.
of our programmes, we will provide you with all theinformation you need to start your
Early applicants will find it easier to obtain housing than those who apply late, who may
which can be paid online through the Erasmus Payment System, either via iDEAL
not be offered a place in time for the start of the programme, so please apply as early as
forDutch bank account holders, or via PayPal, which can be linked to many types of
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All students will be assessed on academic background, grade point average (GPA),
motivation and relevant test scores such as GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS. For the MSc
31 January 2015
International Management /
1 May 2015
15 May 2015
CEMS
15 May 2015
Currently enrolled RSM bachelor graduates must check SIN-Online for instructions on
15 May 2015
how to enrol in the one-year MSc programmes. Non-RSM bachelor graduates must apply
15 May 2015
for admission through our online application system. You can find information about the
15 May 2015
Management of Innovation
15 May 2015
www.rsm.nl/masteradmissions
Marketing Management
15 May 2015
Master in Management
15 May 2015
15 May 2015
Strategic Entrepreneurship
15 May 2015
Strategic Management
15 May 2015
15 May 2015
Application deadlines
Please note that our application deadlines are strictly upheld. The IM /
CEMS
programme
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Meet us
There are several ways to find out more about the master programmes at RSM
and to talk to enrolled students and staff members
Open days and information sessions
We regularly host open days and information sessions where you can meet our
Attend one of our MSc programme lectures to experience life as an RSM student for a
day. Please check the Meet Us webpage for how to join in.
Representatives worldwide
Monthly virtual information sessions
We might have a representative in your own country who can tell you more about
Our admissions team hosts a live virtual information session about our MSc programmes
RSMs MSc programmes. Please check the Meet Us webpage for contact details of our
every month. You can also use these sessions to ask questions. You can participate
in these live sessions from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet
connection. For the scheduled dates of the virtual information sessions are posted on the
Brochures
Meet Us webpage.
You can ask our current MSc students about studying at RSM through our Facebook
www.rsm.nl/mscbrochure
page. Each master programme is represented by astudent who will gladly answer your
questions about life at RSM. www.rsm.nl/facebook
More information
Questions? Please use our online form to contact us directly. www.rsm.nl/contactmsc
Skype chat
During a Skype chat we will answer all of your questions about our master programmes,
Check out RSMs online events calendar to find out when were visiting a city near you,
admission requirements, housing options, the university or student life in Rotterdam and
how you can attend events and how to join virtual information sessions.
the Netherlands. You can find the details of our Skype chats on our Meet Us webpage.
www.rsm.nl/events
You can also follow us on:
Twitter: @RSMErasmus
Weibo: rotterdamrsm
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