RSM Master Brochure 2015-2016

rotterdam school of management
erasmus university
masters programmes 2015 - 2016
The business school that thinks

and lives in the future
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Academic home to the First European

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus
University (RSM) is the business school of
the renowned Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Founded in 1913, the university is home to
the first Nobel Prize winner in the Economic
Sciences, Jan Tinbergen. Erasmus University
Rotterdam takes its name from Desiderius
Erasmus, the great Dutch humanist,
theologian and philosopher.
One of the foremost thinkers and doers ofhis
Welcome to RSM
Multiple reasons to choose RSM
Inspiring RSM alumni
Introducing our master programmes
MSc in International Management / CEMS 10

MScBA Master in Management
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MScBA Accounting & Financial Management
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MSc in Business Information Management
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MSc in Finance & Investments
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MSc in Global Business & Stakeholder Management
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MSc in Human Resource Management
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MSc in Management of Innovation
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MSc in Marketing Management
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MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting
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MSc in Strategic Entrepreneurship
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MSc in Strategic Management
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MSc in Supply Chain Management
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ERIM Master of Philosophy in Business Research
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time, and a widely-travelled scholar, he is

recognised for his open-minded, iconoclastic
and individual ideas. Among the leading
lights of the Renaissance, Erasmus is widely
Advancing your career
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referred to today as theFirst European and
Life in Rotterdam and at RSM
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serves as the inspiration for RSMs focus on
Practical information
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Meet us!
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RSM programme portfolio
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thought leadership in business.
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.
Steef van de Velde

Dean of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Multiple reasons to choose RSM

BUT RSM IS ALSO
ROTTERDAM is
a gateway to Europe;
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Partnered with business

Our strong bond with business is a rich source of advice, guidance and mutual
the biggest port in Europe;

a business-minded city;
support for teaching, research and recruitment.
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An active member of international networks
a cosmopolitan city;
located in the bustling Randstad region
which includes the Netherlands largest
cities - with a population of more than
RSM is the proud owner of
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FI 257
Triple crown accreditation;

a consistent ranking among
Europes top 10 business schools
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.
RSM partners with CEMS to deliver a world-class international master programme.
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Home to ERIM, one of the top three research faculties in Europe

One of Europes largest and most-cited business research communities with
350 researchers and more than 30 expertise centres and initiatives.
Home to STAR, the largest study association in Europe
A student-led organisation with more than 6,500 members which organises
academic events, study trips, recruitment fairs and social events.
A business school with a truly international environment
There are more than 100 nationalities in RSMs student population of 7,500+;
a high proportion of MSc students and teachers are internationals.
The hub of a 29,000-strong international alumni network
RSMs alumni network is active with mentoring, affinity groups, local chapters,
social events and networking in more than 100 countries.
The business school that thinks and lives in the future
Our forward-looking I WILL initiative encourages you to think ahead about your
ambitions and about the world. www.IWILL.rsm.nl
Part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, with more than 100 years of heritage
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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.
Inspiring RSM alumni
When you graduate with a

master degree from RSM, your
next career step could take you
into business or government,
or into non-governmental
organisations. We offer a wide
range of courses so you are
prepared and skilled when you
apply for positions that become
your initial steps into middle
management and onwards.
Thousands of RSM alumni have taken this route, and many have
made their way further, into top positions as business leaders,
government advisors and leading thinkers. As they do so, they
each become a source of inspiration to others. You will find some
examples of successful RSM alumni here.
Top-level
business careers
Marc van Rooijen
Director, McKinsey & Company
Feike Sijbesma
CEO, DSM
Bart Becht
Mid-career professionals
Laura Repko
Analyst Investment Banking,
Erik Jan van Vuuren
Product Manager Public Cloud,
Goldman Sachs
Amber Sukawati
Consultant Strategy and
Microsoft
Thao Nguyen
Transformation, IBM
Financial Solutions Manager,

Cisco Capital, USA
Robert Zuidgeest
Head of Digital Marketing,

The Walt Disney Company
Stefanie Tzioti
Senior Portfolio Development
Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises
Former CEO, Reckitt Benckiser
Frank Erkelens
President, Vopak EMEA
Tim van Wingerden
Global Customer Development Director,

Unilever
Peter van Driel
Vice-president Investor Relations,

Royal Dutch Shell
Radboud Breukers
Vice-president Corporate Treasury, ASML
Jessica Laan
Global Area Strategist Online,

Sony Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Steijn Pelle
Former CEO and Co-founder, Pelliano
Governmental careers
and NGOs
Cornelis Eldering
Technology Transfer Officer, European Space Agency
Wassila Hachchi
Member of the House of Representatives,

Dutch parliament
Ellen Hendrix
Senior Communication and Campaign Manager,
World Wildlife Fund Netherlands

Jurrian ten Hove
Global Digital Campaigner, Oxfam Novib
Introducing
our Master
Programmes
Optimise your potential

At RSM, you will find the broadest selection
of business-based master programmes in the
Netherlands. Each programme represents an
area of business or management that is in
great demand by organisations today.
RSM offers the following programmes:
International Management / CEMS

RSMs flagship master programme is the 18-month MSc in International
Management / CEMS. This dual degree is offered via a consortium of
29 international business schools and more than 70 corporate partners.
Admission is highly selective and restricted to top students
aspiring to top international jobs.
see page
Master in Management
The 16-month Master in
Management programme
is specifically designed for
bachelor graduates who want
Eleven one-year MSc programmes

Accounting & Financial
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Management
Business Information
Management
to broaden their horizons and
Finance & Investments
acquire management
Global Business &
skills.
see page
16
10
master of Philosophy
Marketing Management
Organisational Change &
Consulting
Entrepreneurship
master programme for those

an academic career.
Strategic Management
see page
Management
Management
Management of
Innovation
The 24-month research

aspiring to a PhD degree and
Strategic
Stakeholder Management Supply Chain

Human Resource
in Business Research
see page
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MSc in International
Management / CEMS
18-month
programme
If youre looking for a competitive advantage as

you take the first steps in your international
career in business or management, then this is one
of the best master programmes you can pursue.
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An accelerated start to your

international management career
The MSc in International Management /
CEMS
brings you two degrees in one world-
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
The IM / CEMS at RSM is distinguished by its intensive quality and relatively

small class sizes, encouraging students and staff to connect the curriculum to
a broader social context. In IM / CEMS, the intertwining of education and extracurricular activities facilitates the achievement of personal targets set by the
students, according to NVAO (the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands
and Flanders), which has awarded the IM / CEMS programme special recognition
for this aspect of the programme at RSM.
students a unique blend of high-quality education and professional experience.

The Financial Times 2013 ranking places CEMS fifth in the world among the top
master programmes in management.
This joint degree programme is for bright and socially competent students who meet
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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Pursue two world-class

management qualifications
in one programme while based
in an international city at the
commercial heart of Europe
Gain a thorough knowledge of
management ofinternational
companies
Experience REAL CONSULTANCY
PROJECTS and international
internships
Train in general and specialised
management skills
Take part in an international
study exchange
Become proficient in several
languages
What are your prospects?

A survey of RSMs latest graduating cohort (2013) shows that three months after
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
graduates had found a job, 80% of them in international
companies. The CEMS network helped many students find a first job; more than 40%
nationalities every day. Typically, IM / CEMS graduates work in management consulting,
of them started their careers working for one of CEMS corporate partner companies.
consumer goods, or the financial or energy sector.
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
programme speaks for itself. RSM IM /
success they achieve after graduating from the IM / CEMS programme. More than half
CEMS
graduates live and work in 10 different
countries; 90% of them speak three or more languages to professional proficiency.
consider themselves in the top 5% salary bracket for their age group.
This international aptitude gives our graduates great flexibility to use their skills
The CEMS network
WHO QUALIFIES?
The CEMS network is a co-operation of 29 partner
Only the best management students from around the
IELTS minimum of 6.5 on all sub-scores and
schools across four continents including the
world are accepted into this programme. Applicants
a minimum overall score of 7.0 or TOEFL
London School of Economics (LSE), UK; HEC Paris,
undergo a competitive selection procedure.
iBT minimum of 22 on all sub-scores and a
France; ESADE, Barcelona, Spain; and the Ivey
The following admission criteria apply:
minimum overall score of 101;
Business School in Ontario,Canada. Corporate
A research university bachelor degree in
Proof of proficiency in twootherlanguages.
partners include companiessuch as AT Kearney,
business administration or related field
Check the RSM website for the exact language
BNPParibas, LOral, ING Group, Nokia, Procter
containing qualitative and quantitative research
requirements.
& Gamble and Shell. Social partners include Care
methods and statistics;
International, Fairtrade International, United
GMAT minimum of 600;
More specific information about our admission
Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Transparency
GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
requirements can befoundonpage42 and at
International.
education system (aboveaverage);
www.rsm.nl/masteradmissions.
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The CEMS spirit

CEMS students and alumni around the
world share a sense of curiosity, ambition,
awareness and passion for international
experiences. They have a broad world
view that welcomes cross-cultural
differences, and embraces corporate social
responsibility and sustainability as core
values. This strong sense of community
has often been called the CEMS spirit.
After graduation, lifelong membership in
the CEMS Alumni Association offers you
a rich source of information, and job and
networking possibilities. Many students
find their first job even before graduation,
thanks to the close collaborations between
students and CEMS partner companies
that take place during the programme.
RSMs MSc International

Management / CEMS
programme was a great
experience. It combines
academic studies with
practical experiences
and insights through the
international consultancy project and the skill
seminars. You also meet many great, interesting
and like-minded people, and learn how to work
with people from different cultural backgrounds,
which is an important part of my job today. In
addition to my semester abroad in Copenhagen,
one of the highlights for me was the CEMS
Career Forum in Budapest, where students
can meet and speak with corporate partners,
participate in skill seminars, experience the
great atmosphere, and spend an exciting
weekend with friends in beautiful Budapest.
Anna Kettelhack, MSc International
Management / CEMS 2014
Junior Brand Manager, Mars Petcare, Germany
The dual-degree MSc International

Management / CEMS programme enabled
me to develop academic and professional
skills through its unique combination
of theoretical and practical teaching
methods. This included lectures from
prominent academics, personal feedback
from captains of industry and a real life International Business
Project consulting assignment. It taught me how to perform
under pressure in an international and challenging setting.
Diverse groups in terms of age, study background and work
experience are formed every semester, which allowed me to
collaborate with students who had more than four years of
commercial work experience. The IM / CEMS programme is
really international; I began with a block seminar on ethical
decision-making in Helsinki and St. Petersburg, and continued
with an exchange term in Vienna, interspersed with seminars
in St. Gallen, in Budapest and in Copenhagen. The programme
provides many opportunities to take full ownership of your
own career development. My favourite part was my summer
internship at an American National Security think tank in
Washington D.C. in 2013 and the drafting of my MSc thesis on
energy and technology.
Kareem Chin, MSc International Management / CEMS 2014
Adjunct Junior Fellow, American Security Project
Former CEMS Global Student Board Representative
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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
semester at a CEMS partner university.
CEMS students, and promotes the CEMS community spirit.

Most students plan their 10-week internship during the summer break, and this is
An intensive one-week block seminar starts the first semester of the IM / CEMS
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
international management topics, followed by one or two elective courses.
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
exploration and development leading to your thesis.
conducting a consultancy-based business project for an international company. There

is scope to tailor courses to a certain functional domain, and tracks can be followed for
marketing, finance, supply chain management or strategy. Or you can keep to a general
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First semester
Second semester
International strategy
(7,5 ECTS)
Block
seminar
(3 ECTS)
International
entrepreneurship
(7,5 ECTS)
Multinational financial
management
(7,5 ECTS)
Global supply chain

management (7,5 ECTS)
Free elective
WWW.CEMS.ORG
Free elective
Two-day Management & Business Communication

skill seminar
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
Two-day skill seminar

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Business administration for bachelor graduates
The 16-month Master in Management track of the MSc in
Business Administration opens up a new sphere of career
possibilities for bachelor graduates from every discipline;
law, arts, sciences, economics, engineering and more general
explore academic theory that reflects the latest business

and management thinking;
develop academic, managerial and social skills through
real life business cases and company assignments.
subjects. It delivers a true depth of knowledge from the

most important domains in business administration.
Extend your programme
The programme adds to your existing skills and competencies
You can extend your programme to two years and gain extra
from your bachelor degree, and develops your business
experience with an internship, an international exchange or by
knowledge and managerial skills.
following MSc electives. These options allow you to tailor the
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.
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programme to your own career ambitions.

The RSM Master in Management enables those with specific
academic knowledge and understanding to become business
Career prospects
professionals.
Choosing the Master in Management is a significant

commitment. It is a very intensive programme, but you canbe
Key features
sure it will deliver an outstanding return on your investment.
Career preparation is part of the programme and there are
learn and integrate all aspects of businessadministration;
plenty of recruitment events hosted at RSM that will help you
interact with students from multidisciplinary
to start your career in the best possible way.
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;

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.
International business strategy
Marketing
Organisational behaviour
Research methods
Management science
Operations and supply chain

management
Research clinic &

thesis proposal
Human resource management
Information strategy
Your future career
Consultancy project
Entrepreneurial
challenge II
Strategic management and renewal
Corporate finance
Third semester: 24 ECTS
Innovation and
market orientation
Accounting
Managerial
decision-making &
negotiation
Corporate governance
Second semester: 37 ECTS

Business & society
Entrepreneurial challenge I
Kick off & team building
First semester: 29 ECTS
Thesis
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MScBA Accounting & Financial Management

SPECIALISING IN INSIGHTFUL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
programme structure
Financial information functions as the nervous system of
Key features
alleconomic organisations and markets, helping managers
and investors to make economically sound decisions.
learn from internationally recognised faculty who
Core courses (22 ECTS)

International financial reporting;
Management control;
Business analysis and valuation;
Accounting information systems.
Specialists trained in accounting and financial management
areactive in academic research and have strong ties
understand what financial and non-financial information
tothecorporate world;
managers and investors need, how such information is

used, and how itcanbe securely gathered and distributed
throughout theorganisation and to the outside world.
explore practical applications and real life cases through

projects and renowned guest lecturers;
benefit from the clear alignment between the
programmes contents and the demands of the
RSMs Master in Accounting & Financial Management

prepares you to be such a specialist. You will:
prepare and analyse financial information and
performance indicators to make decisions about new
business opportunities, equity investments, and mergers
and acquisitions;
understand how financial and non-financial performance
corporateworld;
choose from the specialised tracks financial assurance,
qualifications such as CPA, ACA, RA or RC;

prepare yourself for the Certified Management Accountant
(CMA) exam while studying for your MScBA degree, as
their past decisions;
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
develop information systems and controls, and perform
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analysis and advisory, to prepare for further accounting
part of the unique partnership between RSM and the
audits that help to ensure the reliability of financial and
Career prospects
non-financial information;
RSMs MScBA in Accounting & Financial Management is a
that govern accounting and financial management.
Thesis (20 ECTS)

Research methodology and master thesis.
financial management and control, or financial
indicators help in motivating managers andevaluating
explore and apply international regulations and guidelines
Electives (18 ECTS)

Advanced financial analysis;
Assurance and control;
Taxation;
International financial management;
Accounting for decision-making.
great startto becoming chief financial officer, senior audit

partner or senior financial advisor.
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;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the
Dutcheducation system (above average);
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all
sub-scores and a minimum overall score
of 91.
No matter if you want to pursue

a career in auditing, controlling,
financial management or something
else, RSMs MSc in Accounting
and Financial Management is a
great preparation for it. In my job,
understanding the financials of the
companies we work for is very valuable. But the problemsolving mindset and being comfortable working on my own
as well as in a team are also major assets that I learned
during the master programme at RSM.
Jutta Schrtgens,
MScBA Accounting & Financial Management 2011
Consultant, McKinsey & Company, Cologne, Germany
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MSc in Business Information Management

At the intersection of business and information
This master programme sits at the intersection of business
Key features
and IT and is the ideal platform from which to launch an
During the programme you will be:
international career. The MSc in Business Information
inspired by courses focusing on the business side of
Management focuses on the management of information

as a strategic resource for improving overall business
performance.
information management;
given a thorough understanding of the strategic value
ofinformation;
shown an insight into next-generation business models so
You will investigate the business side of information

management to gain a thorough understanding of the
you can make well-founded decisions to develop them;

gain a real world experience through interactive
strategic value of information and its potential for unlocking
learningand international experiences with company
IT innovations. The multidisciplinary approach takes into
internships andstudy clubs.
account managerial disciplines such as strategy, human

resources, operational management, marketing, and finance,
Career prospects
and gives you a broader background than information
RSMs MSc in Business Information Management provides
management alone.
the business framework for the world of IT and is a promising
programme structure
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)
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stepping-stone to a career as information manager, business

You do not need computer programming skills to join theMSc
consultant, business analyst or chief information officer with
in Business Information Management.
national and international companies.
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
in business administration and information
management;
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all sub-scores
and a minimum overall score of 91.
MSc in Finance & Investments

A MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING
The MSc in Finance & Investments deals with qualitative and
RSM has been awarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
quantitative financial decision-making from a management
Programme Partner Status by the CFA Institute. In this
perspective. You will be provided with state-of-the-art
programme, you have the unique opportunity to qualify
knowledge, insights and skills essential for a successful
foranRSM degree and prepare for the Level I CFA exam
career in a financial position. The research-driven programme
atthesame time.
is based on the latest theories and applications.
Key features
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.
exercises, and be exposed to guest speakers from the

financial industry;
structure your curriculum to your own interests through a
large choice of electives.
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
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)
WWW.RSM.NL/FI
admission criteria
in business administration, and financial
methods and tools;
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MSc in Global Business & Stakeholder Management

A MASTER IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
This programme focuses on understanding the strategies
programme structure
Key features
and responsibilities of global corporations faced with
sustainability challenges, as well as examining new
come into close contact with the global frontrunners in
opportunities and threats to business and society.
corporate sustainability, governmental organisations and

the non-profit sector;
Its for ambitious students who want to become innovative
develop skills to analyse complex sustainability problems;
business leaders in sustainability, and those who have the
learn insights necessary for original and innovative solutions.
capacity to think critically about business strategies and

develop new sustainable business models. You will learn
The programme features exclusive and interactive classes
the latest ways to deal with the uncertainty and risks of
with a mix of educational formats including case studies,
sustainability those used by managers and corporations
conferences, experiments, internships, and individual
using established management and leadership theories.
research.Instead of text-book learning, you will conduct

research, write papers and present your ideas, and join study
The MSc in Global Business and Stakeholder Management is

Sustainability leadership and planetary
boundaries;
Global business strategies;

Corporate integrity;
Sustainability communication.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Corporations and justice;
Companies in ecologies;
Doing good done better: effective
management of philanthropic NGOs;
Climate change strategy role-play;

GBSM research project;
Cradle-to-cradle.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
WWW.RSM.NL/GBSM
trips and international exchanges.
one of the first in the world to deal with complex sustainability

challenges in an integrated manner, and address the multiple
Every member of RSMs international student population is
perspectives of companies, governments and NGOs.
committed, intellectually ambitious and determined to follow

a meaningful career in business, or in a government or nonprofit sector.
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
in business administration;
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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MSc in Human Resource Management

MANAGING AND LEADING PEOPLE IN ORGANISATIONS
programme structure
How can you get the most out of your employees? What is
Key features
excellent leadership? How can you create high-functioning
teams and manage diversity in organisations? How can
learn how to apply recent insights from research on HRM

Managing people in organisations;
Current issues in HRM;
Strategic and international HRM;
Building healthy organisations for optimal
strategies be translated into action? How can you improve
practices and organisational behaviour to solve HR-related
your and your employees decision-making skills? During this
problems that organisations face today;
programme you focus on these and other questions related

to the core component of any business organisation: people.
Human resource managers must understand whatmakes
people more efficient, effective, creative and communityoriented as well as better organisational leaders. Only then
be inspired by an internationally-oriented programme, led

by respected international faculty who will teach you the
latestconcepts and theories;
become part of a highly energetic, enthusiastic and
ambitious studentcommunity.
can organisations meet challenges that their environments

pose to them, gain a competitive edge, and become more
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innovating. Thisprogramme is for students interested in the
You will be equipped to pursueacareer as HR manager or
people that make up an organisation, enjoy collaborating
consultant, business analyst, management development
with other professionals, and enjoy using applying new
professional, or as line manager for temporary labour
perspectives to offer practical solutions.
organisations.
human performance.
Electives (18 ECTS)

High-performance leadership and
motivation: a psychological perspective;
Management of diversity and inclusion;

Development and training;
Organisation development and change
management;
Managerial and group decision-making;

Cross-cultural management.
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Research challenges in HRM and
organisational behaviour, and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/HRM
admission criteria
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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in organisational theory and behaviour, or
industrial and organisational psychology;
GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the Dutch
IELTS minimum 6.5 on all sub-scores or
TOEFL iBT minimum of 22 on all subscores and a minimum overall score of 91.
MSc in Management of Innovation

TURNING GOOD IDEAS INTO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS
Innovation management can be said to be all the actions
needed to turn good ideas into commercial successes.
New products, services, processes and business models are
crucial for firms, and offer enormous potential for increasing
revenues. So how do you develop and select good ideas, and
experience a unique combination of strategy of innovation

and organisation of innovation projects;
understand how organisations can gain a competitive
advantage through innovation;
acquire comprehensive and up-to-date skills for developing
then turn them into commercial success?
and exploiting innovative products, services, processes
Explore this challenge in this master programme, which offers
and distribution systems;
you a combination of comprehensive academic and practical
become part of a truly international classroom, and learn
skills. You will investigate cases with classmates, faculty
from highly experienced teachers who are engaged in
and representatives from companies discussed in the these
globally recognised research.
cases. You will work on individual and team assignments,

and regularly present your findings in class, on site at
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participating companies, or through a self-made video.
Upon graduation, you are ready to work as an innovation

manager, business development manager, project manager
programme structure
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)
WWW.RSM.NL/MI
Key features
or product manager to help small organisations or
admission criteria
multinational companies make the shift to a higher degree of
explore the fine details of innovation and innovation
innovativeness.
management that reflect a combination of theoretical

concepts and practical skills;
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

methods, research projects, probability or
statistics and advanced courses in some of
the following fields: innovation management,
marketing, operations management, supply
chain management, decision sciences,
accounting, business intelligence or
organisation studies;
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MSc in Marketing Management

MARKETING IS FUNDAMENTAL TO VISION AND STRATEGY
Marketing is an important driver of performance in
organisations. By studying different aspects of the
be part of a truly international environment with students,

professors and researchers from around the globe;
marketingprocess you learn how strategies and tactics
collaborate with professors and practitioners outside of the
resultin the success or failure of products and services.
classroom, giving you the chance to test your ideas with
People who understand marketing are better able to develop
the support of experienced mentors.
a successful vision and strategy for their businesses.

RSMsresearch in marketing management has a strong global
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reputation, and the master programme is practically oriented,
Because marketing is integral to virtually all organisational
research-driven and internationally focused.
decisions, from brand and communication considerations

to project management and strategy, the MSc in Marketing
Key features
Management at RSM is an excellent preparation for your
management career, for example as an account manager,
explore consumer behaviour;
media planner or advertising strategist.
gain in-depth insight into practical tactics to implement

your new knowledge into solid strategies;
focus on a key functional area that provides excellent
preparation for a top management position;
programme structure
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;
Thesis (20 ECTS)
Thesis clinic and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/MM
admission criteria
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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in business administration and marketing;
MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting

IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT. MASTER IT.
programme structure
You can combine intellectual curiosity about the nature of modern,
develop interpersonal and intercultural skills;

Managing professional organisations;
Theories on change, behaviour and
complex organisations with developing practical entrepreneurial
acquire strong experiential skills;
skills geared towards changing such social systems.
participate in small-scale, interactive classes with diverse
Organisations must transform themselves to cope with

economic upheaval and social and technological innovation,
and international students;

engage with your studies through a mix of case
and the demand for managers to act as change agents is
studies,internships, group projects, individual research,
sharply on the rise. Organisations are often locked into
and skillstraining;
work routines by their core business focus, as well as the

constraints of reorganisations and outsourcing. So they must
lean on organisational change professionals to improve and
maintain the quality of their changing strategy and operations.
interact with leaders from the public and private sectors on

and off campus;
learn from enthusiastic teaching faculty from one
ofEuropestop research institutes.
RSMs MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting equips
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you with the knowledge and skills to become one of those
After you graduate, your career can begin from a variety of
professional knowledge workers.
positions such as a change manager, management consultant,

internal consultant in a leading national or multinational
Key features
company, entrepreneur, orfounder of your own management
advisory business.
analyse processes of organisational change as a generalist;

We really went in-depth and reflected critically on organisation theory and society as a whole. Now I
look back on a great period with classmates, a time in which it became clearer that I wanted to do
something with organisational change in the future. I regularly think back to what was discussed in
class or experienced during several assignments during my master.
Erik van de Kamp, MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting 2012,
Business Developer, APM Terminals
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)
WWW.RSM.NL/OCC
admission criteria
in organisation theories, organisational
behaviour, methods and tools;
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MSc in Strategic Entrepreneurship *

ENTREPRENEURS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DO IT
If you want to work in an entrepreneurial organisation, or start
gain an advantage over other job candidates and
a business of your own, this is the programme to help you do it.
entrepreneurs by learning from a combination of thinking
Entrepreneurial activities play a crucial role in society. At RSM,
and doing.
you will develop the knowledge and skills to enable new

businesses to succeed, and to start new ventures in established
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companies. You will exchange ideas with renowned academics,
We prepare you to work in an entrepreneurial role in any
experienced entrepreneurs and investors, and test your ideas in
dynamic environment. This could include starting your
interactive classes. More importantly, you will practise with your
own business or a job in a fast-growing entrepreneurial
own ideas, and learn from practice. You will get a taste of life as
company. Some students start their own ventures shortly after
an entrepreneur on and off campus.
graduation; others begin working for small entrepreneurial

firms, helping them to develop their business and expand
Key features
rapidly, or in large corporate organisations in knowledge-
intensive industries such as IT, consultancy, engineering,
develop a set of entrepreneurial skills to capitalise on your
venture capital or investment banking.
programme structure
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.
Thesis (20 ECTS)

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
* RSM has the intention to change the name of this

programme from MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business
Venturing to MSc in Strategic Entrepreneurship, pending
approval of the Dutch authorities.
entrepreneurial companies;
RSMs entrepreneurship programme is at least half of the equation: it provides the

tools, the support, and the inspiration. But you have to be an effective thinker and
make ithappen for yourself. You could say this programme is the difference between
having a what if career and an Im doing it lifestyle.
Brittany Don, MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing 2013,
Co-founder, Linguistadores
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admission criteria
in a business related field such as
management, organisation, marketing,
sales, business development, finance,
accounting, strategy, logistics, operations or
entrepreneurship;
GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the
Dutcheducation system (above average);
MSc in Strategic Management

STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES
The skills needed for making strategic decisions for creating
and sustaining a competitive advantage can be gained from
network with young and dynamic international faculty and

enthusiastic students from all continents.
programme structure
The strategy process;
Strategy and international business;
Corporate development: strategies for
acquisitions and alliances;
Research clinic in strategic management.
this master programme. The MSc in Strategic Management

prepares you for a future as an organisational leader or senior
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manager; it combines the results of first-hand research with
RSMs strategic management graduates are sought by
an extensive international business network and student-
recruiters fortop companies and can be found in a range
centred teaching methods as you explore the latest knowledge
ofchallenging positions such as alliance managers, business
and research in strategy. You will take an in-depth look at
research analysts, business unit managers, strategy advisors
three key managerial activities: strategic analysis, strategy
or consultants and venture managers.
formulation and the implementation of strategies.
Key features
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;
Selected electives (18 ECTS)

Strategic management consulting;
Organisational identity: managing strategic
change;
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;
Thesis (20 ECTS)

Thesis clinic and master thesis.
WWW.RSM.NL/SM
admission criteria
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
containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS in

qualitative and quantitative research methods,
statistics and advanced courses in business
strategy, organisational theory and behaviour,
and finance and accounting;
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MSc in Supply Chain Management

ROTTERDAM IS THE GATEWAY TO EUROPE
programme structure
As the largest commercial port in Europe, Rotterdam is
be part of a truly international environment;
the focal point of logistics and supply chain management
network with the logistics and supply chain management
in theNetherlands with logistics networks that stretch far
business community.
beyond Dutch borders. As a business school at the heart of

Rotterdam, RSM has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and
Based on independent evaluations of the Leiden Ranking,
expertise on the subject, making it a recognised world leader
which compares research institutions, research carried out by
in supply chain management research and education. You will
RSMs Business Processes Logistics & Information Systems
gain a thorough knowledge of the contribution of supply chain
group is consistently ranked in the top 5 in Europe.
management to strategic objectives and be ableto apply this

knowledge to designing advanced logisticssystems.
Key features
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.

Managing the supply chain;
Global logistics and information technology;
Facility logistics management;
Distribution networks;
Purchasing & supply chain management.
Electives (18 ECTS)
Supply chain simulation;
Ports in global networks;
Strategic sourcing;
Pricing and revenue management;
Smart business networks;
Business process excellence;
Closed loop supply chains;
Cradle-to-cradle;
Service logistics and operations;
Forecasting in supply chains;
Company-based project.
Thesis (22 ECTS)
WWW.RSM.NL/SCM
admission criteria
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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in business administration, operations
management and accounting;
Kilimanjaro
Leadership Project:
Women empowering women

Each year, two female MSc students are selected to
participate in RSMs MBA Kilimanjaro Leadership
Project, places permitting. The project uses the
mountain as a classroom and as a metaphor for
business. Participants experience leadership in
changing environments as they work together and
lead each other through difficult terrain to push
past physical and mental barriers in their trek to the
5,895-metre summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Eve Gnanaraj (Indian) and Anne Kemps (Dutch) from the
Master in Management joined 16 MBA students to climb
the worlds largest free-standing mountain in 2013.
Anne explained the most important thing she learned:
This project contributed to my view of myself and
knowledge of others. It gave me a better idea of how
I envision female leadership: a balance between
democracy and dictatorship, respectful, compassionate,
and sometimes humble.
Blog.rsm.nl/kilimanjaro
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ERASMUS DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
This research master programme is an integral part of the Erasmus Doctoral Programme
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 latest CWTS ranking;

a wide range of specialisations in management such as business processes,
logisticsandinformation systems, organisation, marketing, finance and accounting,
andstrategy and entrepreneurship;
innovative research topics, supervised bytop research professors;
The ERIM MPhil in Business Research is offered by the Erasmus Research Institute
highly customised study programme;
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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ERIM offers an outstanding standard of research in
The following admission criteria apply:
management, so the admissions procedure is very
university bachelor or master degree in business
GMAT / GRE score of at least 85th percentile;
selective, guaranteeing entry to only high-potential
or economics. We also consider applicants with
excellent GPA;
researchers, and thus preserving and enhancing the top-
bachelor degrees in fields such aspsychology,
IELTS minimum of 7.5 or TOEFL iBT minimum of 100;
quality research environment.
sociology and engineering;
at least two letters of academic recommendation.
The main reasons for highly talented

candidates to choose our doctoral
programme are our devotion to
their personal and academic career
development, theintegration of
doctoral projects in our international
and frontier research groups, and the
selective focus on top quality publishing, right from the
start. Choosing to start your research career with us means
a unique chance to work with leading scholars in research
in management, and to work on your doctoral development
programme in a university with a world-class reputation.
Marno Verbeek, Scientific Director of the Erasmus
Research Institute of Management (ERIM),
Professor of Finance and Dean of Research at RSM
I decided to do a research master

at ERIM because of its professional
approach to developing my academic
career. From day one, I worked with
world-class faculty on developing
research questions and making a
research profile. Theres a very wide
array of courses to choose from at RSM and at ESE, which
share the same campus. Also, RSMs connections to other
academic institutions and to industry in the Netherlands
and internationally are outstanding. Students get an
excellent level of personal attention to their research needs
and theres great flexibility to the process of designing your
programme.
Markus Peters, MPhil in Business Research 2012 and
ERIM PhD candidate
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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
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (STAR). STAR
selected by our highly-ranked partner schools all over the world. Likewise, RSM master
is the largest and most professionally run student-led organisation of its
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.
after having finished the curriculum components in Rotterdam. RSM maintains an
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
a wide range of events, including thelargest on-campus recruitment event in
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
International Business Project, in which you work in an international team on a real
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.
strategic relevance, and gain valuable working experience.

www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/int-business-project
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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Advancing your career

Our support goes beyond academic learning
At RSM, we are dedicated to helping you to market yourself to future employers with
RSM Career Services and the Alumni Relations department research RSMs graduates
maximum effect. Our Career Services department is run by an enthusiastic team of
first jobs every year.
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
how to present yourself to potential employers;
worldwide crisis. Twelve months after graduation, 96 per cent are either employed,
howto write outstanding CVs and application letters;
running their own company or still in further education. The average time taken to find
where to search for jobs;
a job was about 3.3 months. More than 35 per cent of our graduates work abroad;
how to use winninginterview techniques.
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
per month, excluding benefits.
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,
Your future networks
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
yearly alumni magazine, RSM Outlook. www.rsm.nl/alumni
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%
More than 10,000 employees

40%
Between 1,000 and 10,000 employees
Between 250 and 1,000 employees
Less than 250 employees
Vodafone
Shell
KPMG
Rabobank
Accenture
AkzoNobel
KPN
PwC
ABN AMRO
Bain & Company
Ernst & Young

ING
Philips
Roland Berger Strategy
SKIM
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Life in Rotterdam and at RSM

Choosing to pursue
a master at RSM
means immersing
yourself in the
RSM student life,
and the mercantile
and cosmopolitan
culture of
the Netherlands
More than 160 nationalities

A gateway to Europe
Within easy reach of Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Paris and Berlin, Rotterdams
strategic position in Western Europe makes it a highly popular location for many
multinational companies. As a student of our master programmes, you will learn
aboutinternational business in the commercial heart of Europe the largest economic
zone in the world.
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.
A lively university campus

RSM is situated on Woudestein campus, the main campus of Erasmus University
Rotterdam on the eastern edge of the city. A nearly completed, multi-year construction
Did you know?
plan means RSM is now surrounded by a modern university campus with a vibrant heart
The Dutch created

the worlds first
multinational trading
organisation, the Dutch
East India Company
(VOC). Founded in 1602,
this also became the
first company ever to
issue stocks and bonds
on the Amsterdam Stock
Exchange (now Euronext
Amsterdam) again one
of the worlds first.
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
An outdoor, sporty city

RSM offers many opportunities for physical exercise and sports both on- and
off-campus. Rotterdam has great sports facilities for everyone at every level;
for those who want to take part and for those preferring to watch.
The citys sporting credentials include national and international events all
yearround a marathon, as well as tennis, hockey, water sports and speedskating championships. It also boasts several world-class stadiums dedicated
to the most popular sport in the Netherlands: football. You can also take part in
many other sports and activities including cricket, baseball, salsa, yoga and golf.
Rotterdam is a great outdoor city too, with plenty of parks, greenspaces and a
superb network of cycle routes linking it to the open countryside, thanksto the
citys emphasis on enabling everyone to get around by bike.
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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
Tuition fees and other costs
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.
RSM non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence
The Dutch government contributes towards this cost for students who hold nationality
Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)
from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA). These students
therefore pay only the statutory fee of approximately 1,978 per year.
Visa, immigration and accommodation

Our website provides you with practical information about visas, immigration permits,
Please note that we are obliged by law to charge a tuition fee of approximately 11,000
working in the Netherlands, accommodation in Rotterdam, health and insurance, as well
to EEA students who already have a master degree from a university in the Netherlands.
as sports and recreation. www.rsm.nl/welcome
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
at RSM. Options include furnished and unfurnished accommodation, on-campus
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
All students, with the exception of currently enrolled or graduated students of
search for a place to live.
ErasmusUniversity Rotterdam, must pay a non-refundable application fee of 110,
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
you can. www.housing.eur.nl
bank accounts and credit cards worldwide.
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Application and admission
The following application deadlines apply to RSM MSc programmes:
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
International Management / CEMS
31 January 2015
International Management /
1 May 2015
Accounting & Financial Management
15 May 2015
CEMS
an interview, assessment and additional language
requirements will also be part of the selection procedure.
Business Information Management
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
Global Business & Stakeholder Management
15 May 2015
for admission through our online application system. You can find information about the
Human Resource Management
15 May 2015
entry requirements and application process on our website.
Management of Innovation
15 May 2015
www.rsm.nl/masteradmissions
15 May 2015
Master in Management
15 May 2015
Organisational Change & Consulting
15 May 2015
Strategic Entrepreneurship
15 May 2015
15 May 2015
Supply Chain Management
15 May 2015
Application deadlines
Please note that our application deadlines are strictly upheld. The IM /
CEMS
programme
has an especially early deadline.

A rolling admissions policy is in effect for all programmes except IM / CEMS. We will
accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis until theprogrammes
are full. This means that it is possible for the application phase of a programme to
close before the stated deadline. To increase your chances to be accepted, we advise
you to apply to a programme as early as possible. Please note that we can only offer
you admission to a programme if your application is complete and you meet all of the
admissions requirements.
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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
Master student for a day
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
admissions representatives and students in person. We also attend several education
day. Please check the Meet Us webpage for how to join in.
fairs in the Netherlands and around the world.
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
representatives around the world. www.rsm.nl/meetus
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.
Tell a friend about RSMs master programmes, or request a

digital version of thisbrochure or any other RSM material
Facebook
such as our ranking overview by sending an online request.
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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RSM programme portfolio

UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
PRE-MASTER
BSc in Business Administration
BSc in International
Business Administration
GRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
RESEARCH DEGREE
PROGRAMMES
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
One year specialised

MSc programmes in:
Accounting & Financial Management
Business Information Management
Human Resource Management
Global Business & Stakeholder Management
Management of Innovation
Organisational Change & Consulting
Strategic Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management
ERIM Master of Philosophy

in Business Research
PhD in Management
POST-EXPERIENCE
PRE-EXPERIENCE
MSc in International Management / CEMS

(18 months)
LABOUR
MARKET

(16 months)
MSc in Business Administration

(Part-time)
Open programmes
Executive Masters
Customised programmes
International Full-time MBA
Executive MBA
Global Executive OneMBA
MBA / Master in Financial

Management Dual Degree
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I WILL use my
dreams to shape
the future
I WILL create healthier

businesses for a
healtier world
I WILL not settle

for second
best
Emanule Agueci, Italian

Student, MSc in Strategic Management
Vincent de Wolf, Dutch

Student, MSc in Supply Chain Management
Gitta Soedarso, Indonesian

Student, MSc in Marketing Management
I WILL. ITS OUR MOVEMENT AND THE HEART OF RSM: THE BUSINESS SCHOOL THAT THINKS AND LIVES IN THE FUTURE.
RSM is a community that is not afraid to show ambition or commitment. These are three of the thousands of
commitments made by current RSM students, faculty and staff in the spirit of I WILL a way to share ambition
with the world and make it a reality.
facebook.com/iwillrsm
iwill.rsm.nl/linkedin
iwill.rsm.nl
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www.RSM.nl/master
2014 Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. The information in this publication is correct as of July 2014,
but RSM reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or any other matter announced in this publication
without further notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by
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Multiple reasons to choose RSM

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Introducing our master programmes

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Life in Rotterdam and at RSM

serves as the inspiration for RSMs focus on

RSM programme portfolio

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An active member of international networks

RSM is the proud owner of

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RSM partners with CEMS to deliver a world-class international master programme.

Home to ERIM, one of the top three research faculties in Europe

Inspiring RSM alumni

When you graduate with a

Director, McKinsey & Company

Analyst Investment Banking,

Erik Jan van Vuuren

Product Manager Public Cloud,

Consultant Strategy and

Financial Solutions Manager,

Head of Digital Marketing,

Senior Portfolio Development

Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises

Former CEO, Reckitt Benckiser

President, Vopak EMEA

Tim van Wingerden

Global Customer Development Director,

Peter van Driel

Vice-president Investor Relations,

Vice-president Corporate Treasury, ASML

Global Area Strategist Online,

Former CEO and Co-founder, Pelliano

Technology Transfer Officer, European Space Agency

Member of the House of Representatives,

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World Wildlife Fund Netherlands

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If youre looking for a competitive advantage as

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brings you two degrees in one world-

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