INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME MBA

ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTERASMUS UNIVERSITY

The business school that thinksand lives in the future

MBA / Mastersin FinancialManagement DualDegree optionSee Insert

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GREETINGS FROM THE ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT,

ERASMUS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAMME. 

AT RSM OUR CORE VALUES OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND

CRITICAL THINKING GENERATE IDEAS AND EDUCATE LEADERS THAT

CREATE BETTER WAYS OF DOING BUSINESS.

welcome!

I often go to HEMA and V&D to buy some groceries. Especially

you can find cute dishes in V&D and sometimes I send my

family in Japan their birthday presents I bought there.

I love going to the market held every Tuesday and Saturday.

We can buy fresh fish, meat, and vegetables there and I also

enjoy talking with staff there because the atmosphere is very

energetic and I like it. There are also clothes, flowers and so on

and I can feel the season when I am there. 

MeetSayaka

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Sayaka

Hayashida

Japanese

Age: 29

MBA class

of 2014

Before starting MBA: Sales Promotion

Manager @ TOSHIBA, Tokyo

I like this café, it is very fancy and serves

delicious coffee, tea  and sandwiches.

The staff is very nice and the cafe is

always full. It serves awesome cakes as

well, and many of my friends love them!!

Talking to my coach helps me a lot withthinking about my goals for the future.Where do I want to be in a few years’ timeand how can I get there?

I often go to “Kazaguruma”where I can find many Japaneseingredients and foods that I miss.The shop owner speaks Japaneseand I feel as if I am in Japan for amoment.

My dance is street dance and my genre is

locking. I started to practice it when I was a

university student and dancing makes me

forget everything and I can just enjoy it and feel

totally refreshed! Although I don’t speak Dutch,

the others and I enjoy dancing together and we

respect each other. I’m very happy to have such a

chance here besides the RSM MBA student life.

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TERM 1 JANUARY - MARCH

THE FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENTYour first term builds a strong foundation in businessfundamentals. This focus on the development of analyticaland critical decision-making skills is the basis of successfulbusiness practice. Class room and group work takes place inan atmosphere of challenge, sharing and diversity. Also, thePersonal Leadership Development Programme (PLD) – thatis the foundation of your career transformation – starts here!

• Personal Leadership Development• Quantitative Platform for Business• Organisational Behaviour• Managerial Accounting• Management Science• Business, Society and Sustainable Development

TERM 2 APRIL - MID JUNE

THE PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENTTerm Two contains a more in-depth examinationof the functional areas of successful business withspecialised disciplines. You will discover insightsand tools to understand and use successful businessstrategy and contemporary concepts related tostrategic management, using case studies anddiscussions.

• Personal Leadership Development• Strategic Management• Financial Management• Economic Environment of Business• Operations Management• Marketing Management• Human Resource Management

CURRICULUM

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Months Terms Courses

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TERM 4 AUGUST - DECEMBER

MBA ELECTIVES AND EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIESDuring Term Four you will give your studies a truly international perspective by joiningan International Study Tour. You will also choose five electives from an extensive list.These will support and strengthen your career concentration choice from Term Threeand allow you to gain the breadth of knowledge you need for general managementpositions, or those where you are managing at a higher level within your establishedarea of expertise. This will allow you to expand your understanding of local businesspractice and to immerse yourself in a new social economic and cultural environment.Exchange places are available for students to study Term Four electives at one of ourinternational partner schools, such as Wharton, Melbourne Business School,IE (Instituto de Empresa), and CEIBS (China-Europe International Business School).A complete list of partner schools can be found on our website.

CHOOSE FIVE ELECTIVE COURSESFROM A LIST THAT COULDINCLUDE:• Strategic Value Management• Financial Engineering• E-Marketing• Brand Management• Private Equity

• Consulting Elective• Strategic Finance and Value Creation• Supply Chain Management• Entrepreneurship• Business Negotiations

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TERM 3 MID JUNE - AUGUST

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONSIn Term Three your new skills will be tested in theLiving Management Consulting Project where you willwork with a real client on real-world business issues.In this term you will also start to make study choicesto influence the direction of your career. Your choiceout of three specialisations will enhance your expertiseby strengthening your understanding of key issues suchas corporate finance, marketing, managing change,governance and strategy.

• Living Management Consulting Project• Personal Leadership Development

CAREER CONCENTRATION - SELECT ONE ADVANCED COURSE:• Advanced Corporate Finance• Advanced Marketing• Advanced Strategy

START OF MBA / MASTERS INFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE *

* For more information about the MFM Dual Degree

programme please read the insert attached at the back

of this brochure or visit www.rsm.nl/mfmdualdegree

Exchange opportunities to a network of business schools

and universities with more than MBA-specific partners

Classes Monday-Thursday

OPTIONALINTERNSHIP*

* SEE PAGE 10

HIGHLIGHTS TERM 3 & 4

LIVING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PROJECTThe Living Management Consulting Project is an intensetwo week-long project that requires you and your team todevise a solution to a business problem. The challenges arethe same as those faced by every consultancy company. Inthis high pressure situation, success depends on your abilityto pull together as a team, recognise each other’s strengths,manage differences, pool abilities and form a strategyto professionally present to your client within the deadline.

RSM MBA KILIMANJARO LEADERSHIP PROJECTThis Women Empowering Women Leadership electiveis designed to be a transformative experience whereparticipants master key leader ship competencies,including under standing and using power, team buildingand communication. Offered as an elective in the fourthterm and led by experienced climbers, the KilimanjaroLeader ship Project is offered to female students in allRSM MBA Programmes.

BERGPLAASThis is a leadership retreat that takes place at theprivate nature reserve, Bergplaas, located in South Africaowned by Princess Irene of the Netherlands. The retreatis aimed to renew leadership vision through mindfulness,storytelling and silence. The beauty and isolation ofBergplaas allows students taking part to slow down andthink about what type of leader they would like to be,and how they might develop themselves to attain this.

DUAL DEGREE CHINAAn outstanding opportunity exists for students aiming todo business in or with China. RSM offers a Dual Degreeopportunity with the Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK). The dual degree Programmes are offered in twoparts; the first half followed at RSM covers the foundationsof management and the practice of management termsand the second half includes an advanced part and iscompleted at CUHK.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOURSRSM’s MBA choice of international study tours is an integralpart of learning on the International Full-time MBA and yourchance to expand your knowledge about another country ora particular business theme.

You will deepen your understanding of yourself and globalbusiness with the international study tour. Students willhave a pool of exciting and inspiring study tours all overthe world from which to select their preferred destination*.

In these international study tours you will engage inthe commercial and political climate of business in theseregions. You will hear local heads of government andCEO’s of international enterprises discuss the challengesand opportunities that exist in the region, be taught bylocal faculty and visit local companies. Past destinationsincluded Brussels, China, South Africa and Londonand we are reviewing and adding locations annually.

We provide one designed study tour location at no additionalcost for participants, whereas the other destinations willrequire an additional cost of approximately ¤1.000 excludingthe costs of flights which are at participants’ own expense.

MBA / MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTDUAL DEGREEsee insert.

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WHAT WILL I

learn?

* MBA / MFM Dual Degree participants will be required to participate inthe London Finance Study Tour

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HOW CAN I FIND THE SKILLS

to inspire and engage?

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (PLD)

Nowhere will you find an MBA programme more focusedon developing your abilities as a future leader, nor as manyopportunities to apply them in practice.

THEORYLeadership development helps you to understand howto build and manage relationships. At the core of yourMBA is the Personal Leadership Development Programme,a dedicated course that runs throughout the year to developyour knowledge of the drivers of human behaviour andthe thinking behind the action. You will learn how tocommunicate your ideas, engage and motivate othersand connect with peers and team members.

PRACTICEIn class, you confront and evaluate the assumptions onwhich your ideas are based, gaining the ability to think foryourself and go beyond conventional wisdom to generateworld-changing ideas. You also gain the personal influenceto turn these ideas into actions. Intensive workshops andinteractive sessions help you to identify ways in whichto build on your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses.Group work, case studies, in-class exercises and discussionshelp you to reflect on your attitudes and behaviours.Receiving feedback from your peers will give you anopportunity to re-examine your actions with the prospectof improving your personal skills in a low-risk environment.

AT RSM WE BELIEVE THAT LEADERS ARE BORN – AND THEN THEY ARE MADE.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus Universityhas demonstrated significant leadership in integratingsocial, environmental and ethical issues into its MBAprogramme, according to the Aspen Institute’s 2011-2012edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes. The school ranks3rd in Europe.

Furthermore RSM continues to be approved for Net ImpactGold Chapter Standing, an award for commit ment to socialand environmental themes in course work, extracurricularactivities, career services, and more.

SUSTAINABILITY & THE RSM MBARSM’s MBA graduates are individuals with real knowledgeof sustainability and how it can affect stakeholder value,company performance, reputation and returns.This is because few business schools can match thetrack record of RSM when it comes to the integrationof environmental, social and governance issues intoour teaching and research. As your studies progress fromthe fundamentals of business management to specialisedanalysis and planning you will discover the principlesof sustainability – finding the next strategic competitiveadvantage through sustainable routes.

SUSTAINABILITY & THE NETHERLANDSBusinesses across the Netherlands are embracing theuse of sustainable themes, solutions and technologies.Rotterdam is set to become the international testingground for innovative energy and water management asit – and the rest of the Netherlands – prepares to adaptto the long-term changes caused by climate change.

Every day more innovative businesses and knowledgeinstitutes are springing up in the city’s 1,600 hectare portarea ready to take on the challenges that sustainabilityawareness generates.

ROTTERDAM IS SET TO BECOME THE INTERNATIONAL TESTING GROUND FOR INNOVATIVE ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT

"I chose the RSM MBA programme because of its values of sustainability,

innovation and global leadership development – values to me that reflect RSM’s

commitment to shaping leaders who will make a positive impact in society. RSM is

a stand-out community focused on sustainability: from its Gold-status Net Impact

Chapter, Sustainable RSM initiative, and relationships with global companies

leading in sustainable business practices. I came out of the RSM MBA programme

having gained a concrete skill set to make an impact improving sustainable

business practices globally.”

Maeve Quigley, American

MBA'14 Sustainability scholarship winner

CAN MY MBA HELP BUSINESS TO

be sustainable?

RECRUITERS VALUE RSM MBAs FOR THEIR BREADTH OF MIND, MATURITY AND SKILLS

IN GLOBAL COMMUNI CATIONS AND COOPERATION. WHEN IT COMES TO DIVERSITY,

OUR MBAs ARE NOT JUST INFORMED, THEY ARE EXPERIENCED.

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DIVERSITY IN LEARNINGOver 30 different nationalities are represented in theRSM MBA programme. This diversity is enriched by theunique background of every one of our MBA participants. With such a broad spectrum of individuals contributingto the School, RSM’s MBA echoes the diversity ofalmost every social dimension influencing corporaterelationships: professions, industries, value systems andexperiences. We believe it is a powerful vehicle for learning.

DIVERSITY IN CLASSClass sizes are limited to ensure interaction is intimateand students are carefully selected to work together so nosingle perspective or industry dominates the discussions.During the programme, you work in groups of approximatelysix on projects that require intense collaboration and teammanagement. Every team incorporates a variety of cultures,educational and industry backgrounds, experiences andpersonal opinions as well as gender diversity.

DIVERSITY IN OUR VALUESRSM’s values of critical thinking, sustainability andinnovation differentiate it from other business schools.Our focus on total diversity in our class composition andlearning philosophy is the embodiment of these values.

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5%

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23%

24%

7%

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GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION CLASS OF 2015

HOW CAN THE PROGRAMME

help me to grow?

Age Distribution< 25 years 5%25 to 30 years 59%30+ years 36%Average age: 29

Work Experienceup to 3 years 4%3 to 6 years 49%> 6 years 47%

Academic BackgroundEconomics & Business 35%Engineering 38%Humanities 5%Management 6%Marketing 4%Science / Medicine 6%Other 6%

CLASS OF 2015

WHAT ARE MY CAREER prospects?

TOP RECRUITERS 2013A sample of the companies that recruited RSM MBAgraduates in 2013:

Bacardi uBostonuConsultancyGroup British AmericauTabacco Capgemini uCiti u

Deloitte uDeutsche Bank uDSM uHeineken uING uNike uPhilips uPOSCO u

QS Advisory uShell uStanley SecurityuSolutions TatauConsultancyServices TomTom u

IDENTIFY AND ATTAIN YOUR OBJECTIVESAt RSM, you gain access to some of Europe’s bestcareer resources via our MBA Career Development Centre.This team of professionals will work with you throughoutthe programme – and in a sense, for the rest of yourcareer – preparing you for the job market and assistingyou in creating your own exclusive career opportunities. The comprehensive process begins with self-analysisand profiling, using individual coaching and careerassessment tools. You also have access to training ininterview techniques, networking, and presentation skills.The Career Development Centre also develops strongpartnerships across industries to facilitate RSM MBArecruitment. They are your connection to many resourcesthat you will need to achieve that all-important first post-MBA job to successfully managing your career for the restof your working life.

SHORT-TERM RETURN ON INVESTMENTThe majority of our participants receive and accept a joboffer before they graduate from the programme. Over 85%of our graduates accept offers within three months aftergraduation and nearly 100% within six months. Also, almostall experience a significant increase in salary. And those arejust the short-term returns. Our MBAs enjoy acceleratedcareer trajectories because they are recognised by seniormanagers as high-potential employees.

CAREER COACHING Embarking on an MBA is no small undertaking. However,there are still many challenges ahead, particularly if youwish to change career direction or industry. In orderto assist your progress and decision-making, you haveaccess to one-to-one career coaching from one of RSM’squalified career coaches.

You will be guided through changes you might want tomake, by investigation of your past experience and takinginto account your skills, wishes and dreams.

RSM-MENTORME

This is an online platform that connects students toalumni through meaningful mentorship programmes. Bysharing your experiences, you will foster a stronger bondbetween generations while enjoying a different mindsetand perspective. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.

OPTIONAL INTERNSHIPThe RSM MBA includes an optional internship.In conversation with your career coach, you will decidewhether you wish to pursue an internship. You can securean internship in the industry you prefer through networkingwith alumni, through the MBA internship database and/orthrough some of the formal internship agreements withcorporate partners.

CAREERS

LOGISTICS

MISMARKETING/SALES

MANAGEMENT

FINANCE/A

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CONS

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OTHER OPERATIONS

GENERAL

HR

MBA CAREER PLACEMENTS

23%

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28%

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ALUMNI

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35 worldwide alumni chapters

28,000 worldwide alumni

RSM Alumni are active in more than 100 countries

ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP COMESWITH GLOBAL BENEFITSAfter graduation you join RSM’s MBA alumni communityand your contacts will span continents, generations andindustries. Your network can generate social and businessopportunities with international and talented peersthroughout your career.

ALUMNI MENTORINGThe MBA Mentor Programme involves around 100 alumniwho have put themselves forward to mentor our currentfull-time MBA students. The formal relationship betweenstudent and alumni will officially last for a year but deliversvalue and connection for a lifetime. Alumni taking partshare their knowledge of corporate culture and giveuseful insights into their industries or functional areas.Not least, the mentor-mentee relationship can help studentsbreak into new job functions and aid career advancement,especially as the employment market has becomeincreasingly competitive.

ALUMNI AFFINITY GROUPS Alumni Affinity Groups are industry-specific groupsthat bring together RSM alumni who share the sameprofessional sphere. A professor from the relevant RSMDepartment helps anchor each Affinity Group’s activitiesin the latest research, while the impetus for organisingnetworking and other events comes from the AffinityGroup members themselves.

HOW CAN I KEEP IN TOUCH

with RSM?

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ROTTERDAM: THE HEART OF A TRADING NATIONRotterdam has been a hub of European trade and commercefor over 400 years. So it is no surprise that the Netherlandsfounded the world’s first multinational company, the DutchEast-India Trading Company or VOC. Rotterdam’s historyand its position as the ‘gateway to Europe’ makes it an ideallocation for the study of international business.

ROTTERDAM: CENTRE FOR GLOBAL COMMERCEToday, the Netherlands is amongst the world’s top tenexporters and amongst the top four in the European Union.Within reach of all the continent’s largest and most profitablemarkets, the Netherlands is a nation of inter nationalentrepreneurs and business people. Multinationals head -quartered here include Philips, Shell, Unilever and ASMLas well as financial institutions like ING Group, Rabobankand ABN AMRO.

ROTTERDAM IS A MODERN CITY AND HOME TO EUROPE’S LARGEST COMMERCIAL

PORT, MAKING IT THE MOST POWERFUL SUPPLY CHAIN CENTRE IN EUROPE.

ROTTERDAM

Rotterdam

London

Paris

Madrid

Rome

Berlin

ROTTERDAM: EXCITING PLACE TO LIVERotterdam is not just an exciting place to live: it is one ofthe world’s most diverse cities. 174 nationalities live andwork side by side in this modern metropolis, bringingwith them all the benefits of a truly multicultural society,from restaurants and ethnic food stores to festivals andevents. Rotterdam is famous for its music, architecture,cinema, dance and theatre. Each year, the city hosts theInternational Film Festival, North Sea Jazz festival andthe exuberant Caribbean Summer Carnival.

ROTTERDAM: GATEWAY TO EUROPEExploring Europe is easy. Capital cities such as London,Paris, and Brussels are just a short train ride fromRotterdam. Amsterdam, known for its vibrant nightlife,is also just a short distance from RSM’s campus andthe train connections are active 24 hours a day.

Rotterdam is in Top 10Cities 'Best places to be in 2014' by The Rough Guide

Largest port in Europe, 4thlargest port worldwide 2nd largest city in the Netherlands

8th largest exporter of goods in the world 175 nationalities, one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands

Entrepreneurial city, New York Times places Rotterdam 10thin the top 52 places to visit in 2014

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AT RSM, YOU WILL FIND THE TALENTED AND AMBITIOUS INDIVIDUALS GATHERED TOGETHER TO THINK IN

INNOVATIVE WAYS AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY IN A CO-OPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE WAY.

STUDENT LIFE

SOCIAL EVENTSSocial activities and sports events are a major partof the MBA class bonding experience. Some annualevents may include the Amsterdam King’s Day celebration;a trip to the international Keukenhof flower festival;participation in the MBA Olympics in Paris; MBA SailingRegatta; Rotterdam Marathon; International Food Festival;Chinese New Year; Diwali celebration and TEDxRSM.

UNIVERSITY FACILITIESOur MBAs also enjoy being part of a much largeruniversity and campus with its additional facilitiesand services. You will have access to a large sportscentre with open-air tennis courts, squash courtand an impres sive cardio centre plus shops, cafes, bars,restaurants and extracurricular activities including languagecourses, dance classes, guitar lessons and cultural tours.

SUPPORTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILYHaving a family is no barrier to studying at RSM.The Netherlands is a safe and welcoming multiculturalcountry for students with families and with its 86%English-speaking population an easy place to fit in.There are excellent international schools in theRotterdam area so your children’s education isuninterrupted, plus a wide range of internationalclubs and groups providing social support for partners.

STUDENT CLUBSThe RSM MBA programme has a highly activestudent association which includes over a dozenclubs and associations as well as a charity foundation. Some of the most active groups include: strategyand consulting club; finance and investment club;marketing and communications club; women inmanagement club; sustainability club; diversity club;the sports club and the International Culture and SocialClub. These groups promote the culture and spirit ofRSM, provide opportunities for networking and learningfrom externals through activities like speaker panels,company visits and competitions and generallycontribute to the high quality of student life at RSM.

HOW WILL I FIT INTO

life in the Netherlands?

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INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

RANKINGSRSM is among the top tier of business schools with more than40 years experience in business and management education.It ranks consistently as a reputable institution in many of the globalMBA rankings, reflecting the high regard for its full portfolio of MBAprogramme offerings by institutions such as The Financial Times,Business Week and Beyond Grey Pinstripes.

ACCREDITATIONRSM is one of the 1% of business schools worldwide accreditedby all three international, independent accreditation committees:the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International(AACSB International), European Foundation for ManagementDevelopment (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), aswell as regional accreditation bodies.

RESEARCHRSM is also home to one of Europe’s top three business researchfacilities, Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), aswell as a world leader in research and teaching on sustainability.ERIM is one of the world’s largest and most-cited business schoolfaculties with 350 researchers creating new knowledge in tenspecialised research centres and initiatives. With a faculty includingsome of the world’s most eminent business and management experts,ERIM guarantees a world-class academic foundation for RSM’sMBA programmes.

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (PLD)Designed and developed by leading academics and professionalcoaches the PLD programme focusses exclusively on developingdeeper self-knowledge so you can leverage your strengths as a leader.

LEADERSHIP

ON SUSTAI NA BILITY– EUROPEBUSINESS WEEK

ON FACULTYRESEARCH –BEYOND GREYPINSTRIPES

IN EUROPE –FINANCIAL TIMES

ON DIVERSITY –BUSINESS WEEK

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“The essence of strategic thinking is not just to be forward-looking. It is the

ability to look around corners and anticipate the unexpected. My idea of the

perfect MBA strategy class is one in which all world views are challenged,

and in which new ones are developed and probed on the fly. So, buckle up,

and join me for the ride!”

Pursey Heugens, Professor of Organisation Theory and Chair of the

Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, RSM

“The core idea behind my course Comparative Corporate Governance

and Enterprise Organisation is that each organisational form faces its own

specific corporate governance challenges, and that these challenges require

equally specific corporate governance practices to be met succes fully. In our

MBA programme, this theoretical premise is infused with practical value

through the experience and diverse back ground of the students, which enables

a quality of discussion that is as rewarding to me as it is to the students.”

Hans van Oosterhout, Professor of Corporate Governance and Responsibility, RSM

“A key gap in management knowledge is developing sustainability strategies

and implementing them. At RSM, we study how companies can develop and

implement strategies, and be part of the solution to climate change. Students

have to learn about the bottom line, but they also learn about ecology, appreciation

of natural environments, and how companies use natural resources.”

Gail Whiteman, Associate Professor, Director of the Sustainability and

Climate Research Centre, RSM

“For me, leadership is about developing a clear vision of our strategy

and communicating it to stakeholders. As Dean of RSM, I want to step up the

pace at which we nurture our alumni and corporate relations. I am committed

to ensuring that our research is a source of impactful knowledge and education

that addresses specific managerial challenges. This means leading by example

and using the principles of servant leadership, rallying support throughout the

school, as well as in spi ring and motivating people so that we are able to execute

the strategy.”

Steef van de Velde, Dean, RSM

“Leadership is currently a much used word. At RSM our goal is to clarify what true

leadership is and assist our participants in developing themselves as successful

and strong leaders for the future global economy. We focus on inspirational and

motivational skills so that they learn how to effectively lead others, give them the

opportunity to experience being comfortable with being uncomfortable in

challenging situations.”

Dianne Bevelander, Associate Dean MBA Programmes, RSM

“In an increasingly interconnected world, variety and diversity are growing

exponentially and so are differences in views and interests. This growth creates

both threats and opportunities for all future leaders. Leadership in this new

era will focus less on function and process and more on inspiring people

to bring the best of their diversity together to create results that are valuable.

The impact of these leaders will be an evolutionary leap in the way companies

do business.”

Jaap Spronk, Academic Dean MBA Programmes, RSM

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP

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WITH DIVERSITY AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE

DO, RSM SELECTS THE BEST FACULTY MEMBERS FROM

INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANISATIONS WORLDWIDE.

THEY ARE DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH OUR DIVERSE

AND DYNAMIC MBA STUDENTS AND CLEARLY ENJOY

THE EXPERIENCE.

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ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS

HOW TO APPLYApplications for the programme starting in January2015 should be received by 3 November 2014. RSMhas a rolling admissions process. Applicants can applythroughout the year and decisions are made year round. For more information on documentation, forms fordownloading or our online application process, pleasevisit our website www.rsm.nl/mbaapplication.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?To be eligible for the MBA programme you must beable to demonstrate:

Professional achievements and goals: ua minimum of three years post-graduate workexperience and clear professional targets thatyou have set for yourself. Academic excellence: ua university degree or equivalent, togetherwith a recent GMAT / GRE report*.

An international outlook: uthe ability to interact and work with people fromsignificantly diverse cultures and backgrounds.English proficiency: ustrong knowledge of English. If English is not yourfirst language, a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score maybe required to support your application. Personal qualities: uleadership potential, strong communication skills,drive, maturity, creativity, adaptability, independenceand self-confidence.

TUITION FEES The cost of tuition for the International Full-timeMBA Programme starting in 2015 is ¤ 44,000.

LIVING COSTSThe monthly living costs for a single student living inRotterdam on a full-time basis have been estimated at¤ 1,500. This includes books, housing, living costs andhealth insurance***. Living costs are higher if you areaccompanied by your partner and / or children. 

HELPING YOU RELOCATEAt RSM we aim to make your move to the Netherlandsas smooth as possible, even down to picking you upat the airport and finding the right accommodation foryou and your family through the RSM Housing Office.

Our Registrar’s Office is here to support you inyour entry visa and student residence permit onarrival (if applicable).

DATE PAYMENT AMOUNT

Registration Deadline Registration Deposit ¤ 5,000**

12 December 2014 1st instalment ¤ 19,500

29 April 2015 2nd instalment       ¤ 19,500

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* For more information on the GMAT, visit www.mba.com/mba/thegmat GMAT school code: QK8-CX-30. For more information on the GRE, visit www.ets.org/gre GRE school code: 0798 The GMAT / GRE can be waived for PhD graduates

** Please note: An initial non-refundable deposit of ¤ 5,000 is required to secure your place on theprogramme. This is due on your registration deadline date as stated in your offer letter.

*** Please note that RSM requires valid health insurance for the entire duration of the programme.Proof of insurance will be required upon arrival. Local insurance options are available.

HOW DO I APPLY, AND WHAT IS

my investment?

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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AIDEach year candidates from across the globe whohave demonstrated leadership potential may be awardedscholarships to attend RSM’s International Full-time MBAProgramme. Please note that admissions decisions are notaffected by scholarship applications. There is also a rangeof financial aid possibilities to help you fund your MBA.

For further information please visitwww.rsm.nl/financialaid

“I am extremely proud and pleased to be a recipient

of RSM MBA Central & Eastern European Regional

scholarship. Not only because it is always nice to

receive a monetary stimulus and it will make

financing of my RSM MBA easier, I perceive it more as

recognition of my career to date and a motivation to

contribute as much as possible to the MBA class.”

Savo Lovsin, Slovenian, MBA’14

COME AND MEET US

Please do not hesitate to contactus if you have any questions.

Tel. +31 10 408 9628Fax +31 10 452 9509

E-mail bscheenaard@rsm.nl

IN YOUR CITYRSM attends major fairs and business school informationsessions around the world and has active alumni in your areawho would be happy to discuss the programme.

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IN ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM AND TAIPEIWe invite you to sign up for a campus visit to our businessschool and meet us in Rotterdam. You can also schedule ameeting with one of the RSM MBA representatives at ourAmsterdam or Taipei office!

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WE HOPE WE HAVE GIVEN YOU A FEEL FOR ALL THAT IS RSM IN THIS BROCHURE.

HOWEVER THE BEST WAY TO ASSESS WHETHER OUR PROGRAMME OR BUSINESS

SCHOOL FITS YOUR NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES IS BY SPEAKING TO US.

AT A CV ASSESSMENTSign up for a CV assessment and our MBA Admissions Staffwill be happy to assess your profile and eligibility to applyto the International Full-time MBA Programme.

WWW.RSM.NL/MBACVASSESSMENT

OR CONNECT WITH US ONLINE!

SKYPE: bart.rsm

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“RSM caught my attention because of its sustainability focus

and diversity. We all learn from the diversity, but it also gives

us the biggest challenge, especially in our group work. But

that’s good, because it’s only through challenges that we

grow and maximise our learning. RSM offers not just cultural

diversity, but also a variety and breadth in career backgrounds

and nationalities. That for me was a big draw card.”

Sean McKenna, South African / Irish,

MBA’14

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E-mail: bscheenaard@rsm.nl

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MBA’14

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THE DUAL DEGREE OPTION!DISCOVER

MBA/Masters inFinancial ManagementDual Degree option

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MBA / MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE

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THE DUAL DEGREE OPTION!DISCOVER

THE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME

The Dual Degree combines the International Full-time MBA

and Masters in Financial Management (MFM) Programme for

those of you that really need to excel in your career in Finance.

The Dual Degree will grant you access to a wealth of corporate

partners, a solid international academic education in general

management and a profound insight into finance on a

managerial level. Furthermore it will provide an empirical

background complemented by practical reasoning. This revo -

lutionary programme will provide you with our accredited MBA

degree and a post-graduate MSc in Financial Management.

“All managers want to create value. RSM’s Dual Degree programme is designedto build a solid foundation of understandingall levels of business, followed by intensivefinancial knowledge and a broad perspectiveon financial cases. Although the path is quite

challenging and intense, the faculty has an infectious energythat helps me outdo myself every day. Dual Degree is forfinance professionals and for those who want exposure tofinancial markets. As an engineer, it is an incredibleopportunity to diversify myself in RSM’s inspiring andchallenging environment.”

Ceylin Ozcan, Turkish MBA / Masters in Financial Management Dual Degree ’14

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MBA term 2 curriculum

MBA term 1 curriculum

LivingManagement ConsultingProject

Study Tour FinancialMarkets Theory &Portfolio

Management Principles ofComputationalFinance

PortfolioSimulationGame

MFM Electives

RiskManagement

Fixed Income& AssetAllocation

FinancialEconometrics& EmpiricalFinance

CURRICULUM

During the first two terms the Dual Degree you will follow all

required courses in the Full-time MBA Programme as well as

two extra courses. The third and fourth terms will be devoted to

MFM courses in finance, after which the fifth term is devoted to

a thesis (internship being optional). A specialised inter national

financial study tour will also be part of the Dual Degree.

Graduation day is the same as for the Full-time MBA Programme.

Some of the courses in the Dual Degree include: Principles

of Finance; Financial Accounting & Analysis; Financial

Management; Computational Finance; Fixed Income &

Asset Allocation; Financial Markets Theory & Portfolio

Management; Financial Econometrics & Empirical Finance;

Risk Management. Please see the curriculum overview

for when courses take place.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS

The application procedure and admission requirements for

the Dual Degree are the same as for the International Full-time

MBA except for the GMAT requirement where a minimum

score of 600 and above (or GRE equivalent) is mandatory.

TUITION FEES

The cost of tuition for the International Full-time MBA

Programme starting in 2015 is ¤ 44,000. An additional cost

of ¤ 12,000 will be charged for the Dual Degree Programme.

DATE PAYMENT AMOUNT

Registration Deadline Registration Deposit ¤ 5,000 *

12 December 2014 1st instalment ¤ 23,000

29 April 2015 2nd instalment ¤ 28,000

* Please note: An initial non-refundable deposit of ¤ 5,000 is required to secure your place on

the programme. This is due on your registration deadline date as stated in your offer letter.

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Rotterdam School of ManagementErasmus University

MBA / Masters in Financial Management Dual Degree

J Building / MBA Admissions Office

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

3062 PA Rotterdam

The Netherlands

Tel.: + 31 10 408 9628

Fax: + 31 10 452 9509

E-mail: bscheenaard@rsm.nl

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Fax: + 31 10 452 9509

E-mail: bscheenaard@rsm.nl

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