Overview MSc Programmes 2014-2015 at RSM

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MASTERS PROGRAMMES 2014 - 2015

The business school that thinksand lives in the future

ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

ERASMUS UNIVERSITY


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Welcome to RSM 3

Multiple reasons to choose RSM 4

Inspiring RSM alumni 6

Introducing our Master Programmes 8

MSc in International Management / CEMS 10

MScBA Master in Management 16

MScBA Accounting & Financial Management 18

MSc in Business Information Management 20

MSc in Chinese Economy & Business 21MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing 22

MSc in Finance & Investments 23

MSc in Global Business & Stakeholder Management 24

MSc in Human Resource Management 26

MSc in Management of Innovation 27

MSc in Marketing Management 28

MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting 29

MSc in Strategic Management 30

MSc in Supply Chain Management 31

ERIM Master of Philosophy in Business Research 32

Opportunities 34Advancing your career 35

Life in Rotterdam and at RSM 37

Practical information 41

Meet us! 45

RSM Programme portfolio 46

Cover image:

Victor Naar (Finance & Investments),

Manissa Gunadi (Marketing Management),

Laura Cramer (Finance & Investments)

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 of his

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

referred to today as the First European and

serves as the inspiration for RSMs focus on

thought-leadership in business.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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A TRULY

INTERNATIONAL

INSIGHT INTO

BUSINESS AND

MANAGEMENT

At RSM, we define leadership as the ability to be a leader of people and ideas, a philosophy that is reflected in each of our

master programmes. Driven by state-of-the-art research, each programme combines a stimulating intellectual environment

with the opportunity to gain experiences in situations very similar to those you will encounter in the 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 group projects 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 willhave an internationally-esteemed qualification, and willjoin a network of morethan 28,000 RSMalumni.

Each programme is internationally oriented, taught in English, and meets the structure for bachelor and master degrees

introduced by 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 from students and alumni. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information to help

convince you to make RSM your choice.

Steef van de Velde

Dean of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

WELCOME TO RSM


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ROTTERDAM

a gateway to Europe

the biggest port in Europe

a business-minded city

a cosmopolitan city

located in the bustling Randstad with

a population of more than 7.1 million

RSM IS THE PROUD OWNER OF

Triple crown accreditation and

a consistent ranking amongst

Europes top 10 business schools

BUT RSM IS ALSO

Partnered with business

Our strong bond with business is a rich source of advice, guidance and mutual

support for teaching, research and recruitment.

An active member of international networks

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

RSM also engages in partnerships with 100+ top business schools all over the world

to create exchange opportunities and double degrees.

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 7,519

students; a high proportion of MSc students and teachers are internationals.

The hub of a 28,000-strong international alumni network

RSMs alumni network is active with mentoring, affinity groups, local chapters, social

events and networking in more than 100 countries around the world.

The business school that thinks and lives in the future

Our forward-looking I WILL initiative encourages students to think ahead about

themselves and about the world. www.IWILL.rsm.nl

Part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, with 100 years of heritage

The university which now has more than 22,000 students began in 1913 as the

Netherlands School of Commerce, and is internationally recognised for education

and research in four areas of expertise; health, wealth, governance, and culture.

MULTIPLE REASONS TO CHOOSE RSM

AVERAGE GMAT SCORE 655

AVERAGE AGE 24

57 NATIONALITIES

31% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS434 FACULTY & SUPPORT STAFF

14 INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED

MSc PROGRAMMES

28.000 ALUMNI WORLDWIDE

43 % INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

ENVB 35

FI 285

MiM 54

GBSM 38

HRM 32

IM / CEMS 59

MI 40

MM 162

0CC 31

SM 175

CHEB 28

BIM 103

SCM 130

AFM 131

STUDENTSPER

MASTER

PROGRAMME

MSc FACTS


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Laura Repko

Analyst Investment Banking,

Goldman Sachs

Amber Sukawati

Consultant Strategy &

Transformation, IBM

Erik Jan van Vuuren

Product Manager Public Cloud,

Microsoft

Thao Nguyen

Financial Solutions Manager,

Cisco, USA

Robert Zuidgeest

Digital & CRM Manager,

The Walt Disney company

Stefanie Tzioti

Senior Portfolio Development Manager,

Coca-Cola Enterprises Nederland

Cornelis Eldering

Technology Transfer Officer,

European Space Agency

Wassila Hachchi

Member of the House of Representatives

of the Dutch Parliament

Manon van Paaschen

CSR & Sustainability researcher,

Fairfood International

Ellen Hendrix

Sr. Communicatie & Campagne Manager,

World Wildlife Fund

Jurrian ten Hove

Global Digital Campaigner,

Oxfam

EXAMPLES OF MIDDLE MANAGEMENT / STARTERS

EXAMPLES OF GOVERNMENTAL CAREERS AND NGOS

EXAMPLESOF

BUSINESS CAREERS

Marc van Rooijen

Director, McKinsey

Feike Sijbesma

CEO, DSM

Bart Becht

Outgoing CEO, Reckitt BenckiserFrank Erkelen

President, Vopak EMEA

Tim van Wingerden

Global Customer Development Director,

Unilever Food Solutions

Peter van Driel

VP Investor Relations, Royal Dutch Shell plc

Radboud Breukers

VP Corporate Treasury, ASML

Jessica Laan

Global Area Strategist Online, Sony

Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Steijn Pelle

CEO & Co-founder, Pelliano


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INTRODUCING

OUR MASTERPROGRAMMES

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:


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TWELVE ONE-YEAR MSc PROGRAMMES

Accounting & Financial

Management

Business Information

Management

Chinese Economy &

Business

Entrepreneurship & New

Business Venturing

Finance & Investments

Global Business

& Stakeholder Management

Human Resource

Management

Management of Innovation

Marketing Management

Organisational Change

& Consulting

Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management

MASTER IN MANAGEMENT

The 16-month Master in

Management programme is

specifically designed for

non-business bachelor

graduates who want to broaden

their horizons.

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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

28 international business schools and over 70 corporate partners.

Admission is highly selective and restricted to top students

aspiring to top international jobs. 10

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SEE PAGE 16 SEE PAGE 32

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY

IN BUSINESS RESEARCH

The 24-month research master

programme for those aspiring

to a PhD degree and an

academic career.


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MSc IN INTERNATIONAL

MANAGEMENT /CEMS

IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGEAS

YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEPS IN YOUR INTERNATIONAL

CAREERIN BUSINESS OR MANAGEMENT, THEN THIS IS ONE

OF THE BEST MASTER PROGRAMMES YOU CAN FOLLOW.

18-MONTH

PROGRAMME


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Our reputation is not only for business education, but also for our research institute

ERIM, one of the worlds largest and most-cited business school faculties. It ranks

amongst the top three research institutes in Europe.

RSMs impressive and attractive academic credentials, its focus on the practical aspect

of business education and the tough selection process ensure youll join a highly-

motivated and talented class and undertake a demanding international programme.

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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 because of its high-quality international

teaching and superb networking prospects. You can choose to specialise through careful

choice 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 which cannot be equalled in terms of

the reputations of its members: 28 world-class academic institutions collaborate with

more than 70 corporate partners and four NGOs to offer international students a unique

blend of high-quality education and professional experience. The Financial Times 2012

ranking places CEMS third in the world amongst the top masters programmes in

management.

This joint degree programme is for bright and socially competent students who meet

strict selection criteria. Candidates already know that RSM is where theyll find a solid

business education. Its ranked seventh in the top 10 schools in Europe in the Financial

Times 2011 meta-ranking and its MBA programme appears in the European top 15.

RSMs home is in Rotterdam, a business-orientated city and the largest international

port in Europe, embedded in a nation with a rich history of trading.

AN ACCELERATED START TO YOUR

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CAREER

THE IM / CEMS DIFFERENCE

The IM / CEMS at RSM is distinguished by its intensive education and relatively

small class sizes, encouraging students and staff to connect the curriculum to

a broad social context. In IM / CEMS, the intertwining of education and extra-

curricular activities facilitates the achievement of targets, according to NVAO

(the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders), which has

rewarded the IM / CEMS programme with special recognition for this aspect of

the programme.


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KEY FACTORS

DURING THE PROGRAMME YOU WILL:

STUDY FOR TWO DEGREES IN ONE

IN AN INTERNATIONAL CITY AT THE

COMMERCIAL HEART OF EUROPE

GAIN A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF

MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONALCOMPANIES

EXPERIENCE REAL BUSINESS PROJECTS

AND INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

TRAIN FOR GENERAL AND SPECIALISED

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

TAKE PART IN AN INTERNATIONAL

STUDY EXCHANGE

BECOME PROFICIENT IN SEVERAL

LANGUAGES


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The CEMS network is a co-operation of 28 partner

schools including the London School of Economics

(LSE), UK; HEC Paris, France; ESADE, Barcelona,

Spain; and the Richard Ivey School of Business

Ontario, Canada. Corporate Partners include

companiessuch as Adidas, ATKearney, BNPParibas,

LOral, ING Group, Nokia, Procter & Gamble and

Shell. Social partners include Care International,

Fairtrade International, United Nations Alliance of

Civilizations and Transparency International.

Only the best management students from around the

world are accepted into this programme. Applicants

undergo a competitive selection procedure.

The following admission criteria apply:

A research university bachelors degree

in business administration containing

qualitative and quantitative research methods

and statistics

GMAT minimum 600

GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the

Dutch education system (above average)

IELTS minimum 6.5 on all sub-scores and

a minimum overall score of 7.0 OR TOEFL iBT

minimum 22 on all sub-scores and a minimum

overall score of 101

Proof of proficiency in two other languages.

Check the RSM website for the exact language

requirements.

More specific information about our admission

requirements can be found on page 42 and

at www.rsm.nl/masteradmissions

WHO QUALIFIES?THE CEMS NETWORK

WHAT ARE YOUR PROSPECTS?

A survey of RSMs latest graduating cohort (2012) shows that three months after

graduation, 91% of IM / 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%

of them started their careers working for one of CEMS corporate partner companies.

If you have ambitions for an international career, the international focus of this programme

speaks for itself. RSM IM / CEMS graduates live and work in 10 different countries; 90% of

them speak three or more languages at a high level. This international aptitude gives our

graduates great flexibility to use their skills wherever there is demand: more than 50%

of IM / CEMS graduates chose to work outside of their home country, and more than 70%

interact with at least three different nationalities every day. Typically, IM / CEMS graduates

work in management consulting, consumer goods, or the financial or energy sector.

The survey indicates that our graduates are highly satisfied with the early career success

they achieve after graduating from the IM / CEMS programme. More than half consider

themselves in the top 5% salary bracket for their age group.


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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.

Thisincludes lectures fromprominent

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, and this allowedme to collaborate with students who had more than four

years of commercial work experience. The IM / CEMS

programme was 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, current IM /CEMS student

CEMS Global Student Board Representative

Twitter account: https://twitter.com/kareem_chin

Linkedin account: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemchin

American Security Project account:

http://americansecurityproject.org/about/staff/kareem-chin

THE CEMS SPIRIT

CEMS students andalumni aroundthe

world share a sense of curiosity, ambition,

awareness and passion for international

experiences. They have a broad world

view thatis accepting of cross-cultural

differences, and accept corporate social

responsibility and sustainability as

important values. They call thiscommunity feeling the CEMS spirit.

After graduation, lifelong membership of

the CEMS Alumni Association offers you

a rich resource of information, 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 International Management /CEMSprogramme has been the

ultimate preparation for my

international career in marketing.

The multicultural group work and

semester at ESADE Business

School have taught me how to

create synergies in an international environment. I was

introduced to the idea of responsible leadership through

my CEMS Club presidency, the skill seminars and the

international internship. And finally, winning the Henkel

Innovation Challenge with two other CEMSies was how

I got to know my current employer. I started my career atHenkel Belgium as a junior brand manager for laundry

products. Within two years I was offered my dream

position within the international marketing unit, being

responsible for several emerging markets.

Im still reaping the fruits of my CEMS-MIM studies

now that I am working at the Henkel headquarters in

Dusseldorf in a highly international environment.

Marin Schuermann, IM /CEMS graduate 2010

Manager International Marketing, Henkel Dusseldorf


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BlockSeminar(3 ECTS)

International Strategy(7,5ECTS)

Global Supply ChainManagement (7,5 ECTS)

Language assessment

MultinationalFinancial Management(7,5 ECTS)

Free Elective

ManagementChallenges ininternationalOrganizations(7,5 ECTS) Free

ElectiveFreeElective

International Business Project (15 ECTS)

ClimateChange(6 ECTS)

GlobalMarketing(7,5 ECTS) International

InternshipResearch Clinic(5 ECTS)

Master Thesis(20 ECTS)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

2 days skill seminar2 days MBC skill seminar

keep to a general track for a broader training in all functions of business to prepare

for a career in higher management. If you did not go abroad in the first semester,

then you spend the second semester at a CEMS partner university.

Most students plan their 10-week internship during the summer break, and this

is where you really start to gather international experience in a country with which

you are relatively unfamiliar. This is your opportunity to begin building your

international and professional network. The third and final semester is tailored

to help you produce your master thesis, considered to be the culmination of theIM / CEMS programme. It begins with a research clinic in international management,

followed by academic exploration and development leading to your thesis.

WWW.RSM.NL/CEMS WWW.CEMS.ORG

IM / CEMS students spend either the first or second semester at a CEMS partner

university. All partner universities share the same curriculum structure and course

design. A CEMS club at each university helps students to find an active social life,

and promotes the CEMS community spirit.

An intensive one-week block seminar starts the first semester of the IM / CEMS

programme. You take core courses covering the foundation of international

management topics, followed by one or two elective courses. Some students

spend the first semester studying at their exchange destination.

The second semester allows more in-depth theoretical specialisation while studying

and 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

CURRICULUM

Free Elective


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MScBA MASTER IN MANAGEMENT

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The 16-month Master in Management track of the MSc in

Business Administration provides you with unique career

possibilities. Aimed at bachelor graduates from non-business

disciplines, such as law, arts, economics or engineering, it

provides you with in-depth knowledge of key domains in

business administration, their application to real-world

problems and the development of your managerial skills.

You will make a good head start in the job market, in whichbusiness and management skills are increasingly in demand

in every profession and in every industry.

KEY FEATURES

During the programme you will:

learn and integrate all aspects of business administration

in one programme;

interact with students of multidisciplinary

and international backgrounds;

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.

EXTEND YOUR PROGRAMME

You have the opportunity to extend your programme to

two years with an internship, an international exchangeor following MSc electives. These options allow you to tailor

the programme to your needs and career ambitions.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Choosing the MScBA Master in Management is a significant

commitment as it is a very intensive programme, but you

can be sure it will deliver an outstanding return on your

investment. Career preparation is part of the programme

and RSM hosts many different recruitment events.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Master in Management track of the MSc

in Business Administration is a 90 ECTSprogramme. It consists of 60 ECTS towardsthe degree and 30 ECTS as foundation. Thisfoundation exists to prepare non-businessbachelors for master-level business courses.

The 30 ECTS are woven into the curriculumand generally consist of the first part of acourse. No exemptions from this foundationcan be given.

WWW.RSM.NL/MIM

ADMISSION CRITERIA


containing qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods and statistics;

GMAT minimum of 600;

GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the Dutch

education system (above average);

IELTS minimum 6.5 on all sub-scores OR

TOEFL iBT minimum 22 on all sub-scores

and a minimum overall score of 91.

The real reason I chose this programme, in addition to RSMs high position in global ratings and good

reputation, was the promise of a challenging programme with highly motivated students, as witnessed

by the programmes demanding entry requirements. We got a view on all areas of business

administration, varying from international strategy to marketing management and from corporate

finance to human resource management.

Frans Kortekaas, graduate 2012, Business Analyst at Deloitte Consulting

MANAGEMENT FOR NON-BUSINESS BACHELORS


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Kickoff&Teamb

uilding

Entrepreneurialchallenge

First semester: 29 ECTS

Corporate governance

Strategic management and renewal

Marketing

Accounting

International business strategy

Organizational behaviour

Research methods

Business&society

Reputational

challenge

Managerialdecision

making&negotiation

Second semester: 37 ECTS

Corporate finance

Innovation and market orientation

Human resource management

Management science

Operations and supply chainmanagement

Information strategy

Third semester: 24 ECTS

Your future career

Thesis

Researchclinic&

thesisproposal

Consultancy project


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MScBA ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Financial information functions as the nervous system of

all economic organisations and markets, helping managers

and investors to make economically sound decisions.

Specialists trained in accounting and financial management

understand what financial information managers and

investors need, how such information is used, and how

it can be securely gathered and distributed throughout

the organisation and to the outside world.

RSMs Master in Accounting & Financial Management

prepares you to be such a specialist. You will learn:

to prepare and analyse financial information and

performance indicators to make decisions about

new business opportunities, equity investments,

and mergers and acquisitions among others;

to understand how financial and non-financial

performance indicators help in motivating managers

and evaluating their past decisions;

to develop information systems and controls, and perform

audits that help to ensure the reliability of financial and

non-financial information;

to understandand apply theinternational regulations and

guidelines thatgovern accountingand financialmanagement.

KEY FEATURES

During the programme you will be:

taught by internationally-recognised faculty who

are active in academic research and have strong

ties to the corporate world;

exposed to practical applications and real-life cases

through projects and renowned guest lecturers;

benefit from clear alignment between the programmescontents and the demands of the corporate world;

choose from specialised tracks (financial assurance,

financial management, or financial analysis and advisory)

to prepare for further accounting qualifications such as

CPA, ACA, RA or RC;

prepare for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

exam while studying for your MScBA degree, as part of

the unique partnership between RSM and the Institute

of Management Accountants (IMA).

CAREER PROSPECTS

RSMs MScBA in Accounting & Financial Management is a

great start to becoming Chief Financial Officer, Senior Audit

Partner or Senior Financial Advisor.

PROGRAMME AT-A-GLANCE

Core courses (22 ECTS)

Financial decision making;

International financial reporting;

Management control;

Financial analysis and valuation.

Electives (18 ECTS)

Accounting information systems;

Assurance services;

Taxation;

International finance and control;

Advanced financial statement analysis;

Mergers & acquisitions implementation.

Thesis (20 ECTS)

Research methodology & master thesis.

WWW.RSM.NL/AFM

ADMISSION CRITERIA


containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS

in qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced coursesin business administration and accounting& finance methods and tools;

GMAT minimum 600;

GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in the

Dutch education system (above average);




SPECIALISING IN INSIGHTFUL FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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Before coming to RSM, I had already

worked as a management consultant in

Germany. I chose the controlling track

of the accounting master to deepen my

knowledge in the two core concepts of

management: Finance and Accounting.

Having worked already, I had to adapt

to the academic teaching approach at RSM. Now, however,

I very much appreciate it as it provided me with yet another

way of tackling problems. The classes in the accounting

master are of a perfect size and the quality of teaching is

high. What I value most about the programme is the

possibility to choose an elective from outside your

own specialisation. It gives you the possibility to apply your

learning in a different field and to think outside the box.

Sascha Treppte, graduated in 2011, Consultant, Roland

Berger Strategy Consultants


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MSc IN BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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This master programme sits at the intersection of business

and IT and is the ideal platform from which to launch an

international career. The MSc in Business Information

Management focuses on the management of information as

a strategic resource for improving overall business

performance.

You will investigate the business side of informationmanagement to gain a thorough understanding of the

strategic value of information and its potential for unlocking

IT innovations. The multidisciplinary approach takes into

account different managerial disciplines such as strategy,

human resources, operational management, marketing,

and finance, and gives you a broader background than

information management alone.

You do not need computer programming skills to join

the MSc in Business Information Management.

KEY FEATURES

During the programme you will be:

inspired by courses focusing on the business side of

information management;

given a thorough understanding of the strategic value

of information;

shown an insight into next-generation business models so

you can make well-founded decisions to develop them;gain a real-world experience through interactive

learning and international experiences, with company

internships and study clubs.

CAREER PROSPECTS

RSMs MSc in Business Information Management provides

the business framework for the world of IT and is a promising

stepping-stone to a career as information manager, business

consultant, business analyst or chief information officer with

national and international companies.



Information strategy;

Designing business applications;

Business architecture and consultancy;

Managing knowledge and information.

Electives (18 ECTS)

New media and business;

The future of work;

Smart business networks;

Next generation business applications;

Business analytics & big data;

Managing complex BIM projects;

Business research project.

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/BIM

ADMISSION CRITERIA


containing a minimum total of 60 ECTSin qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced courses

in business administration and informationmanagement;





TOEFL iBT minimum 22 on all sub-scoresand a minimum overall score of 91.

AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION

I decided to go for the MSc BIM programme because I am very interested in IT and how it reflects on

business. I would recommend BIM to people who are interested in IT, the effect of IT on business and

how IT can improve processes in business. It is an interesting master programme because it explores

all of the different aspects of IT in business.

Cathy Boers, Business Information Management graduate 2012, Junior Consultant at

Strategy on Demand


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Predicting China;

International business in China;

Chinese innovation & entrepreneurship;

China abroad.

Profile courses (20 ECTS)

Research methodology;

Strategic use of information technology in

Europe and China;

Chinese leadership & organisational

behaviour;

Legal systems in China.

Thesis (20 ECTS)

Master Thesis.

Courses are subject to change

WWW.RSM.NL/CHEB

ADMISSION CRITERIA

A research university bachelors degreecontaining a minimum total of 60 ECTSin qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced courses inbusiness strategy, marketing, organizational

theory & behavior, macroeconomics andfinancial management;


GPA equivalent to a 7 out of 10 in

the Dutch education system;



China is dominating the headlines as the worlds most

dynamic economy and the worlds largest recipient of

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). At the same time, Chinese

companies are heading to Europe to float their firms on

European stock exchanges and to buy European companies.

Theres a need for graduates who combine sound business

management skills with a thorough knowledge of Chinas

economy, business sector and culture. To meet thisincreasing demand, RSM, with input from the Chinese

Department at Leiden University, offers you a unique

MSc programme. An essential element of this MSc is the

development of an extensive partnership network of both

Western and Chinese firms in China. The mutual benefits

of this network will be substantial to both students and

companies.

KEY FEATURES

a diverse and international student body;

interaction with Chinese and Western business

leaders on and off campus;

expert teaching faculty from a top European

research institute;

a mix of educational formats: lectures, field work, case

studies,internships, group projectsand individual research;insights into the debates regarding China-Europe,

Eastern-Western economic and political issues, as well

as business practices are embedded in the programme.

CAREER PROSPECTS

You will gain excellent career prospects at international

companies or governmental bodies dealing with Asian or

Chinese firms or organisations, within China or elsewhere in

the world. You can work as an expert in strategic or human

resource management, marketing or business development,

finance or accounting, information system development, or

become an entrepreneur or researcher in this expanding market.

A NEW BUSINESS ERA DEMANDS NEW AREAS OF EXPERTISE

In the ChEB programme, I was able to commit myself 100% to my topic of interest, China, and deepen

my knowledge about its economy, customs and diversity. For likeminded students, this intense, engaging

programme has great value. The programme equipped me with the necessary background for my role at

KPMG China Practice, where I am involved in a ll China-related activities of the company. The ChEB

diploma gives its students a competitive edge in the labour market, where there are few specialists with

unique knowledge about China.

Romuald Czlonkowski, Chinese Economy & Business graduate 2012, Consultant at KPMG Advisory

MSc IN CHINESE ECONOMY & BUSINESS


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If youwant to start a business or make a difference working in

an entrepreneurial organisation, this is the programme to help

you do it. Entrepreneurial activities play an important crucial

role in society; here you will develop the knowledge and skills

to enable new businesses to succeed, and to start new ventures

in established companies. Internationally oriented and truly

interdisciplinary, the programme supports successful

entrepreneurship through skill-oriented education, the latestknowledge and expert coaching. You will exchange ideas with

renowned academics, experienced entrepreneurs and

investors, and test your ideas in interactive classes. You will

get a taste of life as an entrepreneur on and off campus.

KEY FEATURES


develop a set of entrepreneurial skills to capitalise on your

potential;

experience the entrepreneurial process in the real world;

learn from enthusiastic and international teaching faculty

in an academically rigorous and practice-based curriculum;

meet and work with entrepreneurs, investors and

entrepreneurial companies;

gain an advantage over other job candidates and

entrepreneurs by leaning from a combination of thinking

and doing.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Weprepareyou tobe effective in an entrepreneurialrolein any

dynamic environment. This could include starting your own

business or a job in a fast-growing entrepreneurial company.

Some students start their own ventures shortly after

graduation; others begin working for entrepreneurial small

firms, helping them to develop their business and expand

rapidly, or in large corporate organisations in knowledge-

intensive industries such as IT, consultancy, engineering,

venture capital or investment banking. They become

business developers, project leaders or change managers.



Opportunity creation;

Entrepreneurial strategies;

Start-up and growth;

Corporate entrepreneurship.

Electives (18 ECTS)

Getting things done with resources:

bootstrapping theory and practice;

Governance and strategic challenges

of family enterprises;

Starting your business;

Business development project;Corporate venturing;

Corporate venturing capital;

Learning from Silicon Valley.

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/ESHIP

ADMISSION CRITERIA

A research university bachelors degreecontaining a minimum total of 60 ECTSin qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced courses

in business strategy, organizational theory& behavior and finance & accounting;






The Entrepreneurship programme is at best half of the equation: it provides the tools, the support, and the

inspiration. But you have to be an effective thinker and make it happen for yourself. Speaking of inspiration,

the people in the Entrepreneurship master played a major role in my experience. There were people representing

a wide range of nationalities who brought both professional and personal variety to the programme. You could

say this programme is the difference between having a what if career and an Im doing it lifestyle.

Brittany Don, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing graduate 2013, co-founder of linguistadores.com

ENTREPRENEURS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DO IT

MSc IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW BUSINESS VENTURING


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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 & value creation;

Real estate finance and investments;

Innovations and financial markets;

M&A implementation;

Behavioural corporate finance;

Entrepreneurial finance & private equity;

Honours programme for selected students.

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/FI

ADMISSION CRITERIA

A research university bachelors degree con-

taining a minimum total of 60 ECTS inqualitative and quantitative research methods,statistics and advanced courses in businessadministration and financial methods & tools.

GMAT minimum 600;




TOEFL iBT minimum 22 on all sub-scores anda minimum overall score of 91.

The MSc in Finance & Investments deals with qualitative and

quantitative financial decision-making from a management

perspective. You will be provided with state-of-the-art

knowledge, insights and skills essential for a successful

career in a financial position.

Typical issues addressed in this field include:

How firms should be optimally financed;

How firms should make investment decisions;

The value drivers of stocks, bonds, real estate, futures

and options.

KEY FEATURES

research-driven, ensuring that youre learning according

to the latest theories and applications;

practice-based approach, achieved through individual and

group assignments of case studies and exercises, and

exposure to guest speakers from the financial industry;

the possibility to structure your curriculum to your own

interests through a large choice of electives.

RSM has been awarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Programme Partner Status by the CFA Institute. In this

programme, you have the unique opportunity to qualify

for an RSM degree and prepare for the Level I CFA exam

at the same time.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The success of our graduates speaks for itself. They work ina wide variety of companiesranging fromfinancialinstitutions

suchas investment andmerchant banks, insurers, andpension

funds. You can also have a government career, or operate in

multinational companies.

A MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING

There is a great emphasis on digginginto financial statements and financial products and quantifying financial

trade-offs while never forgetting that companies and markets are populated by human beings and subject

to human error. In my opinion, the programme provides students with the clearest understanding of what

drives value and how performance is measured. These are skills which are relevant in a wide range of jobs,

whether you choose to go on to work for a bank, a consulting firm or to enroll in a management traineeship.

Rooj Darweesh, Finance and Investments started in 2012, Chairman STAR Master Study club Finance and

Investments

MSc IN FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

CFA is a registered trademark of CFA Institute


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MSc IN GLOBAL BUSINESS & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT*

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In the MSc in Global Business & Stakeholder Management

programme, you will focus on the major sustainability

challenges facing business and society today.The programme

examines the new business opportunities and the threats

these issues present and increases your understanding of

the strategies and responsibilities of global corporations.

This master programme is designed for ambitious students to

become innovative business leaders in sustainability with thecapacity to think critically about business strategies and develop

new sustainable business models. Using established manage-

ment and leadership theory, the programme teaches you cutting-

edge advancements of how managers and corporations alike are

dealing with the uncertainty and risk of sustainability. The MSc

in Global Business & Stakeholder Management is a world-

leading programme, which deals with complex sustainability

challenges in an integrated manner and adopting multiple

perspectives of companies, governments and NGOs.

KEY FEATURES

This master programme brings you into close contact

with the global frontrunners in corporate sustainability,

with governmental organisations and with the non-profit

sector. Students develop skills to analyse complex

sustainability problems and develop the insight necessary

for original and innovative solutions.

The programme features exclusive and interactive classes

with a mix of educational formats including case studies,

conferences, experiments, internships, and individual

research. Instead of text-book learning, you will conduct

research, write papers and present your ideas, and join

study trips and international exchanges.

RSMs international student body is personally

committed, intellectually-ambitious and determined to

follow a meaningful career in business, government or

non-profit sectors.



Sustainable leadership & planetary boundaries;

Global business strategies;

Corporate integrity;

Corporate communication;

Thesis idea presentations.

Electives (18 ECTS)

Corporations and justice;

Doing good done better: effective

management of philanthropic NGOs;

Strategic alignment: developing leadership in

creating internal support for strategic change;Climate change strategy role-play;

Research project;

Companies in ecologies;

Cradle-to-cradle (C2C).

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/GBSM


containing a minimum total of 60 ECTSin qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced coursesin business administration;

GMAT minimum 600;





Global Business and Stakeholder Management inspired and equipped me to become a better citizen of the

world. One who is not constrained by the shortsightedness of short term profits but explores the benefits of

long term sustainable development. The programme encourages students to think outside of the box and

question the status quo. The personal approaches of the lecturers in GBSM challenge you as a researcher

and give you the opportunity to get the most out of this master programme.

Vianny Henriquez, Global Business & Stakeholder Management started in 2012, Board Member STAR

Master Study Club GBSM

A MASTER IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

ADMISSION CRITERIA


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CAREER PROSPECTS

Alumni work in an extensive range of organisations,

such as businesses, consultancies, governments

and not-for-profit-organisations. They have become

consultants, traders, product managers, portfolio

analysts, supply chain managers, sustainability

officers, policy advisors, journalists, strategists

and researchers.

*Possible name change

Please be advised that RSM is considering a name

change for this programme to do more justice to its

sustainability content. Please check our website

for potential updates.


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Managing people in organisations;

Current issues in HRM;

Strategic and international HRM;

Building healthy organisations for optimal

human performance.

Electives (18 ECTS)

High performance leadership and motivation:

a psychological perspective;

Management of diversity and inclusion

Development and training;

Organisation development and changemanagement;

Managerial and group decision-making;

Strategic Conflict and Identity Management.

Thesis (20 ECTS)

Research challenges in HRM and

organisational behaviour, and master thesis.

WWW.RSM.NL/HRM

ADMISSION CRITERIA



in qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced coursesin organizational theory & behavior and orindustrial and organizational psychology;


GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the Dutch




How to manage and motivate employees? What is excellent

leadership? How to create functioning teams and manage

diversity in companies? How can strategies be translated into

action? This master focuses on these and other questions

related to the core component of any business organisation:

People and their interaction processes and dynamics.

Human resource managers must understand what makes

people more efficient, effective, creative and community-oriented as well as organisational leaders. Only then can

organisations meet the business challenges of the future,

gain a competitive edge, and encourage more creative input

from employees. This programme is for students interested

in the people within an organisation, enjoy collaborating

with other professionals and using new perspectives to offer

practical solutions.

KEY FEATURES


be inspired by an internationally-oriented programme, led by

respected international faculty who teach the latest concepts;

learn how to focus on HRM practices and how to integrate

these into a firms strategy, in part by taking account of

the latest insights, including organisational behaviour,

from empirical research, theory and practice;become part of a highly energetic, enthusiastic and

ambitious student community.

CAREER PROSPECTS

You will be equipped to pursue a career as HRM manager or

consultant, HR professional, business analyst, management

development professional, or as line manager for temporary

labour organisations.

PEOPLE, PERFORMANCE, COMPETITIVE EDGE & LEADERSHIP

If you also have a strong preference for the people-focused side of business, and if you are looking

for an academic education that will allow you to broaden your skills and knowledge in this area, the

Human Resource Management Master provides great preparation for your career. Looking back,

I could not have wished for a better start to my career.

Lisianne Heil, Human Resource Management graduate 2012, Organisation Change and Strategy

Consultant at IBM

MSc IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


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MSc IN MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION

Managing the process of developing and commercialising

new products, new services and new knowledge requires

knowledge of marketing, strategy, project management and

business process management. This programme teaches

you all of those, with a particular focus on developing new

products and services or improving production processes.

The MSc Management of Innovation covers all the elementsinvolved in bringing a new product or service to the market,

from brainstorming to product launch, and from issues to do

with internal management in the research and development

phases to long-term innovation strategies.

KEY FEATURES


explore the fine details of innovation and innovation

management that reflect commercial, social, financial,

technical and legal dimensions;

experience a unique combination of strategy of innovation

and organisation of innovation;

understand how organisations can gain a competitive

advantage through innovation;

gain comprehensive and up-to-date skills for developing

and exploiting innovative products, services, processes

and distribution systems;

become part of a truly international classroom with others

from around the globe, taught by highly experienced

teachers who are also engaged in internationally-

recognised research.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Innovation processes are complex and uncertain so there is a

high demand for graduates from this programme. Your career

prospects include product manager, strategy & innovation

management consultant,or new business developer in

national and international companies of all sizes.



Strategy of innovation;

Innovation in chains and networks;

Organisation of innovation;

Innovation project management.

Electives (18 ECTS)

Creativity for innovation;

Open services innovation;

Innovative entrepreneurship;

Innovation and interface management;

New business development.

Thesis (20 ECTS)

Research methodology and master thesis.

WWW.RSM.NL/MI

ADMISSION CRITERIA



in qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced courses

in business strategy, marketing, operationsmanagement and accounting;

GMAT minimum 600;






From the class experience perspective, RSM has two clear differentiating factors: First, smart,

hardworking colleagues from whom you truly learn and second, great interactive classes. The

latter point is where RSM shines. Great preparation work from everyone prior to class; a high level

of engagement and great interaction result in sessions where learning is taken to the next level.

Rayco Hernandez Moreno, Management of Innovation graduate 2011, Global Sales Operations

Manager at NXP Semiconductors

TURNING GOOD IDEAS INTO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS


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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;

Design and marketing of new products;

Neuromarketing;

Pricing and revenue management;

Social media;

Nudging consumer choice;

Marketing analytics;


Thesis (20 ECTS)

Thesis clinic & master thesis.

WWW.RSM.NL/MM

ADMISSION CRITERIAA research university bachelors degree

containing a minimum total of 60 ECTS inqualitative and quantitative research methods,statistics and advanced courses in business

administration and marketing;





TOEFL iBT minimum 22 on all sub-scores anda minimum overall score of 91.

Marketing is an important driver of performance in organisations.

By studying different aspects of the marketing process you

learn how strategies and tactics result in the success or

failure of products and services. People who understand

marketing are better able to develop a successful vision

and strategy for their businesses.

The MarketingManagement programme is practically-oriented,

research-driven and internationally-focused. We have a verystrong international reputation in marketing teaching and

research: in terms of scientific publications RSM is consistently

ranked in the European top five.

KEY FEATURES


explore consumer behaviour;

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;

be part of a truly international environment with students,

professors, and research from around the globe;

collaborate with professors and practitioners outside of the

classroom, giving you the chance to test your ideas with

the support of experienced mentors.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Because marketing is integral to virtually all organisational

decisions, from brand and communication considerations

to project management and strategy, the MSc in Marketing

Management at RSM is excellent preparation for your

management career, for example as an account manager,

media planner or advertising strategist.

MARKETING IS FUNDAMENTAL TO VISION AND STRATEGY

MSc IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT

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, based on

solid analytical research. With all the challenging tasks and competitions I experienced in the programme,

I already knew my strengths when starting to apply for jobs and was completely confident with my choice

of career direction."

Mariana Peneva, Marketing Management graduate 2012. Management Trainee, Vodafone Netherlands


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MSc IN ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE & CONSULTING

Develop your skillsto combine intellectual curiosity aboutthe

nature of modern, complex organisations with practical

entrepreneurial skills geared towards changing such social

systems.

As organisations must transform themselves to cope with

economic upheaval and social and technological innovation,

the demand formanagers to actas changeagents aresharply

on the rise. Organisations are increasingly locked into theircurrent work routines, due to their core business focus,

reorganisations and outsourcing. This implies that they must

lean on organisational change professionals to improve and

maintainthe quality of their changingstrategy and operations.

RSMs MSc in Organisational Change & Consulting

programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to

become one of those professional knowledge workers.

KEY FEATURES

During this programme you will:

analyse processes of organisationalchange as a generalist;

develop interpersonal and intercultural skills;

acquiring strong experiential and skill components;

participate in small-scale, interactive classes with a

diverse and international student body;

engage in a mix case studies, internships, group projects,

individual research, and skills training;

interact with leaders from the public and private sectors,

both on and off campus;learn from enthusiastic teaching faculty from one

of Europes top research institutes.

CAREER PROSPECTS

After you graduate, you can start your career in a variety of

positions, such as a change manager, management consultant,

internal consultant in a leading national or multinational

company, entrepreneur, or founder of your own management

advisory business.



Managing professional organisations;

Theories on change, on behaviour and

on differences;

Organisational design, leadership and

identity;

Foundations of consulting.

Electives (18 ECTS)

Advisory skills;

Rethoric for managers in action;

Corporate resizing and reorganisation;

Cross-cultural management.

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/OCC

ADMISSION CRITERIA



in organization theories, organizationalbehavior, methods and tools;






We reallywent in-depth and reflected critically on organisationtheory 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 withorganisational change in the future. At the moment Im involved in a project in the

Port of Rotterdam in which we, in a hands-on manner, try to create an accessible port, out of what

is nowa rather congested one. I think back regularlyto what was discussed in class or experienced

during several assignments during my master.

Erik van de Kamp, Organisational Change and Consulting graduate 2012, Dinalog Young

Professional at Venturn

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MSc IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

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This master prepares you for a future as an organisational

leader or senior manager. You will be provided with the skills

you need in order to determine which strategic direction an

organisation should take to create and sustain a competitive

advantage. While you explore the latest knowledge and research

in strategy, the programme combines the results of first-hand

research with an extensiveinternational business network and

student-centred teaching methods. You will take an in-depthlook at three key managerial activities: strategic analysis,

strategy formulation and the implementation of strategies.

KEY FEATURES

During this programme, you will:

explore the latest managerial insights;

gain indispensable strategically-oriented knowledge;

take an in-depth look at strategic analysis, and the

formulation and implementation of strategies;

network with young and dynamic international faculty

and enthusiastic students from all continents.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Strategic Management graduates are sought by recruiters

for top companies and can be found in a range of positions.

For example, you can work as an alliance manager, business

research analyst, strategy advisor or venture manager.



The strategy process;

Strategy and international business;

Corporate development: strategies for

acquisitions and alliances;

Research clinic in strategic management.

Selected electives (18 ECTS)

Strategic management consulting;

Organisational identity;

Offshoring and outsourcing of IT

and business services;

International management;Corporate governance and strategic leadership;

Family enterprises;

New forms of entrepreneurship & micro-funding

Diffusion of management ideas;


Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/SM

ADMISSION CRITERIA


containing a minimum total of 60 ECTSin qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, statistics and advanced coursesin business strategy, organizational theory &

behavior and finance & accounting;






STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES

I found the Master in Strategic Management at RSM to be an invaluable experience. Being challenged

in the classroom by the content, professors and fellow classmates from different cultural backgrounds

compelled me to consider concepts from many perspectives. This independent and analytical thinking

supports me in my daily work as an international consultant, viewing challenging current business practices

from different angles and generating new ideas to approach impending strategic and commercial questions.

Adrian Oostlander, Strategic Management graduate 2011.

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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 & operations;

Forecasting in supply chains;

Company project.

Thesis (20 ECTS)


WWW.RSM.NL/SCM

ADMISSION CRITERIA



in business administration, operationsmanagement and accounting;






As thelargest commercial port in Europe,Rotterdam is the

focal point of logisticsand supplychain management in

the Netherlands withlogisticsnetworks thatstretchfar beyond

Dutchborders. As a business school at theheart of Rotterdam,

RSM has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise on

the subject, making it a recognised world leader in supply

chain management research and education. You will gain a

thorough knowledge of the contribution of supply chainmanagement to strategic objectives and be able to apply

this knowledge to designing advanced logistics systems.

KEY FEATURES

During this programme you will:

explore integrated approaches towards supply chain design;

focus on advanced logistics concepts;

gain cutting-edge insights into the application of

information technology to supply chains;

be part of a truly international environment;

network with the logistics and supply chain management

business community.

Based on independent evaluations of the Leiden Ranking,

which compares research institutions, research carried out

by RSMs Business Processes Logistics & Information

Systems group is consistently ranked in the top 5 in Europe.

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/or

consultancy are also achieved by many or our graduates.

ROTTERDAM IS THE GATEWAY TO EUROPE

I have definitely benefitted from the knowledge I acquired during my time at RSM. It helps me

to approach cases in an analytical, conceptual way throughout the different SC domains I have

already encountered in the business environment. In some cases, I can actually apply models that

we discussed in the SCM programme. All in all, RSM has provided me with an excellent basis for

a career in supply chain management.

Sofie van Herpen, Supply Chain Management Graduate 2011, Supply Chain Management

Trainee at Cargill

MSc IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT


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ERIM MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS RESEARCH

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This research master programme is an integral part of the Erasmus Doctoral Programme

in Business and Management, and is designed for academically talented and highly

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, or for a research position in

the wider world of business.

The ERIM MPhil in Business Research is offered by the Erasmus Research Instituteof Management (ERIM), a joint research institute of RSM and the Erasmus School of

Economics (ESE). The MPhil programme is highly customised to help students

maximise their potential and develop their academic and business skills. With no more

than 30 fellow students, it offers individual supervision and a highly personal approach.

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.

SOME UNIQUE FEATURES:

ERIM is consistently ranked among the top research schools in Europe, according to

the latest CWTS ranking;

A wide range of specialisations in management, such as Business Processes;

Logistics & Information Systems; Organisation; Marketing; Finance & Accounting,

and Strategy & Entrepreneurship;

Innovative research topics, supervised by top research professors;

Highly customised study programme;

Research master students benefit from tuition fee waivers, scholarships and

Personal Research Assistant-ships;

Excellent study and research facilities, including state-of-the-art Behavioural Lab

and Survey Centre.

For more information please visit the ERIM website

WWW.ERIM.EUR.NL/DOCTORAL

ERIM offers an outstanding standard of research in

management, so admission criteria are very selective,

guaranteeing entry to only high-potential researchers,

and thus preserving and enhancing the top-quality

research environment.

The following admission criteria apply:

University bachelor or master degree in business

or economics. We also consider applicants with

bachelor degrees in fields such as psychology,

sociology and engineering;

GMAT / GRE score of at least 85th percentile;

Excellent GPA;

IELTS minimum 7.5 or TOEFL minimum 100 (iBT);

At least two letters of academic recommendation.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

ERASMUS DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT


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I decided to do an ERIM research

master at RSM because of its

professional viewpoints towards

academic career development.

From day one, I worked with world-

class faculty to develop a research

profile and formulate research questions that would give

me a strong position in the academic job market after the

programme. What also stands out is the degree to which

RSM is connected in academia and industry both in the

Netherlands and internationally. ERIM stands out because

of the level of attention you receive, in terms of personal

attention to your research needs and the flexibility you

have in designing your programme. There is a truly

wide array of courses at RSM and ESE which are on

the same campus.

Markus Peters, ERIM Research Master alumnus and

ERIM PhD candidate

The main reasons for highly talented

candidates to choose our doctoral

programme are our devotion to their

personal and academic career develop-

ment, the integration of doctoral

projects in our international and

frontier research groups, and the selective focuson 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 the field of 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 at RSM, Dean of Research at RSM


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OPPORTUNITIES

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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

At RSM, you will meet international students who have chosen to spend the exchange

programme portion of their studies at our business school. These students were carefully

selected by our highly-ranked partner schools all over the world. Likewise, RSM master

students have the opportunity to spend a semester at one of these top business schools

after having finished the curriculum components in Rotterdam. RSM maintains an

international network of more than 100 leading business schools and universities in

Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East. Please notethat you will be required to finish your courses and thesis prior to going on exchange.

For detailed information on the international opportunities at RSM, visit

www.rsm.nl/international-exchange

Students who do not take part in an international exchange can participate in RSMs

International Business Project, in which you work in an international team on a real-life

consultancy project. You will apply your knowledge to a business challenge of real

strategic relevance, and gain valuable working experience.

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.

STUDENT LIFE

On becoming a student at RSM, you can join the student-organised Study

Association Rotterdam School of Management,ErasmusUniversity (STAR).

STAR is the largest and most professionally run student-led organisation of

its kind in Europe, with over 6,500 members and an annual revenue of 1.5 million.

STAR gives youan opportunity to build your credentials,gain management skills andturn

your ideas into reality in a virtual business environment. Every year, STAR organises a wide

range of events, including the largest on-campus recruitment event in the Netherlands,international study trips, research trips, conferences and special guest lectures.

All RSM master programmes have their own study association within STAR, offering

study trips, company visits and in-house days based on the subjects in your specific

master programme.

WWW.RSMSTAR.NL

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PLACEMENT INFORMATION

Our 2012 graduates have succeeded in finding jobs, despite the worldwide crisis. Twelve

months after graduation 94% are either employed, running their own company or still in

further education. The average time taken to find a job was 2.7 months. Just over half of

our graduates work in the Netherlands; others work abroad, and 3% of our graduates

started their own companies. For those that found jobs, the average starting salary was

3,141 gross per month (excluding benefits).

YOUR FUTURE NETWORKS

Many international business leaders have studied at RSM. Worldwide, the RSM alumni

community has more than 28,000 members; thats makes a significant pool of contacts

for job opportunities, career information, networking, life-long learning and social

activities. The RSM alumni network is an active and lively community with regular and

diverse events throughout the year, held in locations around the world. You can stay in

touch with the alumni network through its dedicated website, regular e-newsletter, and

the twice-yearly alumni magazine, RSM Outlook. www.rsm.nl/alumni

At RSM, we are dedicated to helping you to market yourself to future employers with

maximum effect. Our Career Services department is run by an enthusiastic team of

professionals whose sole role is to help prepare you for the international job market.

Its services include expert advice on how to present yourself to potential employers,

how to write outstanding CVs and application letters, where to search for jobs, and how

to use winning interview techniques.

Acting as an interface between you and company recruiters, the Career Services team

organises oncampus interviews, company presentations and workshops to help you with

job applications. During these sessions, experts from companies such as Shell, Deloitte

and international recruitment organisations will offer valuable information about their

recruitment policies, and give advice about careers and the employment market.

In addition, RSMs Career Services team offers internships and job opportunities

throughout the year via its website and the schools intranet.

www.rsm.nl/students/careerservices

OUR SUPPORT GOES BEYOND ACADEMIC LEARNING

40%

21%

11%

8%

More than 10,000 employees

Between 1,000 and 10,000 employees

Between 250 and 1,000 employees

Less than 250 employees

Top 15 employers

Vodafone

Shell

KPMG

Rabobank

Accenture

AkzoNobel

KPN

PwC

ABN Amro

Bain & Company

Ernst & Young

ING

Philips

Roland Berger Strategy

SKIM

25%

21%

11%

8%

8%

6%

4%

17%

Consultancy

Financial Services

Information / Communication

Wholesale & Retail

Manufacturing / Industry

Transport / Storage

Business Services

Other


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A GATEWAY TO EUROPE

Within easy reach of Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Paris and Berlin, the strategic

position of Rotterdam in Western Europe makes it a highly popular location for many

multinational companies. As a student of our master programmes, you will learn

about international 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 80km south of

Amsterdam, where two great European rivers meet the sea. Rotterdam is renowned 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. Rotterdams nightlife rivals

that of Amsterdam with a hip and creative young scene filling restaurants, bars, cafes

and nightclubs.

Urban life thrives in Rotterdam, as upmarket shops sit side-by-side with ethnic

restaurants, and it has one of the largest bookstores in Europe. Rotterdam is also world

famous for its daring architecture and experimental and influential contemporary art.

See for yourself at www.rotterdam.nl.

MORE THAN 160 NATIONALITIESCHOOSING TO PURSUE

A MASTER AT RSM

MEANS IMMERSING

YOURSELF IN THE

RSM STUDENT LIFE,

AND THE MERCANTILE

AND COSMOPOLITAN

CULTURE OFTHE NETHERLANDS


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FEELING AT HOME

People from all corners of the world feel at home in Rotterdam. You will find there are

no 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. A major airport and efficient public transport services make

Rotterdam exceptionally well connected. And with European gems like Amsterdam,

Brussels, London, Paris and Berlin are conveniently close 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 recently completed two-year construction

programme means RSM is now surrounded by a modern university campus with a

vibrant heart and a unique appeal. The university offers on-campus housing, sports

facilities and hosts regular recreational and cultural events. It also has a range of

shops, and financial services.

RSM organises its own calendar of social events, and offers an extensive library, expo

and congress centre, and the popular In de Smitse bar. All of our master programmes

are taught in modern buildings equipped with Wi-Fi, multimedia equipment, breakout

rooms and computer labs.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Dutch created

the worlds first

multinational, the

Dutch East-India

Trading Company.

Founded in 1602, this

also became the first

company ever to issue

stocks and bonds, on

the Amsterdam Stock

Exchange again one

of the worlds first.


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AN OUTDOOR, SPORTING CITY

RSM offers many options for physical exercise and sports both on

and off campus. The city of Rotterdam has great sports facilities for

everyone at every level; for those who want to take part and for those preferring

to remain a spectator.

The citys sporting credentials include national and international events all

year round a marathon, plus tennis, hockey, water sports and speed skating

championships. It also boasts several world-class stadia dedicated to the most

popular sport in the Netherlands, football. You can also take part in less typically

Dutch sports and activities including cricket, baseball, yoga and golf.

Rotterdam can claim to be a great outdoor city too, with abundant parks,

green spaces and a superb network of cycle routes linking it to open countryside,

thanks to the city's emphasis on enabling everyone to get around by bike.

Utrecht

London Berlin

Paris

Brussels

Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Amsterdam

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

It is important to be able to count on a good return on your investment. Among the

top tier schools in the Financial Times ranking

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