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INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME MBA 2013
ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTERASMUS UNIVERSITY
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Valeria Arispe, Peruvian, MBA‘11
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contents
welcome!
A DAY IN THE LIFE 2 Meet Valeria
CURRICULUM 4 What will I learn?
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 6 How can I find the skills to inspire and engage?
SUSTAINABILITY 7 Can my MBA help business to be sustainable,
or is it all about profit?
DIVERSITY 9 How can the programme help me to grow?
STUDENT LIFE 10 How will I fit into life in the Netherlands?
ROTTERDAM 13 Why should I consider Rotterdam?
CAREERS 14 How can I prepare for life after RSM?
ALUMNI 17 How can I keep in touch with RSM?
LEADERSHIP 18 Who will teach me?
ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS 20 What is my investment?
COME AND MEET US 22 How can I find out more?
According to our participants, the collaborativeway in which students, professors and industryprofessionals work together throughout theprogramme distinguishes the RSM MBA as wellas the school’s exceptionally international andEnglish-speaking environment. As you learn moreabout our Full-time MBA Programme we hope youare inspired to embark on an adventure with uswhere you will create your own future and enhancethe future of others.
GREETINGS FROM THE ROTTERDAMSCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, ERASMUS
UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIMEMBA PROGRAMME. AT RSM OUR CORE
VALUES OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITYAND CRITICAL THINKING GENERATE IDEAS
AND EDUCATE LEADERS THAT CREATEBETTER WAYS OF DOING BUSINESS.
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Women in ManagementClub Meeting (15.00 hrs)
The WIM meeting wasvery inspiring. We planneda co-sponsored panel with the
Sustainability club onwhether women are more
sustainable leaders. We areasking three RSM alumni –
an FMCG CMO, a partnerin Strategy Consulting and
a banking Chief ComplianceOfficer – to be panelists.
Strong Dutch coffee! An essential part ofthe morning ritual...
Last Minute Shopping – Rotterdam City (17.00 hrs)I promised Deeptha and Monica to help them withtonight’s party decoration and snacks; so I wentto the city centre to do the last minute shopping. Fortunately, I found everything we needed. Spring Party (21.00 hrs)The spring party was amazing!We danced all night and had a lot of fun.I cannot even imagine how fun it’s goingto be at the Latin Party next week!
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Strategy Class (9.30 hrs)
The case that we had to analyse and discuss for
today’s lecture was on Google’s rise to the top
and the challenges and strategic choices it faces
in the future. A very interesting case further
enriched by the class discussion, my colleagues’
experiences and the professor’s insight from his
consulting days at McKinsey.
Lunch Meeting (12.30 hrs)
I had lunch with my team in the Café. We
finished the Strategy presentation that we have
to deliver next Monday. At the end, I think we
achieved a very good result as each one of us
contributed with their own cultural experience.
Speed Interview (13.30 hrs)
The speed interview exercise was really
worthwhile. The interviewer was a real
recruiter, so I received some tips and feedback
from him that will help me to be much better
in my real future interviews.
Alumni Mentoring Session (16.00 hrs)
Met with my alumni mentor, a marketing
strategy executive, to discuss which
elective courses would most benefit my
future in strategy. Her insights are
always so inspiring as well as relevant!
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TERM 1 JANUARY - MARCHThe 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) – that isthe foundation of your career transformation – starts here!
• Personal Leadership Development• Quantitative Platform for Business• Organisational Behaviour• Managerial Accounting• Management Science• Marketing Management
TERM 2 APRIL - MID JUNEThe 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 successfulbusiness strategy and contemporary conceptsrelated to strategic management, using casestudies and discussions.
• Personal Leadership Development• Strategic Management• Human Resource Management• Financial Management• Business, Society and Sustainable Development• Economic Environment of Business• Operations Management
TERM 3 MID JUNE - AUGUSTAdvanced career optionsIn Term Three your new skills will be tested in theLiving Management Consulting Project where youwill work with a real client on real-world businessissues. You will also give your studies a trulyinternational perspective by taking part in athemed research international project (TRIP).In this term you will also start to make studychoices to influence the direction of your career.Your choice out of three specialisations willenhance your expertise by strengthening yourunderstanding of key issues such as corporatefinance, marketing, managing change,governance and strategy.
• Living Management Consulting Project• Themed Research International Project (TRIP)Career Concentration - select one advanced course:• Advanced Corporate Finance• Advanced Marketing• Advanced Strategy
CURRICULUM
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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Living Management Consulting ProjectThe Living Management Consulting Project is an intense week-long project thatrequires you and your team to devise a solution to a business problem. The challengesare the same as those faced by every consultancy company. In this high pressuresituation, success depends on your ability to pull together as a team, recogniseeach other’s strengths, manage differences, pool abilities and form a strategyto professionally present to your client within the deadline.
Themed Research International Project (TRIP)Having chosen the area in which you wish to specialise, you will examine the dynamicsof economic and social change by taking part in the Themed Research InternationalProject. You will spend time in another country visiting international organisationsand attending guest lectures.
Women Empowering Women Leadership electiveThe RSM MBA Kilimanjaro Leadership Project is designed to be a transformativeexperience where participants master key leadership competencies, including under -standing and using power, team building and communication. Offered as an electivein the fourth semester and lead by experienced climbers, the Kilimanjaro LeadershipProject is offered to female students in all RSM MBA Programmes.
Dual Degree – Chinese Business ConcentrationAn outstanding opportunity exists for students aiming for a career doing business in,or with, China. RSM and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) offer a dualMBA degree with a concentration element in Chinese Business, for students on theInternational Full-Time MBA programme. The dual degree programme is offered intwo parts; the first half followed at RSM covers the Introduction to Business and Practiceof Management phases and the second half includes the Chinese Business concentrationand is completed at CUHK.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
TERM 4 SEPTEMBER - DECEMBERElectives and exchange opportunitiesDuring Term Four you will choose five elective courses from an extensive list.These will support and strengthen your career concentration choice from TermThree and allow you to gain the breadth of knowledge you need for generalmanagement positions, or those where you are managing at a higher level withinyour established area of expertise. You can choose an international elective in theform of a one week international study trip to expand your understanding of localbusiness practice and to immerse yourself in a new social economic and culturalenvironment. Exchange places are available for students to study Term Four electivesat one of our international partner schools, such as Wharton, Columbia, MelbourneBusiness School, IE (Instituto de Empresa), and CEIBS (China-Europe InternationalBusiness School). A complete list of partner schools can be found on our website.
Choose five elective courses such as:• Strategic Value Management
• Innovation Management
• Financial Engineering
• E-Marketing
• Brand Management
• International Finance
• Private Equity
• Consulting Elective
• Strategic Finance and Value Creation
• Sustainable Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Entrepeneurship
• Business Negotiations
• Corporate Social Irresponsibility
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
12Months
4 Terms
24Courses
Classes Monday-Thursday
9.30-16.30 hrs“Career & PLD Fridays”
Exchange opportunities to a
network of 100+business schools and
universities with
more than40MBA-specific partners
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PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (PLD)
HOW CAN I FIND THE SKILLS
to inspireand engage?
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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“The RSM MBA has really changed my life in a very short
space of time – sounds trite, but it’s true. I’ve been
opened up to a whole new set of friends, a network of
amazing diverse people, and incredible access to new
job opportunities. The RSM alumni network allows you
to call someone who works anywhere in the world, and
say, ‘you work for a great company, I want to find out
more’, and they are very open to hearing from you.”
Alex Dalley, Australian, MBA’12
Winner Independent / AMBA Student of the Year Award
2011
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SUSTAINABILITY
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 isbecause few business schools can match the track recordof RSM when it comes to the integration of environmental,social and governance issues into our teaching andresearch. As your studies progress from the fundamentalsof business management to specialised analysis andplanning you will discover the principles of sustainability –finding the next strategic competitive advantage throughsustainable 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 adapt tothe long-term changes caused by climate change. Everyday more innovative businesses and knowledge institutesare springing up in the city’s 1,600 hectare StadshavensRotterdam port area ready to take on the challenges thatsustainability awareness generates.Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus Universityhas demonstrated significant leadership in integratingsocial, environmental and ethical issues into its MBAprogramme, according to the Aspen Institute’s 2010-2011edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey andalternate ranking of business schools. The school ranks3st in Europe. Furthermore RSM recently received NetImpact Gold Chapter Standing, an award for commitmentto social and environmental themes in coursework,extracurricular activities, career services, and more.
CAN MY MBA HELP BUSINESS TO
be sustainable OR IS IT ALL ABOUT PROFIT?
‘The corporate world, having recognised that the triple bottom line
(People, Planet and Profit) determines a company's health, is focused
on sustainability as a game changer. Thus, sustainability will be an
integral part of my career as it is at the very core of decision-making.
RSM incorporates sustainability as an intricate part of all MBA subjects.
It’s not just a standalone topic, but it weaves through the whole
experience, both in class and beyond. RSM has given me a full 360
degree view of the topic and I can already see it’s making a positive
impact on what I’m achieving at work.’
Atreyi Dass, Indian, MBA’12
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RECRUITERS VALUE RSM MBAS FOR THEIR BREADTH OF MIND, MATURITY AND SKILLS IN
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COOPERATION. WHEN IT COMES TO DIVERSITY, OUR MBAS
ARE NOT JUST INFORMED, THEY ARE EXPERIENCED.
DIVERSITY
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Age Distribution< 25 years 9%25 to 30 years 59%30+ years 32%
Average age: 29
Work Experience< 3 years 6%3 to 6 years 56%> 6 years 38%
Academic BackgroundEconomics & Business 32%Engineering 36%Humanities 8%Law 2%Science / Medicine 12%Other 10%
12%
4%
21%6%
20%
32%
4%
1%
Diversity in learningOver 40 different nationalities are represented in the RSMMBA programme. This diversity is enriched by the uniquebackground of every one of our MBA participants. Withsuch a broad spectrum of individuals contributing to theSchool, RSM’s MBA echoes the diversity of almost everysocial dimension influencing corporate relationships:professions, industries, value systems and experiences.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 six different 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.
HOW CAN THE PROGRAMME help me to grow?
Geographic Distribution
CLASS OF 2012
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STUDENT LIFE
the most active groups include: strategy and consultingclub; finance and investment club; marketing andcommunications club; women in management club;sustainability club; diversity club; the sports club andthe International Culture and Social Club. These groupspromote the culture and spirit of RSM, provideopportunities for networking and learning from externalsthrough activities like speaker panels, company visitsand competitions and generally contribute to the highquality of student life at RSM.
Social EventsSocial activities and sports events are a major part ofthe MBA class bonding experience. Some annual eventsinclude the mid-term ski trip; Amsterdam’s Queens Daycelebration; a trip to the international Keukenhof flowerfestival; participation in the MBA Olympics in Paris;MBA Sailing Regatta; International Food Festival;
AT RSM, you will find the talented and ambitiousindividuals gathered together to think in innovativeways and develop skills to turn their ideas into reality ina co-operative and collaborative way. The Dutch valuesof fair play and co-operation permeate RSM.
Global Country / Global CityThe Dutch are known for their mastery of foreignlanguages and English is widely spoken in thecosmopolitan and business districts of Rotterdam andAmsterdam. This creates a particularly comfortableplace for foreigners. As we say, no one is a foreignerat RSM, or in the Netherlands.
Student ClubsThe RSM MBA programme has a highly active studentassociation which includes over a dozen clubs andassociations as well as a charity foundation. Some of
HOW WILL I FIT INTO
life in the Netherlands?RSM HAS A DISTINCT VIBRANCY AND PURSUING AN MBA HERE REQUIRES
YOU TO DRAW ON YOUR INNERMOST RESOURCES, BUT IT IS SURE TO BE
AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL TREASURE.
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Latin week; Chinese New Year and the on-goingcompetition for best national party.
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 impressive cardio centre plus shops, cafes,bars, restaurants and extracurricular activitiesincluding language courses, dance classes, guitarlessons 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 70%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.
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 in yourentry visa and student residence permit on arrival(if applicable).
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5th largest exporter of goods in the world
Major exportsmachinery, transport equipment, chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs, services
174 nationalities, top20world’s most budget friendly cities,
greenest city in the Netherlands, entrepreneurial city
4th largest port worldwide, largest port in Europe
Rotterdam
London
Paris
Madrid
Rome
Berlin
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ROTTERDAM IS A MODERN CITY AND HOME TO EUROPE’S LARGEST COMMERCIAL
PORT, MAKING IT THE MOST POWERFUL SUPPLY CHAIN CENTRE IN EUROPE.
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: 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.
Living and learning in Rotterdam is your opportunity toexperience a degree of diversity unparalleled in any otherpart of the world – diversity of language, culture and aboveall, management structures and ways of doing business.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER Rotterdam?
ROTTERDAM
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HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR
life after RSM?
MBA CAREER PLACEMENTS
Consulting 19%Finance / Accounting 22%General Management 15%Marketing / Sales 25%MIS 4%Operations / Logistics 9%Other 6%
2011 Recruiters
A sample of the companies that recruited RSM MBA graduates in 2011:
• Philips • Tata Consultancy Services • Johnson & Johnson • ING • Cognizant
• Emerson • Aegon • BCG • Eli Lilly • Intel
• Shell • McKinsey & Company • Citi Group • Bain • Accenture
• Star Bucks • Metronic • Cisco • Eneco • Amazon
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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 jobto successfully managing your career for the rest of yourworking 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 order toassist your progress and decision-making, you have accessto one-to-one career coaching from one of RSM’s careercoaches. You will be guided through changes you mightwant to make, by investigation of your past experience andtaking into account your skills, wishes and dreams.
Alumni mentoringThe MBA Mentor Programme involves around 100 alumniwho have put themselves forward to mentor our currentfull-time MBA students.
The formal relationship between student and alumni willofficially last for a year but delivers value and connectionfor a lifetime. Alumni taking part share their knowledgeof corporate culture and give useful insights into theirindustries or functional areas. Not least, the mentor-mentee relationship can help students break into new jobfunctions and aid career advancement, especially as theemployment market has become increasingly competitive.
CAREERS
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“The RSM MBA allowed me to learn the
essential tools of business and to gain fluency in
the important language of executive management.
A well-regarded brand, my affiliation with RSM
helped to nudge the door open for me to land my
first post-MBA position at a leading international
bank. While ten years later it is much more about
consistently delivering results (and a few strokes
of good luck) than the origins of my graduate
degree, I'm quite certain that I would be in a very
different professional place today had I not taken
part in the RSM experience. But in the end, it is
the enduring bond and friendship with many of
the talented colleagues with whom I studied that
remains most with me today.”
Jerry Möllenkramer, American, MBA’00
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31 worldwide alumni chapters
20,000 worldwide alumni
RSM Alumni are active in more than80countries
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Alumni activity at RSMAlumni create many job opportunities for RSM studentsas well as being active mentors. In addition to givingback, being part of RSM’s alumni network is a great wayto meet old friends and to make new ones with alumnireunions, industry-specific events, conferences and socialgatherings arranged by RSM.
RSM’s dedication to alumniThe two publications, RSM Outlook and Insight,the alumni newsletter and the alumni webpages keepyou abreast of the activities of former classmates,fellow alumni, RSM and the world of business.An interactive alumni database facilitates connectionacross years and programmes.
Alumni membership comes with 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. It offers a gateway to continuouslearning, a platform for discussion, mutual supportand the exchange of ideas. Local chapters organisingreunions and meetings around the globe allow alumnito meet up wherever life or business takes them.
ALUMNI
HOW CAN I KEEP
in touch with RSM?“My experience at RSM has been valuable
in many ways; besides the content of the
programme and the knowledge I acquired,
I figured out what I would like to do with my
career and the programme certainly shaped
my thinking. In addition, the multi-cultural
environment and team work were the perfect
preparation for my career in consulting.”
Hana Ben-Shabat, Israeli, MBA’95
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LEADERSHIP
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
RankingsRSM is among the top tier of business schools with morethan 40 years experience in business and managementeducation. It ranks consistently as a reputable institution inmany of the global MBA rankings, reflecting the high regardfor its full portfolio of MBA programme offerings by institutionssuch as The Financial Times, Business Week, The Economistand Beyond Grey Pinstripes.
AccreditationRSM is one of the 1% of business schools worldwideaccredited by all three international, independentaccreditation committees: the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business International (AACSBInternational), European Foundation for ManagementDevelopment (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA),as well as regional and independent accreditation bodies.
ResearchRSM is also home to one of Europe’s top three businessresearch facilities, Erasmus Research Institute of Management(ERIM), as well as a world leader in research and teaching onsustainability. ERIM is one of the world’s largest and most-cited business school faculties with 350 researchers creatingnew knowledge in ten specialised research centres andinitiatives. With a faculty including some of the world’s most eminentbusiness and management experts, ERIM guarantees aworld-class academic foundation for RSM’s MBA programmes.
WHO WILL
teach me?
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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 Organization 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 inspiring
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, and creating opportunities
to access their visionary and creative skills in order to be able to think in
the long term as opposed to focusing too much on the short term.”
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. These new leaders will also re-define value
from a multi-stakeholder point of view. 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
AM I ELIGIBLE?
FOLLOWING A STRINGENT SELECTION PROCEDURE EACH YEAR, WE BRING
TOGETHER A REMARKABLE GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS WHOSE INDIVIDUALITY
IS AS MARKED AS THEIR CAPACITY TO STAND OUT FROM THEIR PEERS.
AND WE DEMAND THE SAME FROM YOU.
We select driven, ambitious individuals who are readyto be stretched intellectually and personally and whowill relish the opportunities that result. You should havea global outlook, the desire to participate in a sharedlearning experience that requires active engagement, andthe potential and the desire to pursue a global career.
WHAT IS MY investment?To be eligible for the MBA programme you must be ableto demonstrate:
• Professional achievements and goals: a minimum of three years post-graduate workexperience and clear professional targets thatyou have set for yourself.
• Academic excellence: a university degree or equivalent, together witha recent GMAT score report*.
• An international outlook: the ability to interact and work with people fromsignificantly diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• English proficiency: strong knowledge of English. If English is not yourfirst language, a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score may berequired to support your application.
• Personal qualities: leadership potential, strong communication skills,drive, maturity, creativity, adaptability, independenceand self-confidence.
* PhD graduates are not required to take the GMAT® (however, this is recommendedif your qualifications do not demonstrate strong quantitative skills). For more information on the GMAT, visit www.mba.com/mba/thegmat. For the International Full-time MBA Programme the GMAT code is QK8-CX-30. Please ensure you quote “RSM Erasmus University, International Full-time MBA”and your score will be sent directly to the school.
“I chose to do the RSM MBA to reach my
borders. But the people and environment
at RSM supported me not only to reach
them, but also to cross them.”
Mari Enzensberger, Finnish / German,
MBA’11
How to applyApplications for the programme starting in January 2013will be received until 5 November 2012. RSM has a rollingadmissions process. Applicants can apply throughout theyear 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.
Tuition feesThe cost of tuition for the International Full-time MBAProgramme starting in 2013 is ¤ 39,000.
Date Payment AmountRegistration Deadline Registration Deposit ¤ 5,000 *15 December 2012 1st instalment ¤ 17,00030 April 2013 2nd instalment ¤ 17,000
Living costsThe monthly living costs for a single student living inRotterdam on a full-time basis have been estimated at¤ 1,240. This includes books, housing, living costs andhealth insurance**.
Living costs are higher if you are accompanied by yourpartner and/or children.
Scholarships & Financial AidEach year candidates from across the globe who havedemonstrated leadership potential are awarded scholarshipsto attend RSM’s International Full-time MBA Programme.Please note that admissions decisions are not affected byscholarship applications. There is also a range of financialaid possibilities to help you fund your MBA.
For further information please visit www.rsm.nl/financialaid
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* 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.** 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.
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“My RSM MBA experience went
beyond the text book. It helped
me to discover true leadership
in a global economic context.”
Christopher Moon,
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COME AND MEET US
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.
In RotterdamWe invite you to sign up for a campus visit to our businessschool and meet us here in Rotterdam(www.rsm.nl/mbacampusvisit). During your visit you canchat with current and former MBA students about theirexperience of the RSM MBA and its benefits, sit in onan MBA class to get a taste for the subject material,teaching methods and atmosphere in class. Finally, youcan take your time to look around the city in which you willlive and all that it offers.
In your cityRSM attends major fairs and business school informationsessions around the world and has active alumni in yourarea who would be happy to discuss the programme.So if you can’t make it to Rotterdam to meet us, pleasevisit our website to find out if we are visiting a fair closerto you or to set up a meeting with alumni in your city(www.rsm.nl/meetus).
On the webYou can also get a feel for RSM and its programmesby visiting our website or joining one or more of ourmany online social media groups originating from RSMon Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
CV AssessmentSign up for a CV assessment and our MBA AdmissionsStaff will be happy to assess your profile and eligibilityto apply to the International Full-time MBA Programme(www.rsm.nl/mbacvassessment).
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have anyquestions.
Tel. +31 10 408 2222Fax +31 10 452 9509E-mail [email protected] www.rsm.nl/mba
HOW CAN I FIND OUT more?Meet RSMparticipantsonline!www.rsm.nl/mbaprofiles
Naoto Kobayashi, Japanese
Marco Cereghino, Italian
Anna Pouls, Dutch/American
Lesley Juarez Edwards, Mexican / British
I WILL Work harder,be better & reachhIGherCaroline Cawley, IrishMBA’12
I WILL be an aGentof PosItIve chanGe
Carlos Ortiz, PeruvianMBA'12
I WILL motIvatePeoPLe around me
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Rotterdam School of ManagementErasmus University
J Building / MBA Admissions Office
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: + 31 10 408 2222
Fax: + 31 10 452 9509
E-mail: [email protected]
© 2012 Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. The information in this publication is correct as of January 2012,but RSM reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or any other matter announced in thispublication without further notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted inany form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without written permission from RSM.
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