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Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) is a leading business school located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs. RSM is known for its academic excellence, global outlook, and innovative teaching methods. The school's curriculum emphasizes practical relevance, sustainability, and leadership development. RSM's strong ties with the business community and its diverse student body contribute to a dynamic learning environment, preparing graduates to make a positive impact in the world of business.
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Rankings and Numbers
#16
QS Full-Time MBA Rankings in Europe
#9
QS Executive MBA International Trade Rankings 2025
#32
QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
#23
U.S. News Best Global University Ranking 2024-2025 in Europe
#56
Financial Times Global MBA 2025
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How the RSM Executive MBA Shapes Leaders Through Diversity
Rotterdam is a vibrant port city that thrives because of its diversity, reflected by RSM’s Executive MBA cohorts. The city is global by nature, making the Executive MBA program an ideal choice for students looking to bolster their leadership qualities in an international context.
November 15, 2024
3 min
MBA Specializations
Lead with Confidence & Gain International Experience with RSM’s MBA
Rotterdam School of Management enriches students with global perspectives and directs them toward personal and professional growth. Through alumnus Daniel Cheddie's story, we explore the profound impact of the international experience and RSM’s Full-time MBA.
October 23, 2024
3 min
MBA Study destinations
Get an Experiential Education at the Rotterdam School of Management
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) connects theories with actions through experiential education. The school ensures students acquire knowledge and develop pragmatic skills through active, real-world participation, shaping them into future change-makers.
February 05, 2024
4 min
MBA Success stories
A pilot’s journey from the skies to the conference room
As a pilot and Vice President of the Dutch pilot’s union, Camiel Verhagen may not seem like the typical MBA candidate. However, his decision to pursue an MBA has proven to be a valuable asset in his role as a union leader.
April 03, 2023
4 min
MBA Success stories
Unleashing the power of purpose-driven leadership
What is purpose-driven leadership, and why is it so popular? To find out, we looked at the journey of Managing Partner at Rockstart AgriFood Fund, Mark Durno, and identified the role Rotterdam School of Management’s Executive MBA program played in his success.
March 13, 2023
3 min
MBA Specializations
The Dutch university empowering women in the workplace
This is how the Erasmus Centre for Women and Organizations (ECWO) is empowering women in the workplace to be a force for individual, organizational, and societal change.
March 10, 2023
4 min
MBA Success stories
How an MBA opened new doors after medical school
For many medical school graduates, doing an MBA is an opportunity to add business acumen to your healthcare knowledge. We spoke to a recent graduate of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) to learn how an MBA is leading to exciting new opportunities in the world of healthcare.
December 12, 2022
3 min
MBA Success stories
An Executive MBA for a medical doctor: Is it worth it?
The slogan of the Executive MBA at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam (RSM), “Be a force for positive change,” had a profound impact on medical practitioner Remko Schats. While speaking to him, we attempted to discover the importance of an Executive MBA for medical doctors and how the program transformed him as a practicing clinician.
November 28, 2022
4 min
MBA Industry trends
How executive coaching benefits MBA students
How does executive coaching help MBA students achieve their potential? Hetty Brand-Boswijk, Director of Coaching and Lead Coach at Rotterdam School of Management, discusses the importance of introspection and how the Executive MBA incorporates key lessons from the practice.
October 24, 2022
3 min
MBA Success stories
What sets the RSM MBA apart from other programs
From initial doubts about his suitability for the program to graduating in the midst of a global pandemic, Roberto Tijerina’s RSM MBA experience was like no other. He told MBAGRADSCHOOLS about what sets the program apart, how much he grew as a person during the MBA, and how the school gave him vital support when he needed it most.
April 29, 2022
School
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) is a leading business school located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs. RSM is known for its academic excellence, global outlook, and innovative teaching methods. The school's curriculum emphasizes practical relevance, sustainability, and leadership development. RSM's strong ties with the business community and its diverse student body contribute to a dynamic learning environment, preparing graduates to make a positive impact in the world of business.
Location
Rotterdam School of Management is in the cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam, the second-largest and one of the most diverse cities in the Netherlands. Located on the Woudestein campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), RSM is equipped with ultra-modern facilities, including lecture halls, conference and exam rooms, a large auditorium, a food plaza, quiet study areas, a sports center, a library, a supermarket, student housing, and a pavilion. In line with its reputation as a forward-thinking institution, the campus is energy efficient, powered by renewable energy.
With its diverse culture and abundance of cultural attractions, Rotterdam continues to be a popular study destination. The Dutch have the highest proficiency levels of non-native English in the world and non-EU alumni can apply to remain in the Netherlands on a one-year job search visa or a three-year business start-up visa. Thus, living and working in Rotterdam could not be easier for international graduates.
Accreditations
Rotterdam School of Management is triple-accredited, which means it has been accredited by the three largest and most influential accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Less than 1% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious “triple-crown” accreditation.
Programs
Rotterdam School of Management offers four MBA programs. The International Full-time MBA is a 12-month program for professionals with a minimum of three years’ work experience. The program helps students build critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills to boost their career in business.
The Executive MBA is an 18-month, part-time program for mid-career professionals with at least four years of experience, while the Global Executive MBA is a 21-month, part-time program for candidates with at least 10 years of experience. Both EMBA programs provide students with a deep understanding of the mega-trends that drive global businesses today.
Lastly, the Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA is a 24-month, part-time program offered in collaboration with the University of Cologne. This program is for professionals with a minimum of four years of work experience, who are looking to master the fundamentals of business management and improve their leadership skills.
Scholarships
Rotterdam School of Management offers various scholarships for its Full-time MBA and Executive MBA programs.
Applicants to the International Full-time MBA at RSM will automatically be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships available for the International Full-time MBA program include the Force for Positive Change Scholarship (awarded to candidates with demonstrated experience in making a positive impact) and the Women in Business Scholarship (awarded to female candidates with strong career track records and leadership skills).
While the majority of Executive MBA students at RSM obtain company sponsorship, there are a number of available scholarships for Executive MBA candidates. These are the RSM Entrepreneur Award, the RSM Women in Business Award, the RSM Distinguished Expat in Business Award, and the RSM Distinguished Dutch in Business Award.
Fun fact
STAR is Rotterdam School of Management’s study association for business administration students. Founded in 1977, STAR currently has 6,500 members, making it the largest student-led study association in Europe.
STAR offers career start support, development and academic support, and social interaction opportunities. The STAR Management Week, for example, is the largest off-campus business and recruitment event in Benelux. Over 90 participating companies participate in this career event, including Rituals, Shell, PwC, Adyen, and L’Oréal. Another example is the RSM STAR Case Club, which provides consultancy training to RSM students. The top students are selected to compete against other business schools in international case competitions.
Social events organized by STAR range from karaoke nights to weekly drinks to international study trips.