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 welcome! A DAY IN THE LIFE
GREETINGS FROM THE
ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT,
Valeria Arispe,
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FULL- Peruvian
TIME MBA PROGRAMME.AT RSM OUR CORE
VALUES OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY
AND CRITICAL THINKING GENERATE IDEAS
AND EDUCATE LEADERS THAT CREATE
BETTER WAYS OF DOING BUSINESS.

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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?
DIVERSITY 8 How can the programme help me to grow?
ALUMNI 10 How can I keep in touch with RSM?
CAREERS 11 What are my career prospects?
ROTTERDAM 12 How will I fit into life in the Netherlands?
LEADERSHIP 14 Who will teach me?
ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS 16 How do I apply and what is my investment?
COME AND MEET US 18 What if I have more questions?
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 START OF MBA / MASTERS IN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE *

TERM 3
CURRICULUM MID JUNE - AUGUST
Advanced career options
In Term Three your new skills will be tested in the
Living Management Consulting Project where you will
TERM 1 work with a real client on real-world business issues.
You will also give your studies a truly international
JANUARY - MARCH perspective by joining an International Study Tour.
The foundations of management TERM 2 In this term you will also start to make study choices
to influence the direction of your career. Your choice
Your first term builds a strong foundation in business
fundamentals. This focus on the development of analytical
APRIL - MID JUNE out of three specialisations will enhance your expertise
The practice of management by strengthening your understanding of key issues such
and critical decision-making skills is the basis of successful
Term Two contains a more in-depth examination as corporate finance, marketing, managing change,
business practice. Classroom and group work takes place in
of the functional areas of successful business with governance and strategy.
an atmosphere of challenge, sharing and diversity. Also, the
Personal Leadership Development Programme (PLD) that specialised disciplines. You will discover insights Living Management Consulting Project
is the foundation of your career transformation starts here! and tools to understand and use successful business Themed Research International Project (TRIP)
strategy and contemporary concepts related to
Personal Leadership Development strategic management, using case studies and Career Concentration -
Quantitative Platform for Business discussions. select one advanced course:
Organisational Behaviour Advanced Corporate Finance
Managerial Accounting Personal Leadership Development Advanced Marketing
Management Science Strategic Management Advanced Strategy
Human Resource Management Financial Management
* For more information about the MFM Dual Degree
Business, Society and Sustainable Development Economic Environment of Business
programme please read the insert attached at the back
Operations Management
of this brochure or visit www.rsm.nl/mfmdualdegree
Marketing Management

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Classes Monday-Thursday

12 Months
4 Terms
24 Courses 9.30-16.30 hrs Career Fridays

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TERM 4 HIGHLIGHTS TERM 3 & 4
AUGUST - DECEMBER
MBA Electives and exchange opportunities Living Management Consulting Project:
During Term Four you will choose five elective courses from an extensive list. The Living Management Consulting Project
These will support and strengthen your career concentration choice from Term is an intense week-long project that requires you
Three and allow you to gain the breadth of knowledge you need for general and your team to devise a solution to a business
management positions, or those where you are managing at a higher level within problem. The challenges are the same as those
your established area of expertise. You can choose an international elective in the faced by every consultancy company. In this high
form of a one week international study trip to expand your understanding of local pressure situation, success depends on your ability
to pull together as a team, recognise each others
business practice and to immerse yourself in a new social economic and cultural
strengths, manage differences, pool abilities and
environment. Exchange places are available for students to study Term Four electives form a strategy to professionally present to your
at one of our international partner schools, such as Wharton, Melbourne Business client within the deadline.
School, IE (Instituto de Empresa), and CEIBS (China-Europe International Business
School). A complete list of partner schools can be found on our website. Themed Research International Project (TRIP):
You will have the opportunity to expand your
understanding of business in a different economic
Choose five elective courses
and cultural environment via the international
from a list that could include: immersion trip. You will attend guest lectures
Strategic Value Management Consulting Elective and spend time in another country visiting
Financial Engineering Strategic Finance and Value Creation international organisations.
E-Marketing Supply Chain Management
Brand Management Entrepreneurship RSM MBA Kilimanjaro Leadership Project: This
Private Equity Business Negotiations Women Empowering Women Leadership elective is
designed to be a transformative experience where
participants master key leadership competencies,
including understanding and using power, team
building and communication. Offered as an elective
in the fourth term and led by experienced climbers,
YOUR FUTURE CAREER the Kilimanjaro Leadership Project is offered to
female students in all RSM MBA Programmes.
Exchange opportunities to a network of
100+ business schools and universities
with more than
40
MBA-specific partners
Dual Degrees Canada and China: An outstanding
opportunity exists for students aiming to do business
in or with Canada or China. RSM offers two Dual
Degree opportunities; one with Sauder School of
Business, University of British Columbia (UBC)
and one with the Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK). The dual degree Programmes are offered
in two parts; the first half followed at RSM covers
the foundations of management and the practice of
management terms and the second half includes
an advanced part and is completed at either UBC
or CUHK.
China Elective: RSM offers the exciting possibility
of doing an international immersion focused on
Doing Business in China and Global Business
Competition. The objective of the course is to learn
about Chinas dynamic economyandbusiness environ-
ment through practical learning and conversations
with academics and local business leaders. This
international immersion trip will take place for one
week in Shanghai and will consist of classes and
company visits or a cultural visit.
MBA/Masters in Financial Management Dual
Degree - see insert.
WHAT WILL
I learn?
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 PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (PLD)
AT RSM WE BELIEVE THAT LEADERS ARE BORN AND THEN THEY ARE MADE.
Nowhere will you find an MBA programme more focused
on developing your abilities as a future leader, nor as many
opportunities to apply them in practice.
Theory
Leadership development helps you to understand how
to build and manage relationships. At the core of your
MBA is the Personal Leadership Development Programme,
a dedicated course that runs throughout the year to develop
your knowledge of the drivers of human behaviour and
the thinking behind the action. You will learn how to
communicate your ideas, engage and motivate others
and connect with peers and team members.
HOW CAN I FIND THE SKILLS
to inspire and engage?
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Practice
In class, you confront and evaluate the assumptions on
which your ideas are based, gaining the ability to think for
yourself and go beyond conventional wisdom to generate
world-changing ideas. You also gain the personal influence
to turn these ideas into actions. Intensive workshops and
interactive sessions help you to identify ways in which
to build on your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses.
Group work, case studies, in-class exercises and discussions
help you to reflect on your attitudes and behaviours.
Receiving feedback from your peers will give you an
opportunity to re-examine your actions with the prospect
of improving your personal skills in a low-risk environment.
SUSTAINABILITY

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

Sustainability & The RSM MBA Sustainability & The Netherlands

RSMs MBA graduates are individuals with real knowledge
of sustainability and how it can affect stakeholder value,
company performance, reputation and returns. This is
because few business schools can match the track record
of RSM when it comes to the integration of environmental,
social and governance issues into our teaching and
research. As your studies progress from the fundamentals
of business management to specialised analysis and
planning you will discover the principles of sustainability
finding the next strategic competitive advantage through
sustainable routes.
Businesses across the Netherlands are embracing the
use of sustainable themes, solutions and technologies.
Rotterdam is set to become the international testing
ground for innovative energy and water management as
it and the rest of the Netherlands prepares to adapt to
the long-term changes caused by climate change.
Every day more innovative businesses and knowledge
institutes are springing up in the citys 1,600 hectare
Stadshavens Rotterdam port area ready to take on the
challenges that sustainability awareness generates.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
has demonstrated significant leadership in integrating
social, environmental and ethical issues into its MBA
programme, according to the Aspen Institutes 2011-2012
edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and
alternate ranking of business schools.
The school ranks 3rd in Europe. Furthermore RSM recently
received Net Impact Gold Chapter Standing, an award for
commitment to social and environmental themes in course-
work, extracurricular activities, career services, and more.

Good water supplies are essential for manufacturing beverages, so consideration of

the environment is an important challenge in my work. RSM is strong on teaching CAN MY MBA HELP BUSINESS TO

be sustainable?
about sustainability. In my opinion, every company must do something towards
sustainability; I think its very likely that in the very near future companies will have
to submit an environmental statement each year as well as a financial statement.

Keiji Sawa, Japanese, MBA13

Brand Manager, Suntory Group Japanese drinks and beverages company

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 DIVERSITY

HOW CAN THE PROGRAMME

help me to grow? Diversity in class

Class sizes are limited to ensure interaction is intimate
and students are carefully selected to work together so no
single perspective or industry dominates the discussions.

During the programme, you work in groups of approximately

RECRUITERS VALUE RSM MBAs FOR Diversity in learning
Over 40 different nationalities are represented in the RSM
THEIR BREADTH OF MIND, MATURITY AND MBA programme. This diversity is enriched by the unique
background of every one of our MBA participants.
SKILLS IN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
With such a broad spectrum of individuals contributing
AND COOPERATION. WHEN IT COMES TO to the School, RSMs MBA echoes the diversity of
DIVERSITY, OUR MBAs ARE NOT JUST almost every social dimension influencing corporate
relationships: professions, industries, value systems and
INFORMED, THEY ARE EXPERIENCED. experiences. We believe it is a powerful vehicle for learning.
six on projects that require intense collaboration and team
management. Every team incorporates six different cultures,
educational and industry backgrounds, experiences and
personal opinions as well as gender diversity.
Diversity in our values
RSMs values of critical thinking, sustainability and
innovation differentiate it from other business schools.
Our focus on total diversity in our class composition and
learning philosophy is the embodiment of these values.

The RSM MBA has really changed my life in a very short space of time sounds trite, but its true. Ive been I chose to do theRSMMBA to reach my
opened up to a whole new set of friends, a network of amazing diverse people, and incredible access to new borders. But the peopleand environment
job opportunities. The RSM alumni network allows you to call someone who works anywhere in the world, at RSMsupported me not only to reach
and say, you work for a great company, I want to find out more, and they are very open to hearing from you. them, but also to cross them.

Alex Dalley, Australian, MBA12 Mari Enzensberger, Finnish / German,

Winner Independent / AMBA Student of the Year Award 2011 MBA11

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CLASS OF 2014

Age Distribution Work Experience Academic Background

< 25 years 3% up to 3 years 3% Economics & Business 41%
25 to 30 years 57% 3 to 6 years 51% Engineering 36%
30+ years 40% > 6 years 46% Humanities 2%
Law 2%
Average age: 29 Science / Medicine 10%
Other 9%

Geographic Distribution Class of 2014

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 ALUMNI
Alumni membership comes with global benefits
After graduation you join RSMs MBA alumni community
and your contacts will span continents, generations and
industries. Your network can generate social and business
opportunities with international and talented peers
throughout your career.
Alumni mentoring
The MBAMentor Programme involves around 100 alumni
who have put themselves forward to mentor our current
full-time MBA students. The formal relationship between
student and alumni will officially last for a year but delivers
value and connection for a lifetime. Alumni taking part
share their knowledge of corporate culture and give
useful insights into their industries or functional areas.
HOW CAN I KEEP IN TOUCH
with RSM?
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Not least, the mentor-mentee relationship can help
students break into new job functions and aid career
advancement, especially as the employment market
has become increasingly competitive.
Alumni Affinity Groups
Alumni Affinity Groups are industry-specific groups
that bring together RSM alumni who share the same
professional sphere. A professor from the relevant RSM
Department helps anchor each Affinity Groups activities
in the latest research, while the impetus for organising
networking and other events comes from the Affinity
Group members themselves.
28,000
35 worldwide alumni chapters
worldwide alumni
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Identify and attain your objectives Short-term return on investment Top Recruiters 2012
At RSM, you gain access to some of Europes best The majority of our participants receive and accept a job A sample of the companies that recruited
career resources via our MBA Career Development Centre. offer before they graduate from the programme. Over 85% RSM MBA graduates in 2012:
This team of professionals will work with you throughout of our graduates accept offers within three months after
the programme and in a sense, for the rest of your graduation and nearly 100% within six months. Also, almost Align Technology KPMG
career preparing you for the job market and assisting all experience a significant increase in salary. And those are Amazon Nike
you in creating your own exclusive career opportunities. just the short-term returns. Our MBAs enjoy accelerated Cisco Philips
career trajectories because they are recognised by senior Credit Suisse Samsung
The comprehensive process begins with self-analysis managers as high-potential employees. Deutsche Bank Shell
and profiling, using individual coaching and career Emerson Vodafone
assessment tools. You also have access to training in Career coaching Henkel World Bank
interview techniques, networking, and presentation skills. Embarking on an MBA is no small undertaking. However, Infosys
The Career Development Centre also develops strong there are still many challenges ahead, particularly if you
partnerships across industries to facilitate RSM MBA wish to change career direction or industry. In order to
recruitment. They are your connection to many resources assist your progress and decision-making, you have access ERAL
that you will need to achieve that all-important first job to one-to-one career coaching from one of RSMs career GENGEMENT
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 ROTTERDAM

ROTTERDAM IS A MODERN CITY AND HOME TO EUROPES LARGEST COMMERCIAL

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

Rotterdam: The heart of a trading nation Rotterdam: Exciting place to live

London Rotterdam has been a hub of European trade and commerce
Rotterdam for over 400 years. So it is no surprise that the Netherlands
Paris
Berlin founded the worlds first multinational company, the Dutch
East-India Trading Company or VOC. Rotterdams history
Madrid
and its position as the gateway to Europe makes it an ideal
location for the study of international business.
Rome Rotterdam: Centre for global commerce
Today, the Netherlands is amongst the worlds top ten
exporters and amongst the top four in the European Union.
Within reach of all the continents largest and most profitable
markets, the Netherlands is a nation of international
entrepreneurs and business people. Multinationals head-
quartered here include Philips, Shell, Unilever and ASML
as well as financial institutions like ING Group, Rabobank
and ABN AMRO.
Rotterdam is not just an exciting place to live: it is one of
the worlds most diverse cities. 174 nationalities live and
work side by side in this modern metropolis, bringing
with them all the benefits of a truly multicultural society,
from restaurants and ethnic food stores to festivals and
events. Rotterdam is famous for its music, architecture,
cinema, dance and theatre. Each year, the city hosts the
International Film Festival, North Sea Jazz festival and
the exuberant Caribbean Summer Carnival.
Rotterdam: Gateway to Europe
Exploring Europe is easy. Capital cities such as London,
Paris, and Brussels are just a short train ride from
Rotterdam. Amsterdam, known for its vibrant nightlife,
is also just a short distance from RSMs campus and
the train connections are active 24 hours a day.

5th largest exporter of goods in the world Major exports machinery, transport equipment,

chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs, services 174 nationalities, top 20 worlds most budget friendly cities,

one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands, entrepreneurial city

4th largest port worldwide, largest port in Europe

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STUDENT LIFE
AT RSM, YOU WILL FIND THE TALENTED AND AMBITIOUS INDIVIDUALS GATHERED TOGETHER TO THINK IN INNOVATIVE
WAYS AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY IN A CO-OPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE WAY.
Student Clubs
The RSM MBA programme has a highly active
student association which includes over a dozen clubs
and associations as well as a charity foundation.
Some of the most active groups include: strategy
and consulting club; finance and investment club;
marketing and communications club; women in
management club; sustainability club; diversity club;
the sports club and the International Culture and Social
Club. These groups promote the culture and spirit of
RSM, provide opportunities for networking and learning
from externals through activities like speaker panels,
company visits and competitions and generally
contribute to the high quality of student life at RSM.
HOW WILL I FIT INTO
life in the Netherlands?
Social Events Supporting you and your family
Social activities and sports events are a major part Having a family is no barrier to studying at RSM.
of the MBA class bonding experience. Some annual events The Netherlands is a safe and welcoming multicultural
include the mid-term ski trip; Amsterdams Queens Day country for students with families and with its 86%
celebration; a trip to the international Keukenhof flower English-speaking population an easy place to fit in.
festival; participation in the MBA Olympics in Paris; There are excellent international schools in the
MBA Sailing Regatta; Rotterdam Marathon; International Rotterdam area so your childrens education is
Food Festival; Latin week; Chinese New Year and the uninterrupted, plus a wide range of international
on-going competition for best national party. clubs and groups providing social support for partners.
University Facilities
Our MBAs also enjoy being part of a much larger
university and campus with its additional facilities
and services. You will have access to a large sports centre
with open-air tennis courts, squash court and an impres-
sive cardio centre plus shops, cafes, bars, restaurants
and extracurricular activities including language courses,
dance classes, guitar lessons and cultural tours.
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 LEADERSHIP

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Rankings
WHO WILL

teach me?
RSM is among the top tier of business schools with more
than 40 years experience in business and management
education. It ranks consistently as a reputable institution in
many of the global MBA rankings, reflecting the high regard
for its full portfolio of MBA programme offerings by institutions
such as The Financial Times, Business Week, The Economist
and Beyond Grey Pinstripes.

Accreditation
RSM is one of the 1% of business schools worldwide
accredited by all three international, independent
accreditation committees: the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB
International), European Foundation for Management
Development (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA),
as well as regional accreditation bodies.

Research
RSM is also home to one of Europes top three business
research facilities, Erasmus Research Institute of Management
(ERIM), as well as a world leader in research and teaching
on sustainability. ERIM is one of the worlds largest and
most-cited business school faculties with 350 researchers
creating new knowledge in ten specialised research centres
and initiatives.
With a faculty including some of the worlds most eminent
business and management experts, ERIM guarantees a
world-class academic foundation for RSMs MBA programmes.

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 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 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.
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 succesfully. In our
MBA programme, this theoretical premise is infused with practical value
through the experience and diverse background 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
ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP
For me, leadership is about developing a clear vision of our strategy
and communicating it to stakeholders. As Dean of RSM, I want
to step up the pace at which we nurture our alumni and corporate
relations. I am committed to ensuring that our research is a source of
impactful knowledge and education that addresses specific managerial
challenges. This means leading by example and using the principles of
servant leadership, rallying support throughout the school, as well as in-
spiring and motivating people so that we are able to execute the strategy.
Steef van de Velde, Dean, RSM
Leadership is currently a much used word. At RSM our goal is to
clarify what true leadership is and assist our participants in developing
themselves as successful and strong leaders for the future global economy.
We focus on inspirational and motivational skills so that they learn how to
effectively lead others, give them the opportunity to experience being
comfortable with being uncomfortable in challenging situations.
Dianne Bevelander, Associate Dean MBA Programmes, RSM
In an increasingly interconnected world, variety and diversity are
growing exponentially and so are differences in views andinterests.
This growth creates both threats and opportunities for all future leaders.
Leadership in this new era will focus less on function and process and
more on inspiring people to bring the best of their diversity together to
create results that are valuable. The impact of these leaders will be an
evolutionary leap in the way companies do business.
Jaap Spronk, Academic Dean MBA Programmes, RSM
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PPLIC /
ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS ATION

How to apply Living costs

Applications for the programme starting in January
2014 will be received until 4 November 2013. RSM
has a rolling admissions process. Applicants can apply
throughout the year and decisions are made year round.
For more information on documentation, forms for
downloading or our online application process, please
visit our website www.rsm.nl/mbaapplication.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the MBA programme you must be
able to demonstrate:
u An international outlook:
the ability to interact and work with people from
significantly diverse cultures and backgrounds.
u English proficiency:
strong knowledge of English. If English is not your
first language, a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score may
be required to support your application.
u Personal qualities:
leadership potential, strong communication skills,
drive, maturity, creativity, adaptability, independence
and self-confidence.
The monthly living costs for a single student living in
Rotterdam on a full-time basis have been estimated at
1,500. This includes books, housing, living costs and
health insurance***. Living costs are higher if you are
accompanied by your partner and / or children.
Helping you relocate
At RSM we aim to make your move to the Netherlands
as smooth as possible, even down to picking you up
at the airport and finding the right accommodation for
you and your family through the RSM Housing Office.

u Professional achievements and goals: Tuition fees Our Registrars Office is here to support you in
a minimum of three years post-graduate work The cost of tuition for the International Full-time your entry visa and student residence permit on
experience and clear professional targets that MBA Programme starting in 2014 is 44,000. arrival (if applicable).
you have set for yourself.
u Academic excellence: Date Payment Amount
a university degree or equivalent, together Registration Deadline Registration Deposit 5,000**
with a recent GMAT / GRE report*.
13 December 2013 1st instalment 19,500
nd
30 April 2014 2 instalment 19,500

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

my investment?
** Please note: An initial non-refundable deposit of 5,000 is required to secure your
place on the programme. This is due on your registration deadline date as stated
in your offer letter.
*** 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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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Each year candidates from across the globe who
have demonstrated leadership potential may be awarded
scholarships to attend RSMs International Full-time MBA
Programme. Please note that admissions decisions are not
affected by scholarship applications. There is also a range
of financial aid possibilities to help you fund your MBA.

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MBA / MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE

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The business school that thinks

and lives in the future
IN THE EVER CHANGING THE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
Therefore, we have decided to implement a rigorous Dual

BUSINESS LANDSCAPE, Degree Programme by combining the International Full-time

MBA and Masters in Financial Management (MFM) Programme

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR for those of you that really need to excel in your career in
Finance. The Dual Degree will grant you access to a wealth of
BETTER, MORE EFFICIENT corporate partners, a solid international academic education
in general management and a profound insight into finance on
AND MORE EFFECTIVE WAYS a managerial level. Furthermore it will provide an empirical
background complemented by practical reasoning. This revo-
OF EDUCATING THE NEXT lutionary programme will provide you with our accredited MBA
degree and a post-graduate MSc in Financial Management.
GENERATION OF BUSINESS
LEADERS...
CURRICULUM APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS
During the first two terms the Dual Degree you will follow all The application procedure and admission requirements for
required courses in the Full-time MBA Programme as well as the Dual Degree are the same as for the International Full-time
two extra courses. The third and fourth terms will be devoted to MBA except for the GMAT requirement where a minimum
MFM courses in finance, after which the fifth term is devoted to score of 600 and above (or GRE equivalent) is mandatory.
a thesis (internship being optional). A specialised international
financial study tour will also be part of the Dual Degree. TUITION FEES
Graduation day is the same as for the Full-time MBA Programme. The cost of tuition for the International Full-time MBA
Programme starting in 2014 is 44,000. An additional cost
Some of the courses in the Dual Degree include: Principles of 12,000 will be charged for the Dual Degree Programme.
of Finance; Financial Accounting & Analysis; Financial
Management; Computational Finance; Fixed Income & DATE PAYMENT AMOUNT
Asset Allocation; Financial Markets Theory & Portfolio Registration Deadline Registration Deposit 5,000 *
Management; Financial Econometrics & Empirical Finance; 13 December 2013 1st instalment 23,000
Risk Management. Please see the curriculum overview 30 April 2014 2nd instalment 28,000
for when courses take place.
* Please note: An initial non-refundable deposit of 5,000 is required to secure your place on
the programme. This is due on your registration deadline date as stated in your offer letter.
Personal Leadership Development
Research Methodology
Case Studies in Finance & Ethics
Career Development Activities

MBA term 1 curriculum Principles

TERM 1 of Finance

Financial
TERM 2 MBA term 2 curriculum
Accounting
& Analysis

TERM 3 Living Study Tour Financial Management Portfolio

Management Markets Principles of Simulation
Consulting Theory & Computational Game
Project Portfolio Finance

TERM 4 MFM Risk Fixed Income Financial

Electives Management & Asset Econometrics
Allocation & Empirical
Finance

TERM 5 Thesis
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