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ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTERASMUS UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

GUIDELINES 2014 - 2015MASTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

3Study Abroad Guidelines 2014 - 2015 Master Exchange Programme

Table of contents

Introduction 5

Meet the International Office 611.1 Location and opening hours 61.2 Contact persons at International Office 7

Frequently Asked Questions 922.1 Application 92.2 Where and how long? 92.3 Selection Criteria 102.4 Programme Abroad: costs, delay, workload, course level 112.5 After the exchange 122.6 Can I arrange my own exchange? 12

Exchange destinations: prepare! 1433.1 How do I choose an appropriate exchange destination? 143.2 SIN-online, Blackboard courses 143.3 Website of Host University 143.4 PIM Schools database 143.5 Neso information 153.6 Use Social Media! 15

Selection 1644.1 Selection criteria: study progress 164.2 Language skills / Proof of language level 174.3 Motivation 184.4 Students’ additional activities / Working experience 194.5 Interview 194.6 New master programme structure: time path for exchanges 19

Application - steps 2255.1 Application – three steps (timeline October 2013 – February 2014) 225.2 Selection process 235.3 Allocation of exchange slots: the good news or the bad news 245.4 Bad news: Waiting list 245.5 Celebrate the good news 25

Update by the International Office: July 2013

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula or

any other information published in this brochure. Students are kept informed through the SIN-Online channel “RSM Master

Exchange”, the relevant Blackboard pages “RSM Master Exchange”, RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015 (outgoing) and email.


EXCHANGE DURING YOUR MASTER PROGRAMME

Welcome to the Master Exchange Programme facilitated by the International Office ofRotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).

Information in this brochure is important for RSM students aiming for a master exchangeat one of our partner universities in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, NewZealand or Latin America.

International activities at RSM are established in co-operationwith our valued academic and corporate partners worldwide.RSM is proud to be the only Dutch member of the well-regarded network of CEMS, the global alliance in managementeducation and the Partnership in International Management(PIM). Master and bachelor students at RSM are able toparticipate in many exiting study abroad programmes, thanksto its network of bilateral partnerships that the InternationalOffice has built up with other business schools.

We hope you are one of those students who decides to take up thechallenge. Apply for our Master Exchange Programme!

The International OfficeRotterdam School of ManagementErasmus University

Introduction

Study Abroad Guidelines 2014 - 2015 Master Exchange Programme4

Between selection and exchange 2666.1 Selected – Statement of Acceptance 266.2 Letter of Acceptance from International Office 266.3 Confirmation from the partner university 266.4 Your application at the partner university 266.5 Blackboard “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015” (outgoing)

& pre-departure session 276.6 Re-enrolment master programme 276.7 Conversion proposal: What to do before and after the exchange 286.8 Update your student file 316.9 Cancellation of exchange 31

Money matters 3477.1 No tuition fee 347.2 Subletting your room during your exchange 347.3 Student grants and loans & reimbursement of OV student card 347.4 Erasmus+ (formerly known as Lifelong Learning / Erasmus Programme) 357.5 A.A. van Beek Fund scholarship 357.6 Find more grants and scholarships (Nuffic) 357.7 International Student Identity Card (ISIC) 36

The exchange 3788.1 Meet your hosts 378.2 Changes in courses upon arrival at partner school 378.3 Unforeseen Circumstances / Early departure 37

Languages 3899.1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 389.2 Language & Training Centre (LTC) & Language Tests 389.3 Equal language levels 40

Other useful contact information 4210

My checklist 44

Appendix I Overview of exchange destinations for master students 2014-2015 46

Appendix II Format conversion proposal 54

Appendix III More study abroad programmes at RSM 55


Ligaya Kasmo-Borgonje Programme manager Bachelor Exchange (incoming & outgoing)Room T5-30, Telephone +31 (0)10 408 2132Email: [email protected] days: Monday from 9:00 – 13:00 and Tuesday,Thursday, Friday from 9:00 – 17:00

Ellen VermeulenProgramme assistant exchange programmesRoom T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2398Email: [email protected] days: Monday from 9:00 – 14:30 and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 – 16:30

Marinelle Rozendaal Programme manager Master Exchange (incoming)Room T5-30, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2996Email: [email protected] days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00 – 17:00

Karin Valentijn Programme assistant Master Exchange Room T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2975Email: [email protected] days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 9:00 – 17:00

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Meet the International Office1

The International Office at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)is responsible for initiating, organising and co-ordinating international exchange andjoint / double degree programmes with international business schools and universities atbachelor and master level.

1.1 LOCATION AND OPENING HOURS

Location: Woudestein campus, T-building, 5th floorRooms: T5-24, T5-26 and T5-30General email address: [email protected] hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00Closed for lunch: Between 12:30-13:15 Appointments: Appointments are recommended as all staff members work part

time. Please see contact information below.

1.2 CONTACT PERSONS AT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Linda de Vries Head International OfficeRoom T5-24, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 1984Email: [email protected] days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridayfrom 9:00 – 14:30

Ellen van OeffelenAdministrative assistant (all programmes)Room T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2099Email: [email protected] days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridayfrom 9:00 – 17:00


The International Office deals with all kinds of questions from students every day. Wehave listed the most commonly asked questions and answers on the next few pages.Please check to see if the information you need is on these pages before contacting theInternational Office.

2.1 APPLICATION

How do I know if I am eligible to apply for the Master Exchange Programme?

See chapter 4 for all selection criteria.

Can I apply for more than one programme at the same time? (CEMS, DM2)No. You can only apply for one programme at a time. If you are not admitted tothe MSc IM-CEMS or Double Master Degree in Management (DM2) programmes,but you do meet all the requirements for the master exchange, you need to pickup your IM-CEMS or DM2 application files at the MSc Recruitment & AdmissionsOffice in room T5-12. Most partner schools’ nomination deadlines are on 1 May2014, so students should hand in all required documents before then. Pleasecontact Linda de Vries, Head of International Office, at [email protected] to find outif there are still exchange opportunities for the academic year 2014-2015.

I did my bachelor exchange. Can I apply for a master exchange as well?Yes, you are most welcome to re-apply, however it is the schools’ policy not toselect students to the same continent (except Europe and Asia) or to traditionalpopular exchange destinations twice.

See Appendix I.

2.2 WHERE AND HOW LONG?

Where can I go?More than 70 top business schools in Europe, Canada, Central and SouthAmerica, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia are open to you during yourmaster. These business schools and universities are all seen as some of the bestin their countries and are renowned worldwide. You will be asked to list threepreferred destinations in your application. Please do not list preferences youmight regret later, as cancellation costs can be up to ¤ 250.

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2.4 PROGRAMME ABROAD: COSTS, DELAY, WORKLOAD, COURSE LEVEL

Costs of a master exchange?As an exchange student, you do not have to pay tuition fees at the host university,though an exchange abroad always involves additional costs. The most commonadditional expenses are travels costs, visa and insurance, language courses andaccommodation, which are dependent on your destination and your personalexpenses. Some partner schools also require compulsory exchange fees whichcover campus facilities. There are, of course, student grants which can help youto reduce these extra costs.

See chapter 7.

Does an exchange imply study delay and extra tuition fee?Within the new master programme structure you need to be at RSM during springto participate in your thesis trajectory. This means that your exchange can takeplace in the autumn of 2014, at the end of your master programme. An exchangeinvolves some prolongation of your master and some extra tuition fee. However,you only pay for the months that you are still registered as a student at RSM. Anexchange or any other international experience is regarded as an indispensablepart of your business studies and investment in your personal development. Youwill benefit from the experience as soon as you start your career, locally orinternationally.

What is the minimum workload abroad?Within the new master programme structure, you can choose to replace one ofyour spring electives (6 ECTS) at the exchange university. Your minimum work -load remains 20 ECTS. All completed courses abroad, including a mention ofyour exchange university, will be stated on your grade certificate which belongsto your MSc diploma. Prior to the exchange, an approved proper conversionproposal (course plan abroad) needs to be handed in at the International Office.

See chapter 6 and Appendix II.

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Duration and period of term abroad?An exchange takes place during a semester, a trimester or on a quarterly basis,usually from late August to late December, or from January to May / June.However, academic calendars at international partner schools vary according totheir location, for example in Australia, India, New Zealand, Central and SouthAmerica, UK, Germany or Austria.

See Appendix I.

2.3 SELECTION CRITERIA

Are my average grades important in the selection process for an exchange?Each year the selection committee receives more applications than there areexchange places. Although the committee applies all selection criteria, there arealways applicants with more or less the same profile and applying for the sameschool. In such a case, the student with the highest scores will be selected. Youraverage grade is also important for the admission process at most of our partnerschools. Some universities, such as many in North America, only accept studentswith a certain average bachelor grade, usually 7.5 or higher. In addition, MBA-level programmes require a meaningful package of working experience and apass in the master core courses before admittance to their MBA programme.

See Appendix I.

Which language skills do I need at the host institution?At the time of selection (January-February 2014) and start of the exchange,students should have a certain standard of language skills according to theCommon European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). In everycase, your English should be fluent. If the school offers its business courses inEnglish and the local language, you will need proof of an advanced level in thelocal language (except for schools in Scandinavia, Portugal, Greece and Asia). Anexchange is a cross-cultural experience from which you will benefit most if youare able to mix with locals. In addition, at some schools the standard and varietyof courses in the local language is much better than those offered only in English.

See chapters 4 and 9, and Appendix I.


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Which course at what level?In general, when taking part in an international exchange, you will attend coursesfrom MSc, MBA or senior bachelor (fourth or fifth year) programmes at your hostschool, depending on details of the agreement between RSM and the partnerschool. In each case, the courses will be of a comparable level to your RSMcourses, which means they can count towards your RSM master programme.

See Appendix I for the level of courses abroad.

2.5 AFTER THE EXCHANGE

Do I have obligations after my exchange?Yes. You must hand in your academic study report and a transcript of your recordsfrom the host school.

Recognition of grades abroadThe International Office no longer converts grades obtained abroad into Dutchequivalents. In each case, your grade will be converted into a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Uponyour request the International Office will prepare you a document showing theequivalents of your grades obtained abroad.

2.6 CAN I ARRANGE MY OWN EXCHANGE?

The International Office does not support exchanges which are arranged bystudents for themselves. However, if you do want to arrange your own exchange orparticipation in a summer school and want to convert your grades into your homestudies, you should prepare an approved conversion proposal beforehand, just asyou would for a regular study exchange.

In addition, we advise students to first contact the International Office. Not allschools offer business courses which can replace RSM’s courses, and yourparticipation and resulting grades may not be recognised by RSM. Please alsotake into consideration the expense of participation in exchange courses orsummer schools as fees can be high.

See chapter 6.



3.5 NESO INFORMATION

The Netherlands Organisation for International Co-operation in Higher Education (Nuffic)is the Dutch organisation for international co-operation in higher education. It has“Netherlands Education Support Offices” (Nesos) in strategically important locations.The following website gives an overview of all Neso offices worldwide:www.nuffic.nl/en/about-nuffic/map_new.swf

3.6 USE SOCIAL MEDIA!

Social media channels are easy and available for everyone to use. For example, you couldcheck the RSM Exchange Students 2013-14 group on Facebook to contact our currentexchange students. For students going on exchange or coming to Rotterdam in 2014-2015 a new Facebook group will be launched after selection.

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Exchange destinations: prepare! 3

3.1 HOW DO I CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE EXCHANGE DESTINATION?

There are more than 70 exchange destinations to choose from, but it is very important toapply for the right ones. Please see Appendix I to check additional language andadmission grade requirements or to schedule a study exchange to synchronise with theRSM calendar. In general, each university’s website can provide you with the most up-to-date information on its programmes and courses, but you can also find detailedinformation on RSM’s Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange”.

3.2 SIN-ONLINE, BLACKBOARD COURSES

Important information on the Master Exchange Programme is also communicatedthrough:• SIN-Online channel “RSM Master Exchange”.• Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange”. Please enrol for this channel to find fact

sheets, including calendar, course and accommodation information, for all partneruniversities. You can also read exchange reports written by former exchange students.

• Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015” (outgoing), for which you willbe automatically enrolled once selected. This will provide you with specific informationneeded to prepare for your exchange.

• Emails from the International Office.

3.3 WEBSITE OF HOST UNIVERSITY

The host university’s website provides you with information about programmes andexchange programmes, accreditation and rankings, location, and accommodationoptions for international students.

3.4 PIM SCHOOLS DATABASE

Fact sheets for Partnership in International Management (PIM) network memberschools, including academic calendar, accommodation and application, are available onthe PIM website: www.pimnetwork.org.


4.2 LANGUAGE SKILLS / PROOF OF LANGUAGE LEVEL

When you hand in your application, no later than Friday 24 January 2014, you mustinclude proof of your level of language skills according to the Common EuropeanFramework of References for Languages (CEFR). Preferably you should take a testorganised by the Language & Training Centre (LTC) of the Erasmus University Rotterdam.You can find more information at www.eur.nl/ltc. If you hold a degree in a differentlanguage, please see chapter 9.3 for equivalent regulations.

If you are still participating in a language course at the time of the application deadline,please include proof of your language course registration and submit the result duringyour interview in February 2014.

You should take the language course and test in the teaching language of your firstpreferred partner school. If this school teaches in two languages, for example in Germanand English at the University of St. Gallen, then you should take the language test in bothlanguages. If the teaching language of your second preferred partner school is differentthan your first preferred destination, a proof of the language of your second choice isappreciated as well.

The more we know about your language skills, the better your chances of being selected.

4.2.1 Language levels at time of selection / exchange

At the time of selection At the start of your exchange

English B2.2 B2.2Spanish, French, German B1.2 B1.2

B2.1 *

Italian and Portuguese A2.2 A2.2 B2.1 *

* Level needed when courses are only available in the local teaching language and not (or hardly) in English as well.

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4.1 SELECTION CRITERIA: STUDY PROGRESS

Our selection criteria guarantee that every participating student has the right qualifica -tions and motivation to study abroad successfully. The selection procedure enables usto match students to suitable exchange slots available in the programme. The selectioncommittee applies these criteria to every student’s exchange application.

The following students are eligible for an exchange (status at the time of the selection onFriday 24 January 2014):

• current master students who started their master programme in January 2013• current master students who started their master programme in September 2013• current master students who started their second master programme in September

2013• General Management students who started their programme in September 2013

All applying students must have achieved a minimum average weighted grade of 6.5 intheir bachelor programme at RSM or another university.

Current master students must have completed their master core courses with an averageweighted grade of 7.0. In all cases, “late arrived” core course results can be still behanded in at time of interview in early February 2014.

PLEASE NOTE: The Master Exchange Programme is not open to students

participating in the MSc in Chinese Economy & Business programme.

For all students: • Your average weighted bachelor grade should surpass a 7.5 if you want to apply for

business schools in North America, and a 7.0 for traditional popular destinations (seeAppendix I).

• You must pass the required language level test or can show equal proof of yourlanguage skills required for the school you apply for. If you are currently enrolled in alanguage course, you must show proof of this course registration at the time ofapplication or interview.

• Your motivation is primarily based on the study programme abroad.• You are representing RSM abroad.


4.4 STUDENTS’ ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES / WORKING EXPERIENCE

The selection committee wants to learn more about your extra-curricular activities inaddition to your studies at RSM, so please include the most relevant activities or jobsthat you have done, or are still doing, for example:• any part-time or full-time jobs;• activities and responsibilities in a student association or society;• RSM activities in which you have participated or were responsible for;• voluntary activities in sports or in the community;• internships;• your own company.

Your extra-curricular information should show us that you are a mature, independent,flexible and responsible student.

4.5 INTERVIEW

Your 10-minute interview plays an important role in the selection process. During theinterview the selection committee will examine your application, your attitude and yourmotivation for the exchange destination(s). The interviews will be conducted in Dutch orEnglish. You are strongly recommended to bring one copy of your completed applicationform. There is no formal dress code for the interview, but you should feel comfortablewith your choice of clothes.

4.6 NEW MASTER PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: TIME PATH FOR EXCHANGES

RSM has implemented a new structure in its master programmes. The new structureensures that students finish their programme within one year. The master exchange willbe a bonus for those who complete their master courses and thesis trajectory in time.

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You don’t have to do the English test if:English is your mother tongue;

you have completed your pre-master or non-RSM bachelor studies in English (at least

three years);you have completed your entire secondary education in English;

you have passed the Quick Placement Test to enter the pre-master programme at

RSM and have level B2.2.

You don’t have to do other language tests if:you are a native speaker of the teaching language of your first preferred partner

school;you have completed your pre-master or non-RSM bachelor studies in the teaching

language of your first preferred partner school (at least three years); you have completed your entire secondary education in the teaching language of your

first preferred partner school.

NOTE:Please be aware that the above mentioned language requirements are used as ourinternal selection tool. After selection and being nominated, the partner school mayrequire additional proof of language skills, such as official TOEFL or IELTS scores.

See chapter 9 for more information on language courses, tests and comparable

language levels.

4.3 MOTIVATION

Your letter of motivation supports your application for exchange. It should be in Englishand no more than 1.5 pages. You should include:• a very short introduction about yourself;• your motivation for choosing your preferred exchange destinations;• why you are a suitable candidate for a study exchange, in which you could mention

international orientation, independence, and other international experiences;• How you will represent RSM and your country at the partner school. Complete the

following sentence: I WILL…


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The schedule below applies to current master students who started their masterprogrammes in September 2013:

September – December 2013 January 2014 February – June 2014 Autumn 2014

Core Course Core Course Research Skills Elective* Elective* Elective* Graduationor

Block 1 Block 2 January Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Master(11 ECTS) (11 ECTS) (4 ECTS) (6 ECTS) (6 ECTS) (6 ECTS) Exchange

Abroad

Thesis Trajectory Thesis Trajectory(16 ECTS)

* One of these elective courses can be done during the exchange.

NOTE:The MScBA in General Management programme lasts for 16 months. Therefore,students in the programme take part in their exchange in spring 2015, after they havecompleted their programme in December 2014.

• If you take part in a master exchange in the autumn of 2014, you will be awarded withyour MSc diploma in early 2015.

• All course components and the thesis need to be finished prior to going on exchange,with the exception of one 6 ECTS elective. This elective can be done abroad.

• RSM requires you to obtain 20 ECTS worth of credits during your exchange, eventhough you might have already gained all or almost all of your master programmeECTS. This is to make sure that you will excel academically at your exchangedestination. These extra courses will appear as extra-curricular on your gradecertificate belonging to your MSc diploma.

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October 2013: Start of MasterExchange Application online

Deadline MasterExchange

Application


Required attachments• Printout of the Osiris Studievoortgangsoverzicht (study progress review, including your

master grades at RSM) or the grade certificate of your bachelor programme completedelsewhere.

• A copy of the personal details page of your passport, including the photograph.• Proof of language proficiency, see paragraph 4.2.1.

Proof of your language proficiency can be handed in at your interview if the result is

not yet known at the time of your application. If this is the case, you should submit acopy of your language course or test registration document with your application.

5.2 SELECTION PROCESS

Initial selectionThe initial selection is based on your application form. Candidates who do not meet theselection criteria will take no further part in the selection process, and will be notified byemail before the end of January 2014.

Interviews If you have passed the initial selection, you will be notified of the date, time and place ofyour 10-minute interview by email. Interviews will take place on 6, 7 and 10 February2014. Please confirm your attendance at the interview to the administrative assistant of theInternational Office, Ellen van Oeffelen by email at [email protected] as soon as possible.

Matching of students and exchange placesWhen all interviews are concluded, the committee will proceed with selection and place -ment of candidates, taking into account the order of preferred universities. You may, ormay not, be granted a place at your preferred destination, depending on availability.The committee starts with selection for destinations with the greatest competition, forexample those with a high number of applications and few available places.

There is a competition for placements and the selection process for popular destinationswill be more rigorous than for other destinations. Selection is based on average grades,working experience, extra-curricular activities, study progress, motivation andperformance during interview.

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5.1 APPLICATION – THREE STEPS (TIMELINE OCTOBER 2013 – FEBRUARY 2014)

Step 1. Prepare your application:• Please read this brochure carefully. • Attend at least one information session on Thursday 17 October 2013, 13:00 - 14:00

in room LB-107 or Thursday 14 November from 15:30 onwards during the StudyAbroad Fair in C-hall, see SIN-Online.

• Subscribe to the SIN-Online channel “RSM Master Exchange”.• Register for the language level test or language course in good time at www.eur.nl/ltc. • Enrol in “RSM Master Exchange” on Blackboard.

Step 2. Complete your application online at www.rsm.nl/exchange/applicationInformation required in the online application:• Personal information, such as your contact details, student ID, uploaded picture, and

passport number.• RSM student status, such as year of enrolment, programme, results B1, B2, and

progress B3. • Language skills: test or course results or proof of registration, and secondary school

grades.• Details of prior or other education.• A maximum of three of your most relevant extra-curricular activities, such as an

internship, job, student association, RSM activities, or volunteer work.• State your three preferred destinations, and if you are open to alternative suggestions.• A preliminary proposal indicating your choice of courses at your preferred

destinations. This preliminary proposal can be changed after you have been selected.• Motivation letter.

Step 3. Submit a printout of your online application plus all required attachments tothe International Office (T5-24 or T5-26) before 17:00 on Friday 24 January2014

• You may submit the printout only after you have submitted your online application.Once submitted, no further alterations can be made.

• Keep another printout of your completed online application for yourself. Don’t forget tobring it to the interview.


5.5 CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS

Students selected for the RSM Master Exchange Programme celebrate the results witha social get-together. This is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow students who are goingto the same exchange destination as you, and also to meet students who are currentlydoing their exchange in Rotterdam. Here’s your chance to meet future study mates andask for more information from those already on exchange here in Rotterdam. You willautomatically receive an invitation for this event.

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Students with lower scores have smaller chances of winning a placement at their firstchoice destination. If unsuccessful, they will compete for places in their second andthird choice destinations.

5.3 ALLOCATION OF EXCHANGE SLOTS: THE GOOD NEWS OR THE BAD NEWS

The good news or the bad news? All students will be informed of their confirmed exchange places by the InternationalOffice on Friday 14 February 2014.

The good news is for students who are selected for an exchange programme abroad.

The bad news is for students who are not selected because:• they scored lower on the selection criteria than others for the same exchange place(s);• they only applied for one particular partner school for which there were better

applicants;• they were not open to alternative destinations;• they made a poor impression during the interview;• they didn’t show a proper plan for the progress of their study or language skills;• they didn’t demonstrate a solid motivation for the host university;• they failed to attend the interview and gave no good reason for doing so.

Students who are not selected will be notified by email the day before theannouncement.

5.4 BAD NEWS: WAITING LIST

If the selection committee has not selected you for any of your three preferreddestinations, but you have indicated that you are open to alternatives, you will beregistered on our waiting list. This means you can re-apply for any remaining availableexchange placements. A list of available placements will be sent to you by email afterstudents selected in the first round have confirmed or declined their offers; this takesplace between one and two weeks after the interviews.


Additional documents / fees required by the partner school might be: • a CV including one or more passport-sized photos;• an official TOEFL or IELTS language test result; • an official transcript of your home studies, available at the Central Student

Administration, room EB-29. Some schools also accept your Osiris printout in English,stamped by the International Office;

• a bank statement (yours or from your parents) showing sufficient financial means tocomplete your programme abroad. Make sure this is translated into English;

• a deposit for accommodation, you can usually send this by post or bank transfer;• fee for campus facilities;• proof of your health insurance.

6.5 BLACKBOARD “RSM MASTER EXCHANGE 2014-2015” (OUTGOING) & PRE-DEPARTURE SESSION

After selection you will be automatically enrolled on the Blackboard course “RSM MasterExchange 2014-2015 (outgoing)” so that you continue to receive important and usefulexchange information.

At the beginning of May 2014 a pre-departure session for all selected RSM masterexchange students will guide you through the practical side of the exchange process.For the date, please check the Blackboard course “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015(outgoing)” or the SIN-Online channel “RSM Master Exchange”.

6.6 RE-ENROLMENT MASTER PROGRAMME

In order to be exchanged to one of our partner universities you need to have the studentstatus. That requires you to re-enrol for your master programme through Studylink andSIN-Online.

As soon as you have been awarded with your MSc diploma you can start asking for arefund of your tuition fee for the remaining months of that particular academic year.

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6.1 SELECTED – STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE

After you have received the good news of your exchange destination, you have one weekto consider the offer and confirm your acceptance by submitting the statement ofacceptance form which was sent to you by email with the invitation to your interview.

6.2 LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

As soon as we have received your statement of acceptance, the International Office willsend you our letter of acceptance. This letter is important; it can be used to supportapplications for visas, study grants and for other purposes.

6.3 CONFIRMATION FROM THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

As soon as you have confirmed your participation by sending the statement of accep -tance, the International Office will send confirmation via email or an online system.Do not contact the host university before you have received your confirmation. Autumnexchange candidates will be confirmed by the partner school before 1 May 2014; springexchange candidates at the beginning of September 2014.

6.4 YOUR APPLICATION AT THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

Your selection for an exchange programme does not mean the application process iscompleted. Information submitted to the International Office for your RSM exchangeapplication will be kept for our own files and the International Office is not responsiblefor sending any further information needed by the partner school.

Some partner schools require you to complete their own application form and submit itbefore their deadline. This is your responsibility. They should also send you a letter ofacceptance and a general information package.


Step 3: Have your conversion proposal signed by academic director of yourmaster programme

The academic director of your master programme is the only one who can approve yourconversion proposal. Please include the following attachments to your conversionproposal before submitting it for the academic director’s signature:• description of each course including teaching methods, number of credits, course

code (if available) and required literature, and casebooks.

Most academic directors assign you a specific week to hand in this proposal, and you willbe informed of this at the start of the master programme. If you foresee problems inmeeting this deadline, for example if your course offer abroad is not yet known, youshould tell your academic director in advance. See chapter 10 for names and emailaddresses of academic directors.• Only use the form issued by the International Office, found on Blackboard course

“RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015”.• Hand-written proposals are unacceptable, so please fill out the proposal form

electronically and print it out.

Step 4: Hand in approved conversion proposal at International OfficeAfter your conversion proposal has been approved and signed by the academic directorof your programme, hand it in to Karin Valentijn, programme assistant, at theInternational Office room T5-26, together with descriptions of your courses. Yourproposal will be stored in your student file.

Step 5: This step is taken only when courses change at time of exchangeIf, at the start of your exchange, one or more courses have been dropped or you need tochange your courses, prepare a revised conversion proposal as soon as possible. Sendthis revised proposal to your academic director by email and ask for his or her approval.Please also send copies of everything, including your revised proposal and new approval,to Karin Valentijn by email at [email protected].

Step 6: After the exchange, you need to send a scan of your academic study report,transcript, and course certificates to Karin Valentijn at [email protected].

The sooner you do this, the faster you will receive your MSc diploma and can ask for atuition fee refund.

If your transcript has been sent directly to our office, you will be notified by email.

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6.7 CONVERSION PROPOSAL: WHAT TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER THE EXCHANGE

Students generally participate in courses abroad which replace one master programmeor free elective of 6 ECTS. In addition, they choose courses related to businessadministration which will be listed as extra free electives on the grade certificatebelonging to your MSc diploma. If you have already passed all of your master electives atRSM, you can convert the courses you passed while abroad into extra free electives.

The following steps help you to draw up the conversion proposal to have your coursesapproved before your exchange and converted afterwards.

Step 1: Choose the right coursesAfter your acceptance at the partner school, you will be told how to continue with yourapplication from the partner school, either by email or in the information package. Yourhost school should tell you about courses available during your exchange term. If not,email them yourself or check their website or factsheet on our Blackboard course “RSMMaster Exchange”.

Courses abroadAs an MSc student, you need to take (post)graduate courses or those of a levelcomparable to master courses. Courses abroad may not duplicate courses passed inRotterdam. You are not permitted to take credits or convert scores for language orculture courses.

Step 2: Prepare your conversion proposal: download form At least six weeks before your exchange starts, fill out your personal information and thecourses in the conversion proposal. This form can be downloaded from the Blackboardcourse: “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015 (outgoing)”. This format is shown inAppendix II.


The Examination Board and International Office reserve the right to adjust the value ofthe workload and grading of courses passed abroad.

For questions and handing and sending in your conversion proposal, study report and

transcript of records, please contact:Karin Valentijn, programme assistant Master Exchange Room T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2975 or email: [email protected]

6.8 UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FILE

Until the start of your programme abroad, you should keep your personal student fileupdated with grades and language test results which might arrive after the selectionround has taken place. Your file is in the International Office, room T5-26. TheInternational Office will check that you have fulfilled all selection criteria one monthprior to your departure.

6.9 CANCELLATION OF EXCHANGE

Being selected for an academic period abroad means that a student is aware of his or herrights and duties, which participation in the Master Exchange Programme implies.Students may not derive any rights, such as refunds, from allocated places in cases suchas negative travel advice or natural disasters in the country concerned. The InternationalOffice cannot guarantee a replacement exchange place, but will do its utmost to findone, if time allows.

Please report any cancellation to the International OfficeIt can happen that, due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, a student finds they canno longer participate in the Master Exchange Programme. If such a situation occurs,please inform Linda de Vries, Head of the International Office, by telephone and email assoon as possible. She will contact the partner university.

Cancellation FeeThe exchange of students is expensive and time-consuming for both RSM and the hostuniversities. Cancellation fees of up to ¤ 250 will be charged if participation in theMaster Exchange Programme is cancelled without a valid reason such as illness.

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The contents of your academic study report should be a minimum of two pages, and amaximum of four pages, according to the following format:

Chapter 1:• Personal information, including your email address.• Name of your master programme.• List of courses you participated in and your impression of these courses compared to

courses at RSM.• Description of your courses, including official course name and workload, course code

(if available), names of teaching staff, literature, method of teaching, number of classhours and self-study, and examination method.

Chapter 2:• Useful information about the partner school, such as accommodation, registration of

courses, and the international office.• Places to visit, such as restaurants, clubs, and tourist sites.• Other information you consider relevant for your successors, such as transportation,

how to reduce costs, and the do’s and don’ts.

When is your academic study report due?To avoid any delay in receiving your MSc diploma, we strongly recommend you to writethe academic study report during the end of your exchange abroad.

When is your MSc diploma awarded?You will receive your MSc diploma as soon we have received your academic study reportand transcript from the host university and when your conversion has been dealt with.

Some important notes:Study programmes of less than 20 ECTS will not be recognised or converted. Exchangesare not holidays.

It is essential that you submit your revised, approved and signed conversion proposal tothe International Office, as well your post-exchange documents, such as your academicstudy report and the transcript of records from your host school. If the transcript of yourstudy record has been sent to you directly, you must also submit a copy to theInternational Office.

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The following fees will be charged for exchange in autumn 2013 and spring 2014:

Cancellations before 1 May 2014 ¤ 50Cancellations between 1 May – 1 July 2014 ¤ 150Cancellations after 1 July 2014 ¤ 250

Students who cancel their exchange less than one month before the start of the

programme are accountable for any additional financial consequences for RSM.


7.4 ERASMUS+ (FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIFELONG LEARNING / ERASMUS PROGRAMME)

There is a new European education programme, it is called Erasmus+: The EU program -me for Education, Training, Youth and Sport. It is the successor of the Lifelong LearningProgramme. This programme financially supports students who will be exchanged touniversities in any EU and EEA/EFTA country. Students can not send in an applicationfor this grant individually. Therefore, after the exchange selection, the InternationalOffice makes sure that the Department of Student Affairs / Internationali sation (respons -ible for the administration of the Erasmus+ programme) receives a list of all selectedstudents eligible for this grant. The Department of Student Affairs will inform thosestudents how to proceed with their application for the Erasmus+ programme grant. www.nuffic.nl/studiebeurzen/leven-lang-leren-erasmus/erasmus-for-all (only in Dutch).

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

7.5 A.A. VAN BEEK FUND SCHOLARSHIP

Students who have been enrolled at the Erasmus University Rotterdam for at least twoyears can apply for this scholarship. Information can be found here:www.eur.nl/english/essc/moreaspects/studyabroad/funding

The International Office’s letter of confirmation is sent to you after selection, and canserve as proof that your exchange period counts towards your degree at RSM.

7.6 FIND MORE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (NUFFIC)

The websites www.wilweg.nl and www.wilweg.nl/financiering/beursopener of Nuffic(Netherlands organisation for international co-operation in higher education) are forstudents, researchers and staff looking for grants, scholarships and funds for a study,work placement or research abroad. Also check out www.scholarshipportal.eu

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A study period abroad always involves additional costs for students. The followinginformation may help you to reduce extra costs.

7.1 NO TUITION FEE

If RSM’s International Office has selected and confirmed you as an exchange student atone of our partner schools, you are exempt from paying tuition fees at the host university.

7.2 SUBLETTING YOUR ROOM DURING YOUR EXCHANGE

Subletting your room during your exchange period is also an option to reduce exchangecosts, and using your room will help us to accommodate incoming exchange students.

There is always a shortage of rooms from September to December. Students who want tosublet their room temporarily can use the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s housingwebpage: www.HousingAnywhere.com. This webpage has been developed to bringstudent accommodation supply and demand together without using intermediaries.

You can also interact with international exchange students coming to Rotterdam whomay want to rent your room via Facebook: “RSM Exchange Students 2014-15”. Thispage will be launched after the selection in March 2014.

7.3 STUDENT GRANTS AND LOANS & REIMBURSEMENT OF OV STUDENT CARD

Dutch students will continue to receive student grants and loans while abroad. Studentswho receive a student grant from DUO and who take components of their Dutchuniversity studies abroad are entitled to receive approximately ¤ 95 per month instead oftheir OV student card. Leisure travel time before or after your exchange programme isnot calculated in this period. To receive timely reimbursement you should submit yourrequest to the DUO at least two months before departure. Request forms are available atthe Erasmus Student Service Centre (ESSC) in the E-building, or on DUO’s websitewww.duo.nl/particulieren/reizen/buitenland.asp


8.1 MEET YOUR HOSTS

Partner universities will usually organise introduction days or programmes for you tomeet your fellow exchange students, and most probably the counterparts of ourInternational Office. Please introduce yourself to our colleagues abroad. If there is noformal introduction programme, then do visit the International Office at the partnerschool to introduce yourself.

8.2 CHANGES IN COURSES UPON ARRIVAL AT PARTNER SCHOOL

Upon arrival at the partner school you might have new information which means revisingthe courses previously agreed with your academic director. In such cases, you shouldsend a revised conversion proposal to your academic director. Check that your newconversion has been approved, inform Karin Valentijn in the International Office, andsubmit the approved and signed conversion proposal to her. It can also be submitted onyour return from exchange.

8.3 UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES / EARLY DEPARTURE

If an emergency situation or unforeseen event such as a natural disaster, illness orterrorism arises during your exchange, contact the International Office by [email protected] or by calling +31 (0)10 408 2099 / 2398 immediately. TheInternational Office will do its utmost to offer advice and assistance.

If you need to leave your exchange destination early for any reason, please inform theInternational Office at your host university and RSM’s International Office. An earlydeparture might affect how many courses and ECTS (minimum workload of 20 ECTS)you need to pass abroad, and could jeopardise conversion of your courses after yourexchange.

We cannot process conversion proposals which do not meet the minimum workloadunless there is a valid reason for an early departure.

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7.7 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)

The ISIC card allows students worldwide to prove their official student status to gainaccess to student benefits and discounts across nearly 130 countries. The services gofar beyond travel alone. ISIC cardholders benefit from more than 42,000 products,services or experiences in every stage and area of student life, including entertainment,software, travel, food, museums, educational courses and sports activities. For moreinformation, please visit www.isic.org


Language tests:The Language & Training Centre offers students several language tests:

ITP-TOEFLThe ITP-TOEFL (Institutional Testing Programme) is organised according to demand,and is intended to determine non-native speakers’ English language skills. Results fromthis examination are valid only for participation in the selection of the Master ExchangeProgramme. Once selected, the partner school might require an official TOEFL score.

IntakesIntakes are intended to determine which course you should take, and are offered fourtimes a year for all foreign languages courses that the Erasmus University provides. Youdo not have to participate in the recommended course if you have done an intake, butyou can use the result of your intake to prove to your faculty that you meet the languageproficiency requirements for an exchange or for admission to a master degreeprogramme.

Official TOEFL (strongly recommended) The TOEFL test is intended to establish the level of English of non-native speakers. Thereare two testing methods for official TOEFL examinations: internet-based (iBT) and paper-based (PBT). These are not offered by the university’s Language & Training Centre. For an official TOEFL test, please visit www.ets.org/toefl

IELTS (strongly recommended)IELTS tests all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. There aretwo testing centres, in Utrecht and Amsterdam, for students interested in passing IELTStests in the Netherlands. IELTS is accepted by thousands of organisations, includinguniversities, in more than 135 countries. The IELTS Global Recognition System will tellyou which organisation accepts IELTS and the scores they require. For more on IELTS,please visit www.ielts.org and www.bltc.nl.

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9.1 COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES (CEFR)

Your language skills are very important for all international study abroad programmes.You will attend business and management courses from the regular programme of thehost university; this usually means they will be in the language of the host country. RSMuses the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)to evaluate your language skills.

Levels of the Common European Framework (CEFR)A1 – Beginners level A2 – Pre-intermediate levelB1 – Intermediate level B2 – High intermediate levelC1 – Advanced level

9.2 LANGUAGE & TRAINING CENTRE (LTC) & LANGUAGE TESTS

Please visit the website of the Language & Training Centre and make sure you register ingood time for the language course and test:

www.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/language_coursesorwww.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/languagetest

Language coursesThe Language & Training Centre of the Erasmus University Rotterdam provides high-quality language courses for Dutch and international students. Please visitwww.eur.nl/ltc for more information.


German At time of selection / exchange At time of exchange if

if courses also taught in English courses are only taught in

German

www.eur.nl/ltc B1.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

www.goethe.de/ins/nl/ams/nlindex.htm Zertifikat Deutsch Zertifikat für den Beruf

www.testdaf.de TDN 3

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre B1.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

Italian At time of selection / exchange At time of exchange if


Italian

www.eur.nl/ltc A2.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

www.languagecourse.net CILS A2 CILS 2

www.languagecourse.net CELI 2 CELI 4

www.acad.it/en DELI A2 DILI B2

www.danterotterdam.nl Italian Intensive, level 1-2 Italian Intensive 3-5,

Dante Certificate

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre A2.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

Portuguese At time of selection / exchange At time of exchange if


Portuguese

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre A2.2 (CEF) B2.1

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9.3 EQUAL LANGUAGE LEVELS

English At time of selection and time of exchange

www.eur.nl/ltc LTC language result (intake) B2.2 (CEFR)

www.eur.nl/ltc ITP TOEFL 575

www.bltc.nl IELTS score of 6.5

www.ets.org/toefl TOEFL score of 600 (paper)

www.ets.org/toefl TOEFL score of 95 (internet)

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

or Certificate in Advanced English

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher

www.anglia.org Anglia result AcCEPT Proficiency - level 9

www.ibo.org IB diploma English A1/A2

Spanish* At time of selection / exchange At time of exchange if


Spanish


www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre D.E.L.E.: Diploma Nivel Inicial D.E.L.E: Diploma

Intermedio

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre B1.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

www.utrecht.cervantes.es/nl B1.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

French* At time of selection / exchange At time of exchange if


French


www.ciep.fr TCF; level 3: 300-399 credits Level 4; 400-499 credits

www.ciep.fr/delfdalf DELF / DALF: B1 DELF / DALF: B2.1

www.alliance-francaise.nl B1.2 (CEFR) B2.1 (CEFR)

hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre B1.2 (CEF) B2.1 (CEFR)

institutfrancais.nl/nl B1.2 B2.1


Stakeholder Management

Organisational Change & Consulting Professor Pursey Heugens,[email protected] Alexander Maas,[email protected]

Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC)Room E-building, ground floorTel. +31 (0)10 408 2323Website www.eur.nl/english/esscOpen daily 09:30 – 16:00

The ESSC can help with:• renewing your OV student card;• registering for a language test or course;• information on any practical matters for an academic period abroad, such as

visa and insurance;• statements of enrolment and other documents.

For questions about language courses and testsWebsite www.eur.nl/ltc Email [email protected]

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BA student advisorsWho Pim Visscher, Dini Leentvaar, Angelique van de MastRoom T5-25Tel. +31 (0)10 408 1891Email [email protected] Website www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

IBA student advisorsWho Thea den Hartog, Rally SchwachöferRoom T5-23Tel. +31 (0)10 408 9578Email [email protected] Website www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

Academic directors of RSM master programmes:Business Information Management Professor Eric van Heck, [email protected]

Supply Chain Management Dr Erwin van der Laan, [email protected]

Human Resource Management Dr Steffen Giessner, [email protected]

Entrepreneurship & NBV Dr Orietta Marsili, [email protected]

Marketing Management Dr Carlos Lourenço, [email protected]

Strategic Management Dr Raymond van Wijk, [email protected]

Finance & Investments Dr Marta Szymanowska,[email protected]

Management of Innovation Dr Paul Beije, [email protected]

Accounting & Control Professor Erik Peek [email protected]

Global Business & Dr Taco Reus, [email protected]

BEFORE EXCHANGE

If applicable: re-enrol for master programme through Studylink and SIN-Online.

Check if you need a visa to enter the host country.

Find opportunities to reduce your exchange costs, such as grants and subletting your

room.

Check your legal liability and health insurance.

Prepare conversion proposal using the form on the Blackboard course “RSM Master

Exchange 2014-2015 (outgoing)” and have this document signed by your academic

director. Then file it at the International Office.

Attend pre-departure session in April or May 2014.

Keep your student file updated until your exchange starts.

Check if you need to ask a fellow student to register you for special events, courses

and examinations during the time you are abroad.

Contact fellow students who are going to the same exchange destination.

DURING EXCHANGE

Introduce yourself at the international office of the partner school.

Register for your courses if you haven’t done so before.

If applicable, send in your revised conversion proposal and inform Karin Valentijn at

RSM’s International Office.

Keep RSM’s International Office informed of your exchange status, such as early

departure, unforeseen circumstances or just to let us know how you’re doing.

END OF / AFTER EXCHANGE

Make sure that you have not left unpaid bills for accommodation, internet, or other

matters.

Complete your conversion package: send in your academic study report by email to

Karin Valentijn at [email protected]. If your transcript of records is sent to you

directly by the host university, you should hand in a copy at the International Office.

Please see chapter 6.7.

My checklist

PRIOR TO APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Download or pick up the Study Abroad Guidelines, www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-

abroad/master-exchange.

Complete the online application form at www.rsm.nl/exchange/application.

Check deadlines and register for language course or test at www.eur.nl/ltc.

Consult the Blackboard course “RSM Master Exchange” and partner school websites.

Allow enough time to fill out your application form; incomplete application forms will

not be processed!

Deadline for submitting your application package is Friday 24 January 2014 at 17:00

at the International Office.

AT THE TIME OF SELECTION (FEBRUARY – MARCH 2014)

Check your student email to see if you have made it to the first selection (end of

January).

Check your student email for the date, time and place of your interview and confirm

(end of January).

Make sure you can show proof of your language skills.

Prepare yourself for the selection interview, motivation is very important! If applicable,

bring any results which were not known when you applied, such as core course and

language test.

Make sure you know the selection results on the day they are announced (date to be

confirmed), unless you have already been told that you have not been allocated an

exchange place.

AFTER SELECTION

Hand in statement of acceptance no later than one week after you have been told your

exchange destination.

Await information from the partner school, which should arrive three or four months

before the programme starts.

Fill out application forms and enclose required documents from partner school

according to its deadline.

Continue to improve your language skills, if applicable.

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EDHEC Business School 4 Master English B2.2 + French B1.2(Nice and Lille, France)Nice campus: finance. Lille campus: strategic management.Free language course available.

EMLYON Business School (France) 2 Master French B1.2 + English B2.2.50% of courses in English. Workload 27.5 – 30 ECTS. Official English proof needed at time ofapplication at Lyon.

HEC Paris (France)* 1 Master English B2.2 + French B1.2All Master courses in English.

IE Business School (Madrid, Spain) 2 Master Spanish B1.2 + English B2.2All Master courses in English. Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey) 2 Master English B2.2

Lancaster University (UK) 2 4th year bachelor English B2.2+ master

NHH (Bergen, Norway) 5 Master English B2.2

Reykjavík University (Iceland) 2 Master English B2.2

Saint Petersburg State University 4 Master English B2.2(Russia)

Stockholm School of Economics 3 Master English B2.2(Sweden)Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS in spring term.

UCL de Louvain 3 Master French B2.1 + English B2.2(Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium)Students can choose French and English courses.

UCL Mons (Belgium) 2 Master French B2.1 + English B2.270% of business courses in French, 30% in English.

University of Economics Prague 3 Master English B2.2(Czech Republic)

University of Cologne (Germany) 3 Master German B2.1 + English B2.2Wide range of English courses, though not all. Free German language course available prior to exchange.

University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) 3 Master German B2.1 + English B2.210 master degree programmes of which 5 are in English. Intensive German course available prior toexchange.

University College Dublin (Ireland) 1 Master English B2.2


Appendix I Overview of exchange destinationsfor master students 2014-2015

• For some popular schools we select only students who score higher than 7.0, these aremarked with 1 star *.

• At some partner schools students need an average weighted bachelor grade of 7.5 foradmittance to their programmes; these are marked with 2 stars**.

• Negotiations concerning student numbers run until February 2014, so the number ofavailable places may change by the time the selections are made.

• You will attend classes at bachelor (4th and 5th year courses), master or MBA level,depending on the partner school’s education system. In each case, the level iscomparable to our master level so courses from these programmes can always replacecourses from your home studies.

• RSM students applying for MBA level courses should have at least one year of relevantbusiness working experience.

• Please note that academic calendars in other universities may differ from ours.

Partner school Estimated Exchange Language requirements exchange slots programme level at start of exchange

EUROPE

Aalto University School of Business(Helsinki, Finland) 2 Master English B2.2Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

Aix-Marseille University 2 Master French B2.1 + English B2.2(Aix-en-Provence, France) Students can choose French and English courses.

Aston University (Birmingham, UK) 2 Master English B2.2Only exchange in term 1 or 2

Athens University of 3 4th year BSc / English B2.2Economics and Business (Greece) or Master HRM / MM

Copenhagen Business School 4 Master English B2.2(Denmark)Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

Corvinus University of Budapest 4 Master English B2.2(Hungary)



University of Iowa, 2 Master in Finance English B2.2Henry B. Tippie College of Business Master in Accounting(Iowa City, IA)**Only open to finance & accounting students

University of Michigan, Ross 1 MBA English B2.2School of Business (Ann Arbor, MI) **

University of North Carolina 4 MBA English B2.2at Chapel Hill (NC)**

University of Chicago 1 MBA English B2.2Booth School of Business**Quarter system, exchange of 10-12 weeks.

The University of Pennsylvania 4 4th year bachelor English B2.2Wharton School (Philadelphia, PA)** (undergraduate-master courses)Official proof of English needed at time of application at Wharton (TOEFL or IELTS).

CANADA

HEC Montréal 2 4th year bachelor / French B2.1 + English B2.2Master

French language course available prior to exchange. 50 business courses are offered in English inbilingual BBA programme.

McGill University (Montréal) ** 1 MBA English B2.2Two years working experience required.

Queen’s University (Kingston)** 2 Master / MBA English B2.2

York University, Schulich School 2 MBA English B2.2of Business (Toronto)**

University of British Columbia 2 Senior bachelor English B2.2(Vancouver) **

University of Calgary, Haskayne on hold MBA English B2.2School of Business **

Western University, 4 4th year bachelor English B2.2Ivey Business School (London, Ontario)**Exchange only possible in spring


Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) 5 Master English B2.2 + Italian A2.250% of business courses in English. Crash course in Italian available at the beginning of each semester.

Nova School of Business & 2 Master English B2.2Economics (Lisbon, Portugal)No Portuguese required

Catholic University of Portugal 4 Master English B2.2(Lisbon), FCEENo Portuguese required

University of Bath (UK) 2 4th year bachelor English B2.2

University of Manchester (UK) 2 Master English B2.2

University of Warwick (UK) 2 4th year bachelor) English B2.2

Warsaw School of Economics 2 Master English B2.2(Poland)

WU - Vienna University of 2 Master German B2.1 + English B2.2Economics and Business (Austria)Courses are offered both in German & English. German language course available prior & during semester.

USA

Brandeis University 4 MBA / Master English B2.2(Waltham, MA) **

Babson College (Boston, MA) ** on hold 4th year bachelor English B2.2Only open to MSc Entrepreneur students

Duke University 2 MBA English B2.2Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)**

Georgia State University 2 Master English B2.2(Atlanta, GA)**

UC Davis, 1 MBA English B2.2Graduate School of Management (CA)**Quarter system, exchange of 10-12 weeks.




AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

University of Melbourne ** 1 4th year bachelor English B2.2 Different academic calendar.

University of New South 2 4th year bachelor English B2.2Wales (Sydney) **Different academic calendar. RSM students need to score at least an 8 for English in secondary school.

University of Sydney** on hold Postgraduate or English B2.2600 level courses

Different academic calendar. RSM students need to score at least an 8 for English at secondary school.Students should have passed courses in English for 60 ECTS.

Otago Business School, University 1 4th year bachelor / master English B2.2of Otago (Dunedin, NZ)**Different academic calendar.


CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

ESAN (Lima, Peru) 4 MBA Spanish B2.1Short programme. Free Spanish language course available.

Fundaçao Getúlio Vargas 4 Master / MBA or PIM Portuguese B2.1 + English B2.2 (São Paulo, Brazil) Programme in English

for exchange students. 70% of business courses in Portuguese, 30% in English. For business courses in Portuguese, a Portugueselanguage proof is necessary. Portuguese language courses are available.

IESA (Caracas, Venezuela) 2 Master Fi+MM / MBA Spanish B2.1Most courses in Spanish, some in English. No Spanish language course available.

INCAE Business School 1 MBA Spanish B2.1 + English B2.2(San José, Costa Rica) Most MBA courses are taught in English.

ITAM (Mexico City, Mexico) 2 Master / MBA Spanish B2.1(depending on student’s profile)

Only 3-5 courses in English each trimester. Spanish language class available.

ITESM (Monterrey, Mexico) 2 Master / MBA Spanish B2.1 + English B2.2(depending on student’s profile)

Master programmes are offered in Spanish, only some regular courses in English.

Pontificia Universidad Católica 4 5th year bachelor / MBA Spanish B2.1de Chile (Santiago, Chile) (depending on student’s profile)95% of business courses are in Spanish, only 5% in English.

Universidad Torcuato di Tella 1 Master / MBA Spanish B2.1(Buenos Aires, Argentina)* (depending on student’s profile)Most courses in Spanish, some in English. No Spanish language course available.

Universidade Federal do Rio 2 MBA Portuguese B2.1 + English B2.2de Janeiro, Coppead (Brazil)English courses only available in 3rd + 4th term (July – October). Free Portuguese language course prior to 3rd term.




Shanghai Advanced Institute 2 MBA English B2.2of Finance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) For Master in Finance students only.

Tshinghua University School of 2 MBA English B2.2Economics and Management (Beijing, China)Not open to students with Chinese nationality.

Tel Aviv University, Leon Recanati 4 MBA English B2.2Graduate School of Business Administration (Israel)

Thammasat University 2 4th year bachelor / English B2.2(Bangkok, Thailand) master

Yonsei University 2 4th year bachelor / English B2.2(Seoul, South Korea) masterCheck calendar.

NORTH AFRICA

ESCA Ecole de Management 2 Master English B2.2 (Casablanca, Morocco)Prospective partner, though students may be selected for this school.


ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST

School of Management, 2 MBA English B2.2Fudan University(Shanghai, China)*Not open to Chinese citizens.

Gadjah Mada University 4 MBA English B2.2Management Programme (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Indian Institute of Management 2 MBA English B2.2Bangalore (India)Different academic calendar.

Indian School of Business 2 MBA English B2.2(Hyderabad)Different academic calendar.

KAIST College of Business 2 MBA English B2.2(Daejeon, South Korea)

Lignan University (Hong Kong) 2 Master English B2.2

Sun Yat-Sen University 2 MBA English B2.2(Guangzhou, China)

Management Development Institute 2 MBA English B2.2(Gurgaon, India)Check calendar.

National University of Singapore** 3 4th year bachelor English B2.2

National Chengchi University, 4 MBA English B2.2College of Commerce (Taipei, Taiwan)

Peking University, 2 MBA English B2.2Guangha School of Management (Beijing, China)




This brochure provides details of the Master Exchange Programme for master students.If you won’t be joining us on this exchange programme, we hope to welcome you on oneof our other programmes, such as:

Bachelor Exchange ProgrammeGain international experience during trimester 7 of bachelor 3 at one of our top partnerschools in Europe, North and Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.

www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/bachelor-exchange

International Business Project / Buddy ProgrammeThis is not a regular ‘study abroad’ option, but an exchange at your own business school.It entails participation in the Master Exchange Programme at RSM with our incominginternational exchange students during the autumn or spring term. The programme islinked to one of our 11 specialised master programmes. Like many of our incomingexchange students, you participate in a real-life International Business Project, worth 10ECTS instead of a master free elective.

www.rsm.nl/irp

Double Master Degree in Management (DM²) Gain two master degrees, one at RSM and a complementary one at one of the DM2partner universities: ESADE Business School, HEC Paris, University of St. Gallen, orBocconi University. This programme is linked to our master programmes in MarketingManagement, Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing, Finance & Investments,Strategic Management and Supply Chain Management.

www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/double-master-degree-in-management

MSc International Management / CEMS Gain a joint degree through this MSc programme which incorporates the Community ofEuropean Management Schools (CEMS) Master in International Managementcurriculum; a CEMS exchange is a compulsory component if you join the MSc IM / CEMS.

www.rsm.nl/master/msc-international-management-cems

Appendix III More study abroad programmes at RSM


Appendix II Format conversion proposal

CONVERSION PROPOSAL to be handed in BEFORE EXCHANGE!

Name student Student number e.g. 12345ab

Name RSM master programmeName RSM academic director Room Name exchange universityPlace exchange universityExchange period (month-month, year)Planned date of your home graduationContact person International Office at RSM Karin Valentijn

Room: T5-26Phone +31 (0)10 408 2975 Email: [email protected]

Exact name of courses Local Local ECTS To replace Grades obtainedregistered for at course credits (use course titles) (titles / codes)

host university

1. Name course 1 master programme To be completed2. Name course elective by International

+ fill out 1 or more Office(extra) master free electives

or

1. Name course 1 master free elective To be completed2. Name course + fill out 1 or more extra by International

master free electives Office

BEFORE EXCHANGE to be approved and signed by academic directorAcademic director: Date:

Do not forget to hand in the course descriptions when handing in your conversion

proposal!

AFTER EXCHANGE International Office use onlyExamination Board MScBA - Name: Signed as agreed:

Date:

Professor Eric Waarts, Signed as agreed:

Dean BSc / MSc programmes in Business Administration Date:

Do not forget to hand in the academic study report and transcript of records.

Accredited by

WWW.RSM.NL/MASTER-EXCHANGE

Rotterdam School of ManagementErasmus University

International Office

T Building: rooms T5-24, T5-26 and T5-30

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

3062 PA Rotterdam

The Netherlands

Tel.: + 31 (0)10 408 2099 / 2398

Fax: + 31 (0)10 408 9024

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad

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