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academic year 2010 ­ 2011 international business administration erasmus university rotterdam get started y ur future your choice

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contents 3 welcome 4 the netherlands 6 erasmus university rotterdam 8 rotterdam school of management rsm 10 bachelor international business administration 14 curriculum 20 after your bachelor s degree 22 student life in rotterdam 26 practical information 30 applications and admissions 35 come and meet us 38 who is who in the programme 39 useful addresses and websites

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welcome be prepared for global business welcome to the bachelor international business administration iba at the rotterdam school of management erasmus university rsm students join iba at rsm from all around the world and their reasons are as diverse as their backgrounds some are dutch students looking for a truly international business programme many come from asia america africa and from european countries and have chosen rsm because of its reputation and its location in the commercial heart of europe a great place to study international business while their backgrounds are diverse they all share one common goal ­ the desire to gain an in-depth understanding of global business at a business school that can really help them achieve their goals iba offers the ideal platform for these students it offers extensive international experience in the form of exchanges and internships a global student body a competitive tuition fee and content that is current relevant and designed to foster creative and critical thinking sincerely it is also a programme that is associated with a highly respected business school rsm is recognised in the top 25 schools in the world by the financial times our research institute is consistently ranked in the top 5 institutes in europe this reputation contributes to the fact that the bachelor international business administration bsciba is a qualification that is recognised amongst international recruiters in a world where the school and the degree you choose play a fundamental role in determining the next stage of your career iba at rsm is a powerful credential for young people looking to advance in business it also provides students prof.dr slawek magala chair bachelor international business administration with the necessary tools to innovate and improve on existing business practices ­ an important goal for the future we hope you find this brochure on the bachelor international business administration useful and we hope to have the chance to welcome you as a student of this unique programme 2­3

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the netherlands a nation of merchants and traders studying in the netherlands means living and learning in a cosmopolitan and mercantile country the netherlands has a founding history as one of the world s great trading nations the dutch created the world s first multinational company when they established the dutch east-india trading company in 1602 this also became the first company ever to issue stocks and bonds on the amsterdam stock exchange ­ one of the world s first ever stock exchanges with its strategic position close to europe s major commercial centres holland is now a popular destination for multinational companies such as philips shell and unilever and internationallyoriented financial institutions like abn amro bank ing group and rabobank in a recent report by the economist intelligence unit holland was named as one of the best countries in which centrally located rotterdam is a short stretch from some of europe s most magnificent cities ­ london paris berlin brussels and amsterdam with a major rotterdam `gateway to europe the city of rotterdam is located on the river maas and boasts the largest port in europe and the second largest in the world earning it the name gateway to europe a lively and cosmopolitan hub the city has attracted companies from around the world as a base for european and global business more wealth is generated in the square kilometre of the city centre than anywhere else in the netherlands to run a business today the netherlands is home to more than 160 different nationalities and the only country on the continent where english is widely spoken.

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a european business model after the 2004 enlargement with 10 new member states the european union now has the largest economy in the world and arguably one of the most diverse with contrasting cultures and economic regions the challenges of the eu are not unlike the complexities of global business innovation competition from emerging economies and the clash of different histories and visions this perspective is embedded in learning at rsm offering a unique european perspective of business ­ one that embraces diversity and complexity sustainability and corporate responsibility as a platform for global business international airport and a fast-train to paris passing directly through rotterdam s central station travel is easy affordable and convenient a 40-minute drive will take you to amsterdam a 90-minute drive to brussels and a three-hour drive to france or germany this central location makes rotterdam an ideal location for a business school a culture of tolerance the dutch are known for their tolerance of difference and their command of foreign languages english in particular this allows people from all corners of the globe to find a home away from home in holland the people in the netherlands form a colourful society full of cultural and ethnic variety with 160 nationalities living in the same area you will find the dutch friendly accommodating and quintessentially international in their outlook the netherlands the netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world some 17 million people live in an area of approximately 37,000 km2 sixty percent of the population lives in the western part of the country which is called holland this name is often used to refer to the netherlands as a whole 4­5

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get started erasmus university rotterdam about erasmus university rsm is the business school of the prestigious erasmus university erasmus university was founded in 1913 and is home to the first nobel prize winner in economic sciences jan tinbergen today the university is esteemed world-wide for its medical economics law and business segments in addition to rsm it hosts institutes including the erasmus school of economics and the erasmus mc university medical centre the university has some 3,500 academics and staff involved in teaching and research delivery and more than 20,000 students enrolled in preand post-experience programmes some 2,400 of these students are international and their number is growing each academic year as the business school of the university rsm is situated on the main campus ­ the woudestein campus the campus is modern leafy and contains the latest facilities including the auditorium the various departments of the university office the university library the sports complex and the erasmus expo congress centre it also hosts numerous shops restaurants cafes and the popular `in de smitse bar a modern leafy campus the erasmus university campus is split over two areas in rotterdam the `business campus is situated on the main campus on the eastern side of the city centre and the `medical campus including the teaching hospital is to the west of the city.

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desiderius erasmus 1469-1536 erasmus university was named after the great dutch humanist and philosopher desiderius erasmus known as the `first european born in rotterdam he significantly influenced the intellectual and cultural climate of the renaissance get started after finishing gymnasium in switzerland i wanted to continue my studies abroad and so i embarked on an extensive research into what different universities in europe had to offer the rotterdam school of management caught my attention as having a challenging well-reputed internationally-focused programme as well as the opportunity to develop myself further through sports and cultural activities being involved in the magazine of the faculty s student association star has broadened my knowledge of business journalism and allowed me to develop my creative skills at the same time there is always something to do in rotterdam and with the close-knit iba family there is always someone to do it with i would warmly recommend the experience to anyone i haven t looked back sofia surla serbia/switzerland australia 6­7 7­7

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rotterdam school of management rsm the rotterdam school of management is the business school of erasmus university founded in 1970 rsm has grown fast into one of the largest business schools in europe today it has over 7,500 students and is consistently ranked amongst the top business schools in europe the school has built up an extensive array of pre and post-experience programmes ranging from undergraduate courses to msc s and mba s and senior management training experience a global learning environment education at rsm from bachelor level to the mba has an outstanding academic reputation teaching focuses on real-world insights for real-world applications and is cross-disciplinary to maximise knowledge exchange across our programmes students are taught the latest knowledge in business and critical decisionmaking abilities because of this our degree programmes attract students from all over the world this same faculty at rsm are often both experts in their respective fields and consultants in the company sphere this means that students learn from inspired thinkers who understand corporate needs and are developing the knowledge for better and more sustainable business practice we believe in the power of new ideas rsm s research institute ­ the erasmus research institute of management erim ­ is ranked in the top five research institutes in europe research at erim represents some of the most influential new ideas in business ideas that are shaping business practice and policy around the world this new knowledge is fed into our programmes on an ongoing basis diversity is manifest in our teaching faculty and teaching methods and is considered a key component of learning at rsm by studying at rsm students join a life-long community of other business graduates who provide a powerful global network.

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rsm produces world-changing ideas and knowledge and graduates with the ability to succeed in international business 8­9

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bachelor international business administration the bachelor international business administration aims to educate students in the effective management of international companies the bachelor international business administration at rsm will prepare you for international business like no other programme one of an elite group of international bachelor programmes the iba is taught in english to a global classroom that includes students from over 80 different countries with extensive international exchange opportunities and classmates representing a select group countries afghanistan albania algeria argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan bangladesh belarus belgium bolivia brazil bulgaria cameroon canada cape verde china colombia croatia cuba czech republic denmark ecuador el salvador eritrea estonia finland france georgia germany ghana greece guatemala guinea haiti hong kong hungary iceland india indonesia iran iraq ireland israel italy japan kazakhstan kenya

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culturally-diverse environment ­ the hallmark of business today the programme is offered to a select number of students chosen according to their international background and education which creates a learning environment that is charged with differing world views and the energy of motivated students interested in improving the way we do business students acquire an in-depth knowledge on how organisations are operated as well as analytical and critical decision-making abilities learning cultivates creative innovative thinking about business processes student profile due to its location in holland dutch students are an important group in the programme however they are selected on their international ambition from around the world the iba is your chance to be prepared for global business before you even step out of the classroom in the bachelor international business administration students learn leadership skills in a global and a considerable number of them boast extensive international experience the international business administration programme attracts students from all over the world below an overview is given of the various countries they originate from countries korea south kyrgyzstan latvia lithuania malaysia mexico moldova morocco mozambique nepal netherlands netherlands antilles nicaragua nigeria norway pakistan palestina peru philippines poland portugal romania russian federation rwanda serbia and montenegro sierra leone singapore slovak republic slovenia somalia south africa spain surinam sweden switzerland taiwan thailand tunisia turkey turkmenistan ukraine united kingdom united states uruguay uzbekistan venezuela vietnam yugoslavia zambia iceland 10­11

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name of programme international business administration title/degree bachelor of science bsc international business administration degree type undergraduate pre-experience number of credits 180 ects programme offered in current form since september 2000 duration of programme three years full-time language of instruction english government funded scholarships available no rsm scholarships available please check www.nuffic.nl/international-students scholarships for a range of scholarships available for international students numerus fixus no but all applicants participate in a selection procedure admission requirements secondary school diploma english proficiency selection criteria government funded for eea-students non government funded for non-eea students croho-code 50952 accreditation within the netherlands required get started international background motivation and ambition grades application deadline 15 may 2010 eea and non-eea students start of programme first week of september 2010 number of students enrolled previous year 384 number of applicants previous year 1.012 percentage of international students previous year 61 number of nationalities previous year 49 largest populations dutch german chinese bulgarian french indonesian gender balance previous year 45 female 55 male fully accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao international accreditations on purpose aacsb the association to advance collegiate schools of business full-term 5 years equis the european quality improvement system full-term 5 years amba the association of mbas full-term 5 years international memberships pim partnership in international management cems community of european management schools tuition fee 2010-2011 eea students appr d 1,700 euro non-eea students d 7,750 euro coursework is graded through the internationally-recognised european credit transfer system ects one ects point is equivalent to 28 study hours one academic year comprises 60 ects a semester takes 30 ects a trimester is 20 ects

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get started all my life i have been living in my home country bulgaria but i have always wanted to continue my higher education in an international environment i decided to come to the netherlands and especially to rotterdam not only because this is a hub of international trade and transport but also a renowned academic and educational center the program at iba at rsm offers you a truly international environment and gives you an opportunity to experience many fields of the business world in my second year i had the chance to work as a mentor at the university trying to share my knowledge and experience with the first year students and help them with their transition in iba i strongly believe that the mentor program is beneficial for every new student since the students get provided with insights and valuable advice about the practical side of the program over my two years in iba i met many interesting young people from across the world and learned how to work in a team of people that have completely different backgrounds but share the same drive and motivation to succeed iba provided me with a strong academic knowledge and multicultural experience which i am anxious to apply in practice during my upcoming internship in brussels next trimester mariya lazarova bulgaria 12­13

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curriculum the international business administration programme offered by the rotterdam school of management takes a broad approach and is research-driven it is deemed important that students take at least two courses within each of the functional areas in the domain of business hence fields like finance accounting marketing operations personnel and strategic management show up at various moments in the bachelor programme as a research university we have made sure that not only teaching staff is actively involved in high-calibre academic research but that this is also reflected in the way courses are taught alongside students will be well-prepared for a scientific and academic attitude towards the business contents they encounter during studies credit points the study load is specified in credit points an academic year consists of 60 ects european credit transfer system one credit point is the equivalent of 28 hours and includes lectures reading preparation for tests exams and the writing of papers first year students are introduced to the field through the course introduction to international business this course provides an overview of production marketing organisation financial and information processes economics is studied in more detail in microeconomics and macroeconomics and finance and accounting is an important part of the programme in international business the people who work in a firm are vital resources and owners of highlyrelevant knowledge behaviour in organisations is studied at an introductory level in an organisational behaviour course operations management highlights primary processes within firms product development purchasing sales and production courses in quantitative methods techniques mathematics statistics and a skills trajectory offer supporting sciences that are required in academic training skills development during your first year you have the opportunity to take a skills development course this course offers training in it skills communicative skills presentations discussions study skills such as reading and listening as well as writing skills and time-management skills you will need these skills when working in multicultural groups as from your second trimester you will be working on a business plan for a real firm you will work with other students in small groups and give a final presentation for an audience of colleagues

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programme bachelor year 1 trimester 1 introduction to int business qm&t mathematics methodology organisational behaviour skills 1 it 5 4 3 6 2 trimester 2 operations management qm&t statistics strategic business plan microeconomics markets skills 2 effective business communication 5 4 3 5 trimester 3 foundations of finance and accounting 6 international investment trade 4 strategic business plan macroeconomics institutional context skills 3 academic writing 3 5 2 3 bachelor year 2 trimester 1 quant decision making philosophy of science org theory dynamics business-society management 6 3 6 5 trimester 2 applied business methods strategic management ccm int case management accounting 6 6 2 6 trimester 3 int marketing research marketing management ccm int case corporate finance technology for managers 3 5 3 5 4 bachelor year 3 trimester 1 international exchange or rsm minor or internship language elective 20 15 15 5 trimester 2 research training 6 trimester 3 bachelor thesis financial accounting supply chain management innovation management 6 5 5 4 human resource management 5 business information management 5 foundations of business law 4 14­15

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