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rotterdam school of management erasmus university international full-time mba 2011 critical thought practical action.

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join an mba programme at a globally-linked institution at rsm we generate ideas that lead to better and more sustainable ways of doing business while educating the leaders who will implement these ideas in practice at rsm you create your own future and you enhance the future of others rsm has a consistent ranking amongst europe s top business schools over 100 nationalities in its student body a place among the 1 of schools worldwide with triple crown accreditation over 40 years of experience in business and management education one of europe s top 3 research facilities rsm offers enhancement of personal skills through the personal leadership development programme application of theories learned through the living management consulting project enrichment of the chosen specialisation through the themed research international project underpinning of personal growth through one-to-one career coaching accredited by © 2009 rotterdam school of management,erasmus university the information in this publication is correct as of november 2009 but rsm reserves the right to make changes affecting policies fees curricula or any other matter announced in this publication without further notice no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from rsm 2

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welcome to rsm when i first arrived at rotterdam school of management erasmus university i realised that we have everything to get to the top rung of global business schools high quality management research top international faculty successful alumni around the globe and triple-accredited programmes recognised for their excellence in a variety of rankings in this overall embarrassment of riches our international full-time mba programme is the flagship of rsm education in one intense challenging and fulfilling year it provides you with the skills and knowledge of international business management more significantly this programme is an agent of personal and professional transformation while it is crucial to your future career to have a firm grasp of financial management for example the value-added proposition of the rsm mba is even more profound you will learn to understand yourself as a leader a person a thinker and a doer a member of an international network and an agent for creating and innovating the future of business bring all your ambitions aspirations drive and commitment to rotterdam you will change your career and your life i look forward to welcoming you to the rsm international full-time mba george s yip dean professor dr george yip is dean of rotterdam school of management erasmus university dr yip s career has spanned academia and business and he is the author of numerous books and articles he holds an mba and dba from harvard business school and a ba and ma in economics from cambridge university www.rsm.nl/mba 3

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enjoy a life-long return on your investment rsm s international full-time mba represents a considerable personal and intellectual challenge which is why it is recognised for the quality of its graduates with a strong emphasis on leadership development in an international environment companies governments and not-for-profit organisations worldwide know they can depend on rsm mbas to exhibit outstanding interpersonal and cross-cultural leadership skills rsm mbas thrive in any setting and outperform given even the toughest challenges by joining our programme you become one of these individuals ready to embark on an accelerated career trajectory prepared to make the switch from engineer to marketing manager a valued member of a prestigious business community that yields opportunities and knowledge for a lifetime the return on your investment is both immediate ­ and lifelong our programme is about empowering you with greater choice but it is also about how you approach the choices you make given our programme s advanced integration of the big issues facing global business today ­ environmental social and governance ­ it is our hope that these will be choices that can make a real and positive impact on the world in which we live dianne bevelander associate dean mba programmes at rsm jaap spronk academic dean mba programmes at rsm www.rsm.nl/mba 5

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learn to be a global thinker experienced in diversity every one of our mba participants has a unique background ensuring a rich diversity in our student body around 40 different nationalities are represented in the programme and as many professions industries value systems and experiences more than just international our participants represent diversity of virtually every social dimension that plays a hand in corporate relationships today diversity is a powerful learning vehicle during the programme you work in small groups on demanding projects that require intense collaboration and group management rsm limits class sizes to ensure interaction is intimate and chooses its students carefully to ensure that no one perspective or industry dominates discussions every individual must engage and work with difference of culture education industry gender experience and personal opinion recruiters value rsm mbas for their breadth of mind maturity and skills in the subtle art of global communication and cooperation when it comes to diversity our mbas are not just informed they are experienced mba 76 male 24 female 3 dutch 97 international 110 students class of 2010 6

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class of 2010 europe north america 19 31 asia 22 south asia 18 middle east africa 4 australasia 1 age distribution <25 years 25 to 30 years >30 years average age 7 68 25 28 work experience <3 years 3 to 6 years >6 years average experience 19 58 23 5 years academic background latin america 5 business economics engineering humanities law sciences/medicine other 36 32 6 4 4 18 www.rsm.nl/mba 7

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the rsm international full-time mba gives the opportunity to build a solid grasp of multicultural leadership competences and management skills necessary to succeed in today´s global business world cristina saura boza spanish mba10 8

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be the one to make a difference long before sustainability became part of the vernacular of virtually every business leader around the world rsm was looking towards a future where broader stakeholder management was the key to greater returns few business schools can match our track record when it comes to the integration of environmental social and governance issues into our teaching and research sustainability is an integral part of our mba programme it is not just added as an elective it is integrated in multiple dimensions across almost every functional business area projects and case studies highlight the better and fairer use of resources the ethical choices of leaders and the responsibilities of those with influence while economists and business leaders look to sustainable business models as the key to rebuilding and stabilising the world economy our mbas are ready primed to join a world that is seeking individuals with real knowledge of these issues and how they can affect shareholder value company performance reputation and returns rsm mbas big picture thinkers global players 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 institute s 2009-2010 edition of beyond grey pinstripes a biennial survey and alternate ranking of business schools the school ranks 1st in europe and 7th in the world we are looking for world class leaders and we believe that some students at rsm will be our future leaders with such international diversity it is great to recruit at rsm for ge global eeske hanrath hr manager general electric www.rsm.nl/mba 9

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emerge with the skills to inspire and engage 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 yourself in practice as at rsm leadership development pervades all areas of our mba programme from focused teamwork in class to leadership opportunities in student-organised clubs and conferences it is at its most intense in the personal leadership development programme a dedicated course that runs throughout the mba and develops your knowledge of the drivers of human behaviour ­ and allows you to enhance how you think about yourself learn how to engage others in your vision connect with peers and team members communicate your ideas motivate others build and manage relationships at rsm leadership development is both practical and intellectual not only is it focused on development of the power of persuasion but the substance ­ the thinking ­ behind the action this is why at rsm faculty members teach you the theory then give you the tools to create your own in class you communicate your ideas and then confront and evaluate the assumptions on which they are based in a world where there are no hard and fast rules at rsm you acquire the ability to think for yourself with no directives go beyond conventional wisdom and come up with new solutions within a framework where there are multiple stakeholders you acquire the ability to come up with world-changing ideas and the personal influence to turn these ideas into world-changing results rotterdam has a very specific power and influence in terms of european commerce and economics it is one of the continent s most important supply chain centres making it a highly relevant location for the study of international business jo van nunen chairman department of decision and information sciences professor of operations research and information sciences at rsm 10

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lead in international business a global school for global participants rotterdam school of management is part of the prestigious erasmus university rotterdam for over 20 years the rsm mba has enjoyed a reputation among europe s leading international business programmes students representing more than 40 nationalities converge at rsm to undertake the international full-time mba programme making it one of the most diverse schools in europe and with an unparalleled network of partnering organisations one of the most influential in the business community rsm has been ranked among the top business schools in europe and the world by international ranking organisations such as the financial times the economist and business week research that shapes business thinking at rsm research is not an abstract activity it s about generating fresh exciting thinking that changes the way global business operates within rsm s research institute ­ the erasmus research institute of management erim ranked among europe s top three institutes by the international media ­ 350 researchers contribute to create new knowledge in a number of disciplines while ten centres of expertise work directly with organisations to advance company innovation with a faculty including some of the world s most eminent business and management experts erim guarantees all our programmes a world-class academic foundation while ensuring the latest knowledge is incorporated into a practical business education that reflects the real issues underlying global business today 173 we are looking for people who have the breadth of mind to work in an international environment with diversity maturity and international work experience as rsm recruits their participants in much the same way it is natural to look here for such candidates it also appeals to me personally to have a relationship with my alma mater victoria visser mba class of 99 global talent manager hr finance ing group active researchers www.rsm.nl/mba 11

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careers class of 2010 consulting sales marketing finance accounting general management operations logistics management information systems mis other 27 27 25 10 5 3 3 industries class of 2010 financial services consulting technology consumer products manufacturing petroleum energy media entertainment government other pharmaceutical 20 14 14 13 11 7 6 6 5 4 12

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bringing you exclusive career opportunities at rsm you gain access to some of europe s best career resources via our mba career development office this team of professionals develop strong partnerships across industries to facilitate rsm mba recruitment they also work with you throughout the programme ­ and in a sense for the rest of your career ­ preparing you for the job market and bringing you exclusive career opportunities and that s just the short-term returns our mbas enjoy accelerated career trajectories their services are oriented towards helping you identify and attain your immediate mid-term and long-term career objectives this comprehensive process begins with self-analysis and profiling using individual coaching and career assessment tools you also have access to training in winning interview techniques networking and presentation skills this approach prepares you to make the most of the wide range of flexible and customised recruitment activities rsm offers its corporate partners · accenture with your mba sought after by major companies around the world mba career development is your connection to everything from that all-important first job to successfully managing your career for the rest of your working life · apm terminals · asml · boston consulting group · british petroleum · brown forman · deloitte · dsm · elsevier · greenwich consulting · hilti · ing · johnson johnson · kpmg · lg cns europe · merck · philips · pricewaterhousecoopers · roland berger · sony 2009 recruiters a sample of the companies that recruited rsm mba graduates in 2009 because they are recognised by senior managers as high-potential employees with advanced knowledge and tools their performance exceeds expectations return on investment the majority of our 2009 participants received and accepted a job offer before they graduated from the programme 88 has received an offer within three months of graduating almost all experienced a significant increase in salary rsm has the type of people we are looking for with the potential to grow within our company we see them as future leaders of philips dereck smit recruiter philips www.rsm.nl/mba 13

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inviting you into an exclusive community the size and quality of your network is crucial your mba at rsm connects you to a globally-dispersed network that will generate a wealth of social and business opportunities for the rest of your career friends for life there is no experience like an mba ­ and no comparison to the depth and breadth of connections that result your network will swiftly expand to include international and talented peers within the programme global high achievers these are individuals you want in your network new connections will form with executives from the companies that support rsm in multiple endeavours and events as well as the experts and authorities who teach in the programme by the time you graduate your contacts will span continents generations and industries alumni community these individuals represent only the innermost circle of the wider network of which you will become a part after graduation you join rsm s mba alumni community as well as the broader school-wide alumni community ­ 16,000 of some of the world s most successful executives at all levels of the corporate ladder in more than 80 countries around the globe annual class reunions regional chapter events discussion panels and conferences keep this network thriving and growing this community is a huge asset for each of its members wherever you are in the world you can tap into this resource of contacts advice expertise ideas and friendship lifelong learning and development activities such as `mba boost events ensure you stay up-to-speed on the latest management thinking and recapture that rsm-inspired thinking 31 worldwide alumni chapters rsm alumni are active in over 16,000 80 30 worldwide alumni countries exchange opportunities to a network of and universities with 100 business schools mba-specific partners 14

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the rsm mba is not only helping me to develop the business foundation necessary for me to achieve my career goals but is also increasing my entrepreneurial abilities to perform in a global emerging competitive market leo maia brazilian canadian mba10 my rsm experience is a journey of self discovery in a truly diverse community where world-wide experience is shared in one classroom nazli orsan turkish mba10 www.rsm.nl/mba 15

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