ROTTERDAM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT ERASMUS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

GUIDELINES 2014 - 2015 MASTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

The business school that thinks and lives in the future

Table of contents Introduction

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Meet the International Office 1.1 Location and opening hours 1.2 Contact persons at International Office

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Frequently Asked Questions 2.1 Application 2.2 Where and how long? 2.3 Selection Criteria 2.4 Programme Abroad: costs, delay, workload, course level 2.5 After the exchange 2.6 Can I arrange my own exchange?

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Exchange destinations: prepare! 3.1 How do I choose an appropriate exchange destination? 3.2 SIN-online, Blackboard courses 3.3 Website of Host University 3.4 PIM Schools database 3.5 Neso information 3.6 Use Social Media!

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Selection 4.1 Selection criteria: study progress 4.2 Language skills / Proof of language level 4.3 Motivation 4.4 Students’ additional activities / Working experience 4.5 Interview 4.6 New master programme structure: time path for exchanges

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Application - steps 5.1 Application – three steps (timeline October 2013 – February 2014) 5.2 Selection process 5.3 Allocation of exchange slots: the good news or the bad news 5.4 Bad news: Waiting list 5.5 Celebrate the good news

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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.

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Between selection and exchange 6.1 Selected – Statement of Acceptance 6.2 Letter of Acceptance from International Office 6.3 Confirmation from the partner university 6.4 Your application at the partner university 6.5 Blackboard “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015” (outgoing) & pre-departure session 6.6 Re-enrolment master programme 6.7 Conversion proposal: What to do before and after the exchange 6.8 Update your student file 6.9 Cancellation of exchange

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Money matters 7.1 No tuition fee 7.2 Subletting your room during your exchange 7.3 Student grants and loans & reimbursement of OV student card 7.4 Erasmus+ (formerly known as Lifelong Learning / Erasmus Programme) 7.5 A.A. van Beek Fund scholarship 7.6 Find more grants and scholarships (Nuffic) 7.7 International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

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The exchange 8.1 Meet your hosts 8.2 Changes in courses upon arrival at partner school 8.3 Unforeseen Circumstances / Early departure

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Languages 9.1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 9.2 Language & Training Centre (LTC) & Language Tests 9.3 Equal language levels

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10 Other useful contact information

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Welcome to the Master Exchange Programme facilitated by the International Office of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). Information in this brochure is important for RSM students aiming for a master exchange at one of our partner universities in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Latin America. International activities at RSM are established in co-operation with our valued academic and corporate partners worldwide. RSM is proud to be the only Dutch member of the wellregarded network of CEMS, the global alliance in management education and the Partnership in International Management (PIM). Master and bachelor students at RSM are able to participate in many exiting study abroad programmes, thanks to its network of bilateral partnerships that the International Office has built up with other business schools. We hope you are one of those students who decides to take up the challenge. Apply for our Master Exchange Programme!

The International Office Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University

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My checklist

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

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Appendix II Format conversion proposal

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Appendix III More study abroad programmes at RSM

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EXCHANGE DURING YOUR MASTER PROGRAMME

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

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LOCATION AND OPENING HOURS

Location: Rooms: General email address: Opening hours: Closed for lunch: Appointments:

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

Woudestein campus, T-building, 5th floor T5-24, T5-26 and T5-30 [email protected] Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 Between 12:30-13:15 Appointments are recommended as all staff members work part time. Please see contact information below.

CONTACT PERSONS AT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Linda de Vries Head International Office Room T5-24, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 1984 Email: [email protected] Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 – 14:30

Ellen Vermeulen Programme assistant exchange programmes Room T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2398 Email: [email protected] Working 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 2996 Email: [email protected] Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00 – 17:00 Karin Valentijn Programme assistant Master Exchange Room T5-26, Telephone: +31 (0)10 408 2975 Email: [email protected] Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 9:00 – 17:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The International Office deals with all kinds of questions from students every day. We have 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 the International 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 to the 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 pick up your IM-CEMS or DM2 application files at the MSc Recruitment & Admissions Office in room T5-12. Most partner schools’ nomination deadlines are on 1 May 2014, so students should hand in all required documents before then. Please contact Linda de Vries, Head of International Office, at [email protected] to find out if 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 to select students to the same continent (except Europe and Asia) or to traditional popular exchange destinations twice.  See Appendix I.

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WHERE AND HOW LONG? Where can I go? More than 70 top business schools in Europe, Canada, Central and South America, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia are open to you during your master. These business schools and universities are all seen as some of the best in their countries and are renowned worldwide. You will be asked to list three preferred destinations in your application. Please do not list preferences you might regret later, as cancellation costs can be up to ¤ 250.

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2 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 to their location, for example in Australia, India, New Zealand, Central and South America, UK, Germany or Austria.  See Appendix I.

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SELECTION CRITERIA Are my average grades important in the selection process for an exchange? Each year the selection committee receives more applications than there are exchange places. Although the committee applies all selection criteria, there are always applicants with more or less the same profile and applying for the same school. In such a case, the student with the highest scores will be selected. Your average grade is also important for the admission process at most of our partner schools. Some universities, such as many in North America, only accept students with a certain average bachelor grade, usually 7.5 or higher. In addition, MBAlevel programmes require a meaningful package of working experience and a pass 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 the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). In every case, your English should be fluent. If the school offers its business courses in English and the local language, you will need proof of an advanced level in the local language (except for schools in Scandinavia, Portugal, Greece and Asia). An exchange is a cross-cultural experience from which you will benefit most if you are able to mix with locals. In addition, at some schools the standard and variety of 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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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 common additional expenses are travels costs, visa and insurance, language courses and accommodation, which are dependent on your destination and your personal expenses. Some partner schools also require compulsory exchange fees which cover campus facilities. There are, of course, student grants which can help you to 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 spring to participate in your thesis trajectory. This means that your exchange can take place in the autumn of 2014, at the end of your master programme. An exchange involves 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. An exchange or any other international experience is regarded as an indispensable part of your business studies and investment in your personal development. You will benefit from the experience as soon as you start your career, locally or internationally. What is the minimum workload abroad? Within the new master programme structure, you can choose to replace one of your spring electives (6 ECTS) at the exchange university. Your minimum workload remains 20 ECTS. All completed courses abroad, including a mention of your exchange university, will be stated on your grade certificate which belongs to your MSc diploma. Prior to the exchange, an approved proper conversion proposal (course plan abroad) needs to be handed in at the International Office.  See chapter 6 and Appendix II.

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2 Which course at what level? In general, when taking part in an international exchange, you will attend courses from MSc, MBA or senior bachelor (fourth or fifth year) programmes at your host school, depending on details of the agreement between RSM and the partner school. In each case, the courses will be of a comparable level to your RSM courses, which means they can count towards your RSM master programme.  See Appendix I for the level of courses abroad.

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AFTER THE EXCHANGE Do I have obligations after my exchange? Yes. You must hand in your academic study report and a transcript of your records from the host school. Recognition of grades abroad The International Office no longer converts grades obtained abroad into Dutch equivalents. In each case, your grade will be converted into a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Upon your request the International Office will prepare you a document showing the equivalents of your grades obtained abroad.

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CAN I ARRANGE MY OWN EXCHANGE? The International Office does not support exchanges which are arranged by students for themselves. However, if you do want to arrange your own exchange or participation in a summer school and want to convert your grades into your home studies, you should prepare an approved conversion proposal beforehand, just as you would for a regular study exchange. In addition, we advise students to first contact the International Office. Not all schools offer business courses which can replace RSM’s courses, and your participation and resulting grades may not be recognised by RSM. Please also take into consideration the expense of participation in exchange courses or summer schools as fees can be high.  See chapter 6.

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3 Exchange destinations: prepare! 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 to apply for the right ones. Please see Appendix I to check additional language and admission grade requirements or to schedule a study exchange to synchronise with the RSM calendar. In general, each university’s website can provide you with the most up-todate information on its programmes and courses, but you can also find detailed information on RSM’s Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange”.

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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

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USE SOCIAL MEDIA!

SIN-ONLINE, BLACKBOARD COURSES

Important information on the Master Exchange Programme is also communicated through: • 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 partner universities. You can also read exchange reports written by former exchange students. • Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015” (outgoing), for which you will be automatically enrolled once selected. This will provide you with specific information needed to prepare for your exchange. • Emails from the International Office.

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NESO INFORMATION

Social media channels are easy and available for everyone to use. For example, you could check the RSM Exchange Students 2013-14 group on Facebook to contact our current exchange students. For students going on exchange or coming to Rotterdam in 20142015 a new Facebook group will be launched after selection.

WEBSITE OF HOST UNIVERSITY

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

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PIM SCHOOLS DATABASE

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

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4 Selection 4.1

SELECTION CRITERIA: STUDY PROGRESS

Our selection criteria guarantee that every participating student has the right qualifications and motivation to study abroad successfully. The selection procedure enables us to match students to suitable exchange slots available in the programme. The selection committee applies these criteria to every student’s exchange application. The following students are eligible for an exchange (status at the time of the selection on Friday 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 in their bachelor programme at RSM or another university. Current master students must have completed their master core courses with an average weighted grade of 7.0. In all cases, “late arrived” core course results can be still be handed in at time of interview in early February 2014.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS / PROOF OF LANGUAGE LEVEL

When you hand in your application, no later than Friday 24 January 2014, you must include proof of your level of language skills according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). Preferably you should take a test organised 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 different language, 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 during your interview in February 2014. You should take the language course and test in the teaching language of your first preferred partner school. If this school teaches in two languages, for example in German and English at the University of St. Gallen, then you should take the language test in both languages. If the teaching language of your second preferred partner school is different than your first preferred destination, a proof of the language of your second choice is appreciated 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

 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 (see Appendix I). • You must pass the required language level test or can show equal proof of your language skills required for the school you apply for. If you are currently enrolled in a language course, you must show proof of this course registration at the time of application or interview. • Your motivation is primarily based on the study programme abroad. • You are representing RSM abroad.

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At the time of selection

At the start of your exchange

Spanish, French, German

B2.2 B1.2

Italian and Portuguese

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B2.2 B1.2 B2.1 * A2.2 B2.1 *

English

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

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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

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STUDENTS’ ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES / WORKING EXPERIENCE

The selection committee wants to learn more about your extra-curricular activities in addition to your studies at RSM, so please include the most relevant activities or jobs that 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.

 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

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

first preferred partner school. NOTE: Please be aware that the above mentioned language requirements are used as our internal selection tool. After selection and being nominated, the partner school may require 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.

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

MOTIVATION 4.6

Your letter of motivation supports your application for exchange. It should be in English and 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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NEW MASTER PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: TIME PATH FOR EXCHANGES

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

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4 The schedule below applies to current master students who started their master programmes in September 2013: September – December 2013 Core Course

Core Course

Block 1 (11 ECTS)

Block 2 (11 ECTS)

January 2014

February – June 2014

Research Skills Elective* January (4 ECTS)

Block 3 (6 ECTS)

Thesis Trajectory

October 2013: Start of Master Exchange Application online

Elective*

Elective*

Block 4 (6 ECTS)

Block 5 (6 ECTS)

Autumn 2014 Graduation or Master Exchange Abroad

Thesis Trajectory (16 ECTS)

Deadline Master Exchange Application

* 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 have completed their programme in December 2014. • If you take part in a master exchange in the autumn of 2014, you will be awarded with your 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, even though you might have already gained all or almost all of your master programme ECTS. This is to make sure that you will excel academically at your exchange destination. These extra courses will appear as extra-curricular on your grade certificate belonging to your MSc diploma.

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5 Application - steps 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 Study Abroad 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/application Information 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 to the International Office (T5-24 or T5-26) before 17:00 on Friday 24 January 2014 • 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 to bring it to the interview.

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Required attachments • Printout of the Osiris Studievoortgangsoverzicht (study progress review, including your master grades at RSM) or the grade certificate of your bachelor programme completed elsewhere. • 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 a copy of your language course or test registration document with your application.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Initial selection The initial selection is based on your application form. Candidates who do not meet the selection criteria will take no further part in the selection process, and will be notified by email before the end of January 2014. Interviews If you have passed the initial selection, you will be notified of the date, time and place of your 10-minute interview by email. Interviews will take place on 6, 7 and 10 February 2014. Please confirm your attendance at the interview to the administrative assistant of the International Office, Ellen van Oeffelen by email at [email protected] as soon as possible. Matching of students and exchange places When all interviews are concluded, the committee will proceed with selection and placement of candidates, taking into account the order of preferred universities. You may, or may not, be granted a place at your preferred destination, depending on availability. The committee starts with selection for destinations with the greatest competition, for example those with a high number of applications and few available places. There is a competition for placements and the selection process for popular destinations will be more rigorous than for other destinations. Selection is based on average grades, working experience, extra-curricular activities, study progress, motivation and performance during interview.

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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 International Office on Friday 14 February 2014.

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CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS

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

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 the announcement. 5.4

BAD NEWS: WAITING LIST

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

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6 Between selection and exchange 6.1

SELECTED – STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE

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

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LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

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

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 to complete 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.

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CONFIRMATION FROM THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

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

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YOUR APPLICATION AT THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

Your selection for an exchange programme does not mean the application process is completed. Information submitted to the International Office for your RSM exchange application will be kept for our own files and the International Office is not responsible for sending any further information needed by the partner school. Some partner schools require you to complete their own application form and submit it before their deadline. This is your responsibility. They should also send you a letter of acceptance and a general information package.

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

After selection you will be automatically enrolled on the Blackboard course “RSM Master Exchange 2014-2015 (outgoing)” so that you continue to receive important and useful exchange information. At the beginning of May 2014 a pre-departure session for all selected RSM master exchange 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”.

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RE-ENROLMENT MASTER PROGRAMME

In order to be exchanged to one of our partner universities you need to have the student status. That requires you to re-enrol for your master programme through Studylink and SIN-Online. As soon as you have been awarded with your MSc diploma you can start asking for a refund of your tuition fee for the remaining months of that particular academic year.

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CONVERSION PROPOSAL: WHAT TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER THE EXCHANGE

Students generally participate in courses abroad which replace one master programme or free elective of 6 ECTS. In addition, they choose courses related to business administration which will be listed as extra free electives on the grade certificate belonging to your MSc diploma. If you have already passed all of your master electives at RSM, 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 courses approved before your exchange and converted afterwards.

Step 3: Have your conversion proposal signed by academic director of your master programme The academic director of your master programme is the only one who can approve your conversion proposal. Please include the following attachments to your conversion proposal 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.

Step 1: Choose the right courses After your acceptance at the partner school, you will be told how to continue with your application from the partner school, either by email or in the information package. Your host 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 “RSM Master Exchange”.

Most academic directors assign you a specific week to hand in this proposal, and you will be informed of this at the start of the master programme. If you foresee problems in meeting this deadline, for example if your course offer abroad is not yet known, you should tell your academic director in advance. See chapter 10 for names and email addresses 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.

Courses abroad As an MSc student, you need to take (post)graduate courses or those of a level comparable to master courses. Courses abroad may not duplicate courses passed in Rotterdam. You are not permitted to take credits or convert scores for language or culture courses.

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

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

Step 5: This step is taken only when courses change at time of exchange If, at the start of your exchange, one or more courses have been dropped or you need to change your courses, prepare a revised conversion proposal as soon as possible. Send this 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 a tuition fee refund.  If your transcript has been sent directly to our office, you will be notified by email.

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

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

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 class hours and self-study, and examination method.

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

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.

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

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

6.9 When is your academic study report due? To avoid any delay in receiving your MSc diploma, we strongly recommend you to write the 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 report and 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. Exchanges are not holidays. It is essential that you submit your revised, approved and signed conversion proposal to the International Office, as well your post-exchange documents, such as your academic study report and the transcript of records from your host school. If the transcript of your study record has been sent to you directly, you must also submit a copy to the International Office.

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UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FILE

CANCELLATION OF EXCHANGE

Being selected for an academic period abroad means that a student is aware of his or her rights and duties, which participation in the Master Exchange Programme implies. Students may not derive any rights, such as refunds, from allocated places in cases such as negative travel advice or natural disasters in the country concerned. The International Office cannot guarantee a replacement exchange place, but will do its utmost to find one, if time allows. Please report any cancellation to the International Office It can happen that, due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, a student finds they can no 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 as soon as possible. She will contact the partner university. Cancellation Fee The exchange of students is expensive and time-consuming for both RSM and the host universities. Cancellation fees of up to ¤ 250 will be charged if participation in the Master Exchange Programme is cancelled without a valid reason such as illness.

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6 The following fees will be charged for exchange in autumn 2013 and spring 2014: Cancellations before 1 May 2014 Cancellations between 1 May – 1 July 2014 Cancellations after 1 July 2014

¤ 50 ¤ 150 ¤ 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.

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7 Money matters A study period abroad always involves additional costs for students. The following information may help you to reduce extra costs.

7.4

7.1

There is a new European education programme, it is called Erasmus+: The EU programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport. It is the successor of the Lifelong Learning Programme. This programme financially supports students who will be exchanged to universities in any EU and EEA/EFTA country. Students can not send in an application for this grant individually. Therefore, after the exchange selection, the International Office makes sure that the Department of Student Affairs / Internationalisation (responsible for the administration of the Erasmus+ programme) receives a list of all selected students eligible for this grant. The Department of Student Affairs will inform those students 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).

NO TUITION FEE

If RSM’s International Office has selected and confirmed you as an exchange student at one 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 exchange costs, 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 to sublet their room temporarily can use the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s housing webpage: www.HousingAnywhere.com. This webpage has been developed to bring student accommodation supply and demand together without using intermediaries. You can also interact with international exchange students coming to Rotterdam who may want to rent your room via Facebook: “RSM Exchange Students 2014-15”. This page 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. Students who receive a student grant from DUO and who take components of their Dutch university studies abroad are entitled to receive approximately ¤ 95 per month instead of their OV student card. Leisure travel time before or after your exchange programme is not calculated in this period. To receive timely reimbursement you should submit your request to the DUO at least two months before departure. Request forms are available at the Erasmus Student Service Centre (ESSC) in the E-building, or on DUO’s website www.duo.nl/particulieren/reizen/buitenland.asp

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

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 two years 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 can serve 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 for students, 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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8

The exchange 7.7

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)

The ISIC card allows students worldwide to prove their official student status to gain access to student benefits and discounts across nearly 130 countries. The services go far 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 more information, please visit www.isic.org

8.1

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Partner universities will usually organise introduction days or programmes for you to meet your fellow exchange students, and most probably the counterparts of our International Office. Please introduce yourself to our colleagues abroad. If there is no formal introduction programme, then do visit the International Office at the partner school 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 revising the courses previously agreed with your academic director. In such cases, you should send a revised conversion proposal to your academic director. Check that your new conversion has been approved, inform Karin Valentijn in the International Office, and submit the approved and signed conversion proposal to her. It can also be submitted on your return from exchange.

8.3

UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES / EARLY DEPARTURE

If an emergency situation or unforeseen event such as a natural disaster, illness or terrorism arises during your exchange, contact the International Office by email [email protected] or by calling +31 (0)10 408 2099 / 2398 immediately. The International Office will do its utmost to offer advice and assistance. If you need to leave your exchange destination early for any reason, please inform the International Office at your host university and RSM’s International Office. An early departure 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 your exchange. We cannot process conversion proposals which do not meet the minimum workload unless there is a valid reason for an early departure.

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9

9 Languages 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 the host university; this usually means they will be in the language of the host country. RSM uses 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 level B1 – Intermediate level B2 – High intermediate level C1 – Advanced level

9.2

LANGUAGE & TRAINING CENTRE (LTC) & LANGUAGE TESTS

Please visit the website of the Language & Training Centre and make sure you register in good time for the language course and test: www.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/language_courses or www.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/languagetest Language courses The Language & Training Centre of the Erasmus University Rotterdam provides highquality language courses for Dutch and international students. Please visit www.eur.nl/ltc for more information.

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Language tests: The Language & Training Centre offers students several language tests: ITP-TOEFL The ITP-TOEFL (Institutional Testing Programme) is organised according to demand, and is intended to determine non-native speakers’ English language skills. Results from this examination are valid only for participation in the selection of the Master Exchange Programme. Once selected, the partner school might require an official TOEFL score. Intakes Intakes are intended to determine which course you should take, and are offered four times a year for all foreign languages courses that the Erasmus University provides. You do not have to participate in the recommended course if you have done an intake, but you can use the result of your intake to prove to your faculty that you meet the language proficiency requirements for an exchange or for admission to a master degree programme. Official TOEFL (strongly recommended) The TOEFL test is intended to establish the level of English of non-native speakers. There are two testing methods for official TOEFL examinations: internet-based (iBT) and paperbased (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 are two testing centres, in Utrecht and Amsterdam, for students interested in passing IELTS tests in the Netherlands. IELTS is accepted by thousands of organisations, including universities, in more than 135 countries. The IELTS Global Recognition System will tell you 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 9.3

EQUAL LANGUAGE LEVELS

German

At time of selection / exchange

At time of exchange if

if courses also taught in English

courses are only taught in

English

At time of selection and time of exchange

www.eur.nl/ltc

LTC language result (intake) B2.2 (CEFR)

www.eur.nl/ltc

B1.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.eur.nl/ltc

ITP TOEFL 575

www.goethe.de/ins/nl/ams/nlindex.htm

Zertifikat Deutsch

Zertifikat für den Beruf

www.bltc.nl

IELTS score of 6.5

www.testdaf.de

www.ets.org/toefl

TOEFL score of 600 (paper)

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

B1.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.ets.org/toefl

TOEFL score of 95 (internet) Italian

At time of selection / exchange

At time of exchange if

if courses also taught in English

courses are only taught in

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands

TDN 3

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*

German

Italian www.eur.nl/ltc

A2.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.languagecourse.net

CILS A2

CILS 2

At time of selection / exchange

At time of exchange if

www.languagecourse.net

CELI 2

CELI 4

if courses also taught in English

courses are only taught in

www.acad.it/en

DELI A2

DILI B2

Spanish

www.danterotterdam.nl

Italian Intensive, level 1-2

Italian Intensive 3-5,

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

A2.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

Portuguese

At time of selection / exchange

At time of exchange if

if courses also taught in English

courses are only taught in

Dante Certificate www.eur.nl/ltc

B1.2 (CEFR)

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)

Portuguese French*

At time of selection / exchange

At time of exchange if

if courses also taught in English

courses are only taught in

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

A2.2 (CEF)

B2.1

French

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B1.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

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

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10 Other useful contact information BA student advisors Who Pim Visscher, Dini Leentvaar, Angelique van de Mast Room T5-25 Tel. +31 (0)10 408 1891 Email [email protected] Website www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

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

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

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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]

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Professor Pursey Heugens, [email protected] Professor Alexander Maas, [email protected]

Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC) Room E-building, ground floor Tel. +31 (0)10 408 2323 Website www.eur.nl/english/essc Open 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 tests Website www.eur.nl/ltc Email [email protected]

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My checklist PRIOR TO APPLICATION AND SELECTION

BEFORE EXCHANGE

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

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

abroad/master-exchange.

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

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

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

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

room.

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

Check your legal liability and health insurance.

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

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

not be processed!

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

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

director. Then file it at the International Office.

at the International Office.

Attend pre-departure session in April or May 2014.

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).

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

Make sure you can show proof of your language skills.

Introduce yourself at the international office of the partner school.

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

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

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

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

language test.

RSM’s International Office.

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

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

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

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

exchange place. AFTER SELECTION

END OF / AFTER EXCHANGE Make sure that you have not left unpaid bills for accommodation, internet, or other

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

matters.

exchange destination.

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

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

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

before the programme starts.

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

Fill out application forms and enclose required documents from partner school

Please see chapter 6.7.

according to its deadline. Continue to improve your language skills, if applicable.

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Appendix I Overview of exchange destinations for master students 2014-2015 • For some popular schools we select only students who score higher than 7.0, these are marked with 1 star *. • At some partner schools students need an average weighted bachelor grade of 7.5 for admittance to their programmes; these are marked with 2 stars**. • Negotiations concerning student numbers run until February 2014, so the number of available 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 is comparable to our master level so courses from these programmes can always replace courses from your home studies. • RSM students applying for MBA level courses should have at least one year of relevant business working experience. • Please note that academic calendars in other universities may differ from ours.

Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

EUROPE Aalto University School of Business (Helsinki, Finland) Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

2

Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

EDHEC Business School 4 (Nice and Lille, France) Nice campus: finance. Lille campus: strategic management. Free language course available.

Master

Language requirements at start of exchange

English B2.2 + French B1.2

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 of application at Lyon. HEC Paris (France)* All Master courses in English.

1

Master

English B2.2 + French B1.2

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

Spanish B1.2 + English B2.2

Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey)

2

Master

English B2.2

Lancaster University (UK)

2

4th year bachelor + master

English B2.2

NHH (Bergen, Norway)

5

Master

English B2.2

Reykjavík University (Iceland)

2

Master

English B2.2

Saint Petersburg State University (Russia)

4

Master

English B2.2

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

Master

English B2.2

Master

English B2.2

French B2.1 + English B2.2

Master

French B2.1 + English B2.2

UCL de Louvain 3 (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium) Students can choose French and English courses.

Master

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

Master

English B2.2

UCL Mons (Belgium) 2 Master 70% of business courses in French, 30% in English.

French B2.1 + English B2.2

Aston University (Birmingham, UK) Only exchange in term 1 or 2

3

4th year BSc / or Master HRM / MM

English B2.2

University of Economics Prague (Czech Republic)

English B2.2

Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece) Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

4

Master

English B2.2

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

Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary)

4

English B2.2

University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) 3 Master German B2.1 + English B2.2 10 master degree programmes of which 5 are in English. Intensive German course available prior to exchange.

Master

University College Dublin (Ireland)

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1

Master

Master

English B2.2

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Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) 5 Master English B2.2 + Italian A2.2 50% of business courses in English. Crash course in Italian available at the beginning of each semester. Nova School of Business & Economics (Lisbon, Portugal) No Portuguese required

2

Catholic University of Portugal (Lisbon), FCEE No Portuguese required

4

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 (Poland)

2

Master

English B2.2

Master

Master

English B2.2

English B2.2

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

Partner school

Language requirements at start of exchange

Master in Finance English B2.2 Master in Accounting

University of Michigan, Ross 1 School of Business (Ann Arbor, MI) **

MBA

English B2.2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)**

MBA

English B2.2

MBA

English B2.2

4

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

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

CANADA 4th year bachelor / French B2.1 + English B2.2 Master French language course available prior to exchange. 50 business courses are offered in English in bilingual BBA programme.

USA 4

MBA / Master

2

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

MBA

English B2.2

Queen’s University (Kingston)**

2

Master / MBA

English B2.2

York University, Schulich School of Business (Toronto)**

2

MBA

English B2.2

Babson College (Boston, MA) ** on hold Only open to MSc Entrepreneur students

4th year bachelor

Duke University Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)**

2

MBA

English B2.2

Senior bachelor

English B2.2

2

Master

English B2.2

University of British Columbia (Vancouver) **

2

Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)**

MBA

English B2.2

English B2.2

University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business **

on hold

MBA

Western University, Ivey Business School (London, Ontario)** Exchange only possible in spring

4

4th year bachelor

English B2.2

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

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University of Iowa, 2 Henry B. Tippie College of Business (Iowa City, IA)** Only open to finance & accounting students

HEC Montréal

Brandeis University (Waltham, MA) **

Estimated exchange slots

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Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

ESAN (Lima, Peru) 4 MBA Short programme. Free Spanish language course available. Fundaçao Getúlio Vargas (São Paulo, Brazil)

Partner school

Spanish B2.1

4

Master / MBA or PIM Portuguese B2.1 + English B2.2 Programme in English for exchange students. 70% of business courses in Portuguese, 30% in English. For business courses in Portuguese, a Portuguese language proof is necessary. Portuguese language courses are available.

University of Melbourne ** Different academic calendar.

1

4th year bachelor

English B2.2

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

on hold

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

Postgraduate or English B2.2 600 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.

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

Otago Business School, University of Otago (Dunedin, NZ)** Different academic calendar.

1

ITAM (Mexico City, Mexico)

2

ITESM (Monterrey, Mexico)

2

MBA

Spanish B2.1 + English B2.2

4th year bachelor / master English B2.2

Master / MBA Spanish B2.1 (depending on student’s profile) Only 3-5 courses in English each trimester. Spanish language class available. 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 B2.1 de 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 de Janeiro, Coppead (Brazil) English courses only available in 3rd + 4th term (July – October). Free Portuguese language course prior to 3rd term.

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Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

Partner school

Estimated exchange slots

Exchange programme level

Language requirements at start of exchange

ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST

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

2

MBA

English B2.2

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

Gadjah Mada University Management Programme (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

4

MBA

English B2.2

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (India) Different academic calendar.

2

MBA

English B2.2

Indian School of Business (Hyderabad) Different academic calendar.

2

KAIST College of Business (Daejeon, South Korea)

2

MBA

English B2.2

Lignan University (Hong Kong)

2

Master

English B2.2

Sun Yat-Sen University (Guangzhou, China)

2

MBA

English B2.2

Management Development Institute (Gurgaon, India) Check calendar.

2

MBA

English B2.2

NORTH AFRICA

National University of Singapore**

3

4th year bachelor

English B2.2

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

National Chengchi University, 4 College of Commerce (Taipei, Taiwan)

MBA

English B2.2

Peking University, Guangha School of Management (Beijing, China)

MBA

English B2.2

2

MBA

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2

MBA

English B2.2

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

MBA

English B2.2

Tel Aviv University, Leon Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration (Israel)

4

MBA

English B2.2

Thammasat University (Bangkok, Thailand)

2

4th year bachelor / master

English B2.2

Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea) Check calendar.

2

4th year bachelor / master

English B2.2

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Appendix II Format conversion proposal

Appendix III More study abroad programmes at RSM

CONVERSION PROPOSAL to be handed in BEFORE EXCHANGE!

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 one of our other programmes, such as:

Name student Name RSM master programme Name RSM academic director Name exchange university Place exchange university Exchange period (month-month, year) Planned date of your home graduation Contact person International Office at RSM

Exact name of courses registered for at host university

Local course

Local credits

Student number

e.g. 12345ab

Room

Bachelor Exchange Programme Gain international experience during trimester 7 of bachelor 3 at one of our top partner schools in Europe, North and Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.  www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/bachelor-exchange

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

1. Name course 2. Name course

To replace

Grades obtained

(use course titles)

(titles / codes)

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

To be completed by International Office

or 1. Name course 2. Name course

1 master free elective + fill out 1 or more extra master free electives

To be completed by International Office

BEFORE EXCHANGE to be approved and signed by academic director Academic director: Date:  Do not forget to hand in the course descriptions when handing in your conversion proposal!

International Business Project / Buddy Programme This 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 incoming international exchange students during the autumn or spring term. The programme is linked to one of our 11 specialised master programmes. Like many of our incoming exchange students, you participate in a real-life International Business Project, worth 10 ECTS 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 DM2 partner universities: ESADE Business School, HEC Paris, University of St. Gallen, or Bocconi University. This programme is linked to our master programmes in Marketing Management, 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 of European Management Schools (CEMS) Master in International Management curriculum; a CEMS exchange is a compulsory component if you join the MSc IM / CEMS.  www.rsm.nl/master/msc-international-management-cems

AFTER EXCHANGE International Office use only Examination Board MScBA - Name:

Signed as agreed: Date:

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Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus 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

WWW.RSM.NL/MASTER-EXCHANGE

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