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A solid background in mathematics is important for successful participation in the IBA programme.
The minimum required level of Mathematics of each applicant must be comparable to a Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO) Mathematics A or B with a sufficient grade. Applicants with an insufficient Mathematics Grade or level need to take an additional Mathematics test. An insufficient grade or level for mathematics will put you in the bottom tier of the ranking.
How do I know if I need to take a test?
- Check the admissions requirements for your specific diploma type
- If your level of mathematics is deemed insufficient or you see that your Mathematics grade does not meet the minimum requirements, you can sign up for one of the test options listed below. Please note that when determining whether or not your math grade is sufficient, RSM will calculate your average grade. If, for example the grade from your second semester was sufficient, but the grades from the two combined semesters (complete year) were not - your overall math grade will be deemed to be insufficient and we recommend that you take the math exam to prove your proficiency.
The SAT and ACT are not accepted.
Submit your math results in OLAF by March 15
You can take a Mathematics exam even before you apply. We recommend taking the OMPT-A mathematics exam, as this is an online test which you can take at any time. Other accepted mathematics exams, such as Boswell-Bèta or CCVX, are generally offered only twice a year.
You must submit the results in your application (OLAF). The results must be available to the RSM Admissions Office by the 15th March.
Important to know!
The OMPT-A exam is an online exam and can be taken anywhere in the world at any time of day. In order to help you decide if you would like to take the exam or not, you can view the math topics covered in the exam. Once you are certain you want to take the exam, you can register. The costs of the exam are not covered by RSM. It is your own responsibility to schedule the exam on time.
IMPORTANT: It can take up to 8 working days to receive your OMPT-A results. As RSM must receive your results no later than 15 March, we strongly recommend taking the exam well before this deadline.
Please note that RSM allows for a maximum of two attempts. The results from a 3rd attempt will not be accepted.
When registering for the exam, select 'Erasmus University Rotterdam' as the institution and 'International Business Administration (Rotterdam School of Management)' as the programme.
Successfully passing the OMPT-A exam means that you meet the mathematics requirement but this does not guarantee a place in the programme.
Exam result
The minimum required score is 75%. Your OMPT result must be available to RSM no later than 15 March. When you have received your OMPT certificate you need to upload this in the Online Application Form (OLAF). The results must not be older than 2 years.
The Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO) certificate Mathematics A or B taken at the Boswell-Beta is accepted for IBA. The exam certificate (minimum grade of 6.5 for VWO Mathematics A or a minimum grade of 6.0 for VWO Mathematics B) must be presented to RSM no later than 15 March so plan your exam date accordingly. Make sure that you have registered for the IBA programme. Successfully passing this exam means that you meet the mathematics requirement but it does not guarantee a place in the programme.
NOTE: RSM allows for a maximum of two attempts. The results from a 3rd attempt will not be accepted. The results must not be older than 2 years.
The Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO) certificate Mathematics A or B from the CCVX is accepted for IBA. The exam result (minimum grade of 6.5 for VWO Mathematics A or a minimum grade of 6.0 for VWO Mathematics B) must be presented to RSM no later than 15 March so plan your exam date accordingly. Make sure that you have registered for the IBA programme. Successfully passing this exam means that you meet the mathematics requirement but it does not guarantee a place in the programme.
NOTE: RSM allows for a maximum of two attempts. The results from a 3rd attempt will not be accepted. The results must not be older than 2 years.
The Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO) certificate Mathematics A or B from the Korteweg-de Vries Institute for mathematics is accepted for IBA. The exam result (minimum grade of 6.5 for VWO Mathematics A or a minimum grade of 6.0 for VWO Mathematics B) must be presented to RSM no later than 15 March so plan your exam date accordingly. Make sure that you have registered for the IBA programme. Successfully passing this exam means that you meet the mathematics requirement but it does not guarantee a place in the programme.
NOTE: RSM allows for a maximum of two attempts. The results from a 3rd attempt will not be accepted. The results must not be older than 2 years.
The costs of the tests are covered by the applicant.
A sufficient result of a Mathematics test does not guarantee a spot in the programme. It is simply a tool to make up for any deficiencies in your Mathematics level or grades.