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Why healthcare professionals should attend the Open Day

Lead beyond your area of expertise

Healthcare professionals increasingly find themselves managing teams, driving change and making strategic decisions in complex organisations. Whether you work in clinical practice, healthcare management, pharmaceuticals, life sciences or public health, an Executive MBA can help you broaden your impact and strengthen your leadership capabilities.

Explore how an EMBA prepares leaders for a changing world

Healthcare is evolving rapidly. Workforce challenges, digital transformation, AI, financial pressures and changing patient expectations are reshaping the sector. During this Open Day, you'll discover how an Executive MBA equips experienced professionals with the business knowledge, strategic perspective and leadership skills needed to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful change.

Hear from faculty, alumni and industry perspectives

Meet RSM faculty, programme advisors and alumni who have used the Executive MBA to accelerate their careers and expand their influence. Learn about the return on investment of an EMBA, career progression opportunities, personal development and how participants successfully gained employer support for their studies.

Move forward with clarity and confidence

Whether you are exploring your options or building a case for employer support, this Open Day offers practical insight to help you make informed decisions about your next career step.

During the Open Day, you will:
  • hear an honest, evidence-based argument for why turbulent times reward investment in leadership

     

  • talk to admissions advisors about fit, workload, and what your application needs

     

  • connect with professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds

     

  • experience RSM’s pragmatic, international and business-driven learning culture.

     

     

Alumni story: Medical Doctor Remko Schats

What to expect during the MBA Open Day

Insights into business in uncertain times

The Executive MBA Open Day begins with a focused plenary session exploring how global instability, geopolitical developments and technological disruption are reshaping leadership and careers. You will hear perspectives on the future of work, the impact of AI and why strategic development matters in times of uncertainty.

Conversations with faculty, alumni and advisors

Throughout the event, you will have opportunities to connect directly with faculty, alumni and programme advisors. Hear first-hand experiences about the return on investment of an Executive MBA, including career transitions, leadership development and securing employer sponsorship. You can also ask practical questions about the admissions process, programme formats and balancing study with professional commitments.

A practical view of the EMBA experience

The Open Day is designed to help you understand how an Executive MBA translates into real-world impact. Through presentations, discussions and networking, you will explore how RSM’s Executive MBA programme develop the leadership, strategic thinking and adaptability needed to navigate an increasingly complex business environment.

Event agenda

Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated as the event programme is finalised.

9:30-10:00
Registration
10:00-10:30
Introduction to RSM's Executive MBA programme
10:30-11:15
Masterclass
  • Creating value through AI adoption 

    Birgul (Rose) Arslan

    Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations compete, make decisions and create value. But what does successful AI adoption look like in practice?

    In this interactive masterclass, we compare how three leading organisations in banking, FMCG and healthcare used AI to create business value at scale. The discussion will explore different AI strategies, from improving value for clients and embedding AI in decision-making to democratising AI use for scientific advancement while navigating regulatory and ethical risks.

    Rather than focusing on technology alone, the session highlights the leadership choices, organisational design, governance and culture that enable responsible and sustainable AI-driven advantage.

11:30-12:30
Executive MBA Alumni panel

Join Executive MBA alumni for an engaging discussion on how the RSM Executive MBA equips leaders to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving business landscape. 

From geopolitical uncertainty and sustainability challenges to digital transformation and the rise of AI, the panel will explore how the programme develops the strategic thinking, global perspective, and leadership capabilities needed to drive impact in times of change. 

Hear firsthand how alumni are applying their EMBA experience to tackle today’s business challenges and shape the future of their industries.

12:30-13:30
Networking lunch with students, alumni and RSM staff
13:30-14:30
Coffee chat

Meet the speakers

Learn directly from leaders, faculty and alumni shaping the future of business

During the Executive MBA Open Day, you will engage directly with the faculty, industry experts and programme advisors behind Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)’s Executive MBA and MBA portfolio. Through presentations and discussions, they will explore how business education helps professionals navigate uncertainty, lead through complexity and respond to global shifts in technology, geopolitics and the future of work.

You will also hear from Executive MBA alumni who will share candid reflections on their learning experience, career progression and personal growth. Discover how their studies at RSM strengthened their leadership capabilities, expanded their international perspectives and helped them create new opportunities in a rapidly changing business environment.

Birgul (Rose) Arslan

Innovation Strategy Professor

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

Erik Roelofsen

Academic Director Executive MBA

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

Paz Levi

Project manager, RSM EMBA25 Alumnus 

Vanderlande

Caroline Angle

Executive MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

Meike Kiestra

Executive MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

Speaker details are currently being confirmed and will be updated closer to the event date.

Secure your place and invest in your future with confidence

In a rapidly changing business landscape, the Executive MBA Open Day will help you explore how an MBA can strengthen your leadership capabilities, expand your strategic perspective and support long-term career growth.

Meet faculty, alumni and programme advisors, gain insight into RSM’s MBA programmes, and discover how an Executive MBA can help you stay resilient and relevant in uncertain times.

Saturday 27 June 2026 | 9.30 - 14.30 (CEST) | Rotterdam