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We help organisations, like yours, unlock the full potential of their people. By partnering with Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, you invest in tangible business impact, stronger employee retention, and a future-ready workforce equipped with in-demand skills. 

Our online master programmes are an excellent option for organisations looking to upskill their employees and strengthen in-house expertise. 

Designed to be 100% online, part-time and fully accessible from anywhere in the world, they offer the flexibility for participants to study alongside full-time work. This enables learners to immediately apply new knowledge and skills to their roles, creating meaningful impact from day one. 

Explore the online masters and get in contact with us to discuss financial arrangement possibilities. Together, we can build a partnership that drives performance, supports long-term growth and strengthens the future of your organisation. 

Our online master programmes

  • Applications

    Open - Deadline: April 17 2026

  • Degree

    Master of Science (MSc) - 60 ECTS

  • Next start date

    September 2026

  • Format

    100% online | Part-time | 24 months

  • Language

    English 

  • Fee

    €9,500 per year

With the Online MSc Sustainability Management your employees will be equipped with actionable insights and proven strategies to lead sustainability responsibilities, used by global companies like Unilever, Schneider Electric, Siemens, PayPal, and HP. 

Participants will learn how to engage senior leadership, contribute to strategic discussions, and embed sustainability into core governance structures, helping move sustainability from ambition to execution.

By upskilling employees and building in-house expertise, your organisation can:

  • Navigate and meet ESG requirements and regulations
  • Drive measurable progress toward your sustainability goals
  • Strengthen long-term business resilience

 

With the Online MSc Marketing and Data Intelligence your team will gain practical skills in data science, econometrics, and AI, learning to bridge marketing and technology, communicate complex insights clearly, and anticipate trends. 

Participants will learn the same approaches used by companies like Amazon, Netflix and Unilever to personalise customer experiences, predict behavior, and accelerate growth. Courses in AI, consumer analytics and marketing strategy give your organisation the tools to lead where marketing meets data. 

The master is taught by the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, a world leader in quantitative marketing, econometrics and data analytics.

With the master employees can:

  • Immediately apply cutting-edge AI and data analytics techniques in their day-to-day work
  • Use your company data to uncover actionable insight
  • Apply knowledge directly into smarter, faster, and more data-driven decision-making within your organisation.

Online Master Sustainability Management

24 months | part-time | September start
Required work experience: 3+ years

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100% online

Online Master Marketing and Data Intelligence

24 months | part-time | September start
Required work experience: 3+ years

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100% online

Invest in your team, optimise your budget

Developing your people is a strategic investment. We offer flexible financial arrangements to help you maximise your Learning and Development budget while ensuring your team accesses world-class education. We can establish tailored agreements that may include corporate tuition arrangements, volume-based pricing for multiple participants, or multi-year partnership frameworks. This enables you to plan development pathways with clarity while optimising your learning and development budget. 

Our aim is to create a transparent, long-term partnership that delivers measurable value, both financially and strategically, while ensuring your employees gain access to world-class education that supports your business objectives.

Ready to discuss L&D partnerships?

Are you interested in exploring how RSM can support your employees’ development through our Online Master’s programmes? We would be pleased to discuss how we can work together, including potential financial arrangements tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Benefits for employers

Investing in employee education makes sense

  • Immediate impact

    Employees who are studying a part-time online master can immediately apply their new in-demand knowledge, skills and connections to their organisations.

  • Talent retention and increased loyalty

    By investing in their professional growth, your people are more likely to develop a strong sense of loyalty to your organisation. Higher job satisfaction and opportunities for advancement reduce turnover rates, fostering a stable and dedicated workforce, and lowering operational costs related to recruiting and onboarding new employees.

  • Improved performance

    Equipped with important in-demand skills, increased intrinsic motivation, and greater creative capabilities, employees become more efficient and effective in their roles, leading to increased productivity and overall organisational performance.

  • Highly skilled workforce

    The company gains a competitive edge by having a highly educated and skilled workforce that is up-to-date on the latest industry trends and research.

  • Enhanced employee morale and job satisfaction

    Investing in employee development programmes demonstrate a commitment to individual growth, boosting morale, and overall perceptions of job satisfaction. When your employees feel valued and supported, they are more engaged, motivated, and eager to contribute their best efforts to your organisation.

  • Cultivation of innovation and creativity

    Employee development nurtures creativity and innovative thinking, directly in programmes targeted towards innovation, and indirectly through collaborative learning methods and discovering new perspectives. As employees gain new skills and perspectives, they become better equipped to devise innovative solutions to challenges, giving their organisation a competitive edge.

Are you an individual looking to request support from your employer?

With many learners getting support from their employer, either in terms of financing (partial or fully) or time, approaching your organisation is probably the first place to start when thinking about funding a master as a working professional.

With careful planning and a strategic approach, you can increase your chances of securing their support, we have sample Business Cases you can use to assist with this requesting support. See below.

Click here to review and download the Business case for MSc Sustainability Management.

Click here to review and download the Business Case for MSc Marketing and Data Intelligence.

Additional funding options for individuals

We offer different options to finance a master, such as payment plans.

There is also a wide range of scholarships and incentives now available for applicants (which can range from €500-€2000 off your tuition fees).

Another way to finance a master is through an external lender. 

Scholarships

The scholarships are available to EU and non-EU applicants. Explore the available scholarships and discover how RSM can support your next step.

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External funding

Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities. 

Tuition fees and scholarships

The total tuition fee for the 2-year programme is €19,000.

  • Yearly fee: €9,000

  • To secure your spot: €3,000 non-refundable admissions fee 

  • Remaining tuition: Payable in four instalments of €4,000 

DatePaymentAmount
When applyingApplication fee€20
Registration deadlineAdmissions fee€3,000
TBC1st instalment€4,000
TBC2nd instalment€4,000
TBC3rd instalment€4,000
TBC4th instalment€4,000

For further information, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.

Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships but only one scholarship will be awarded unless otherwise specified.  

Scholarships can range from €500 to €2000 off your tuition fees. The exact amount is evaluated in a case by case basis. 

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Once the scholarship capacity is full, we will stop accepting applications. 

  You will hear back from the online MSc team about your scholarship application once you have received an offer letter for the Online MSc.  

Lendwise 

Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities. 

Lendwise's aim is to enable access to education through its affordable and flexible student loans that come with a fixed interest rate and no early repayment penalties. Interest rates are personalised and depend on an applicant’s overall profile including future earning potential, and the application process is entirely online. Full time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation. 

UK, EU and North American nationals are eligible for a Lendwise Loan. For other nationalities, Lendwise will review your application on a case-by-case basis. 

Contact Lendwise directly to apply or if you have any questions about Lendwise or your RSM loan application. 

If offered a place on our programme, depending on the loan amount, this will impact the instalment payment schedule. If you are accepted for a Lendwise loan, candidates must request a loan confirmation letter and email a copy to us at finance@rsm.nl who will liaise with you further regarding this. Candidates must pay their admissions fee of €3,000 according to the terms in the offer letter as it is not waived because of any potential Lendwise loan arrangement. 

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