RSM master programmes ranked top in the world by QS

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) has once again demonstrated its standing as a world-leading business school in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Business Master’s Rankings, which were released today, 18 September. The results follow a decade of RSM’s sustained high performance in this ranking, with the school’s MSc in Supply Chain Management securing the #3 spot globally for the second year in a row.

Across the board, RSM’s master programmes have maintained top-tier global positions. The school’s performance reflects its strong academic reputation, the high employability of its graduates, and its influential thought leadership. This year’s QS rankings underscore how consistently RSM delivers world-class business education.

QS rankings are based on several key indicators. These include employability, academic reputation, value for money, and thought leadership. RSM's consistent high placement is a testament to the dedication of its faculty and the high calibre of its students.

Below are the full results:

MSc Supply Chain Management ranked 3rd worldwide
MSc Marketing Management ranked 19th worldwide
MScBA Master in Management ranked 19th worldwide
MScBA Business Analytics & Management ranked 20th worldwide
MSc Finance and Investments ranked 26th worldwide

The continued success of the MSc Supply Chain Management programme reflects Rotterdam's vital role as a global logistics and trade hub. These rankings have also firmly placed RSM's Master in Management, Marketing Management, and Business Analytics programmes within the world's top 20 for such programmes.

QS recognised all five RSM master programmes for enabling graduates’ high employability and thought leadership. The ranking also takes into account the academic reputation of our programmes and faculty.

More information about the QS rankings can be found on their website here.

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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers. www.rsm.nl

For more information about RSM or this release, please contact Danielle Baan, science communications and PR for RSM, on +31 10 408 2828 or by email at baan@rsm.nl.