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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) has been ranked #9 among large business schools and #25 globally in Corporate Knights’ latest Better World MBA Ranking.

The result, published this week, recognises RSM's deep commitment to sustainability, impact, and equipping leaders to be a force for positive change.

"We are thrilled with this recognition. It is a direct reflection of our mission to be a force for positive change, and to integrate sustainable and impactful practices into the core of our curriculum," said Dr Mirko Benischke. “This ranking is an achievement for our entire community, especially our alumni, who actively drive change in organisations around the world.”

Developing leaders for a sustainable future

The RSM Full-time MBA is an intensive 12-month programme designed for professionals who are ready to accelerate their careers and make a meaningful, positive impact. The programme focuses on fostering a global perspective, an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep understanding of sustainable leadership.

“Our students come to RSM with a clear desire to lead in a more responsible way,” said Dr Jochem Kroezen, academic director of the Full-time MBA. “This programme gives them the critical skills and knowledge to challenge conventional thinking and build a more sustainable future, and it is wonderful to see this validated by Corporate Knights.”

The Corporate Knights ranking focuses on how business schools integrate sustainability into the curriculum and the careers graduates pursue.

The 2025/2026 ranking recognised RSM's strong performance in these areas, noting the high proportion of the curriculum that is sustainability-focused and that many recent graduates are now 'Impact Alumni', working in non-profits, sustainability-focused roles, or at companies dedicated to social and environmental solutions.

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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 Pavlina Novakova, RSM corporate communications and PR manager, or Danielle Baan, science communications lead and PR, by email at press@rsm.nl.

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