MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship

Application deadline

15 May or earlier

This is a capped programme which means that the application will close either when the maximum number of applications (225) has been reached or 15 May, whichever comes first.

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Starting date

September 2026

Introduction events take place in August.

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Format

Full-time | 12 months
Credits

60
Fee

€2,695 (EEA) | €25,800 (non-EEA)

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Language

English

If you're passionate about developing new ideas and starting new ventures, and you're ambitious enough to transform organisations and scale them up, then the MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship (MScSE) is the master programme for you.

As a graduate student in our programme, you will have a pivotal and inspiring year: an experiential, challenging, scientific and fun journey that unlocks your entrepreneurial promise and mindset.

In an inspiring, collaborative, safe and open setting, you will learn experientially about all aspects of strategic entrepreneurship. You will be able to discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities with positive impact, bringing and pivoting those into validated and real business solutions. After this, you will know how to bring them into reality in start-up, scale-up and corporate settings, with particular attention to the complex volatility of bringing positive impact to the world.

104 students in the cohort
22% international students in the programme
93% of graduates employed within 6 months after graduation
Examples of industries where graduates work: information technology, financial services, consulting.
Examples of graduates’ job titles: CEO, co-founder, business developer, business consultant, head of sales

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Programme highlights

Great group cohesion

In September we get to know each other and are introduced to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rotterdam and to all its entrepreneurial opportunities. We will also introduce you to our alumni entrepreneurs and investors.
Experiential learning

You develop entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and attitudes by creating and growing your entrepreneurial ventures through the application of AI, and by testing in the real world.

Personal development

The programme is about you. Your core values, purpose and behaviour are central. The learning journey revolves around fully developing your entrepreneurial competencies, and we help you choose the path that best fits you.
Top ranked

Erasmus University ranks best in the world in entrepreneurship research in the EduRank rankings. The MSc in Strategic Entrepreneurship programme at RSM is the best in Europe and ninth in the world according Entrepreneur Magazine and the Princeton Review. These rankings have been consistent since 2022.

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Hear from our current students

Just like the city of Rotterdam, the university is very modern and international which makes the study atmosphere professional and enjoyable. My master is practical: it teaches you a hands-on mentality. Every time you learn new theoretical aspects, you’re pushed to apply them to a real-life case or your own business. We also get essential insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we learn directly from founders in guest lectures and network events.

Paul Hartwig, German (MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship, 2025)