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RSM Open Evening

Why attend the Open Evening?

Gain clarity before choosing a programme

Undertaking a business programme requires a significant commitment of time, energy and ambition. The RSM Open Evening helps you explore your options with clarity before you decide.

During one focused evening, you discover how RSM’s MBAs, executive education and online master’s programmes are structured, who they are designed for and how they support different career stages. You'll also gain insight into how learning themes connect across programmes, rather than being treated as standalone topics.

Meet faculty, alumni and programme advisors

Rather than relying on presentations alone, the RSM Open Evening gives you direct access to the people behind the programmes. You'll experience RSM’s pragmatic, international and business-driven learning approach first-hand through conversations, masterclasses and networking.

You can even ask faculty and advisors specific questions about admissions, formats and expectations.

Move forward with confidence

Whether you are actively preparing an application or exploring your next step, the RSM Open Evening offers practical insight to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

During the Open Evening, you will:
  • explore RSM’s MBAs, Executive Education, Online Master’s and short programmes in one place

     

  • attend interactive masterclasses led by RSM faculty

     

  • meet programme advisors, alumni and current participants

     

  • ask practical questions about admissions, workload and learning formats

     

  • connect with professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds

     

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

     

     

What to expect during the RSM Open Evening

A clear and flexible structure

The RSM Open Evening follows a focused, easy-to-navigate format. First, you attend a short plenary session introducing RSM and its executive education portfolio. Afterwards, you choose from interactive masterclasses reflecting different learning themes and programme areas.

Time to explore and connect

Between sessions, you visit the programme fair, speak with programme advisors and alumni, and connect with fellow professionals. The RSM Open Evening alternates between structured learning moments and open networking so you engage deeply where it matters most to you.

Four strategic themes

The RSM Open Evening revolves around four strategic themes: Leadership, Sustainability, Data & AI and Personal Development. Each theme demonstrates how RSM integrates knowledge, skills and impact across its programme families rather than treating topics in isolation. That way, you gain a clear understanding of how learning translates into practice.

Event agenda

16.30-17.00
Registration & networking

Arrive, check in and get oriented. This relaxed arrival window allows you to settle in, collect event information and begin informal conversations before the programme starts.

17.00-17.25
Opening plenary

The evening opens with a short plenary session introducing RSM, the purpose of the RSM Open Evening and the range of programmes on offer. You will learn how the evening is structured and how to make the most of the masterclasses, fair and networking opportunities.

17.30-18.15
Parallel masterclasses

Two interactive masterclasses run simultaneously, each offering a hands-on introduction to RSM’s teaching style and classroom dynamics.

  • Leadership in contemporary organisations
    Explore how leadership challenges are evolving and experience RSM’s discussion-based approach through real-world examples and group interaction.
  • Data, analytics and AI for business decision-making
    Examine how organisations use data and AI to inform strategy and decisions, and gain insight into how these themes are taught across RSM programmes.
18.15-19.00
Programme fair, food and networking

Take time to explore the programme fair; speak directly with programme advisors, alumni and current participants; and ask practical questions about admissions, formats and workload. Food and drinks create a relaxed environment for conversation and reflection.

19.00-19.45
Parallel masterclasses

A second set of interactive masterclasses offers different perspectives on business and professional growth.

  • Sustainability and responsible business practice

    The business of sustainability: trends and challenges in 2026: Join a dynamic panel discussion with leading industry and academic experts on sustainability in business. Explore emerging opportunities, key trends, and real-world challenges shaping the future, with insights on corporate responsibility and pressing social issues.

  • Personal development for leaders and professionals

    From Self-Insight to Development: understanding what drives you is a powerful starting point for meaningful development. In this interactive session, participants will explore the motivations and experiences that shape their behaviour and growth. Through reflection and discussion, they will identify patterns in what energises them and consider how these insights can guide their future development. The workshop concludes with participants defining concrete development steps that align with who they are and where they want to grow.

19.45-20.30
Drinks, conversations and continued exploration

The RSM Open Evening concludes with extended networking and time to revisit the programme fair. You leave with a clear sense of what studying at RSM could look like for you.

Meet the speakers

Learn directly from the people shaping the programmes

During the RSM Open Evening, you engage directly with the faculty and programme experts who design and deliver our executive education portfolio. They will introduce key themes from the curriculum, lead short masterclass sessions and share how our programmes connect academic rigour with real-world business challenges. Throughout the evening, you can speak with them one-to-one about content, learning approaches and admissions.

You will also meet alumni who have completed our programmes. They will share how their experience at RSM has strengthened their leadership capabilities, expanded their strategic perspectives and supported their career progression. Their insights offer a clear view of the practical impact of executive education in diverse organisational contexts.

Richard Hageman

Managing Director 

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

Dr Jochem Kroezen

Associate Professor and Academic Director FTMBA

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

 

Prof. Eric van Heck

Professor of Information Management and Markets

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

 

Dr Sofya Isaakyan

Associate Professor

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

 

Thaddeus Anim-Somuah

Global Senior Manager Sustainability 

Philips

Dr Frieda van Belle

Independent consultant and guest lecturer in digital and data transformation

Dr Martijn F. Rademakers

Visiting faculty member

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

 

David Da Silva Catanho

Business Transformation Manager

Sustainability & Digital at AkzoNobel (MBA Alumnus)

Dr Mirjam Werner

Associate Professor

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

 

Secure your place and move your career forward

Choosing the right business programme is a significant decision. The RSM Open Evening offers you the opportunity to explore your options in a focused and informed way. Meet faculty and alumni, gain insight into the structure and impact of our programmes, and ask the questions that matter to your professional future.

Whether you are actively preparing an application or exploring your next step, this evening will help you assess your direction with greater certainty.

Thursday 9 April 2026 | 17.00 - 20:30 (CEST) | Rotterdam

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