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Undergraduate students from our partner schools are welcome to join the bachelor exchange programme, affiliated with RSM’s Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration (IBA).
One of an elite group of truly international bachelor programmes, IBA brings you the opportunity to enter and experience a unique, global learning environment – one that is charged with differing world views and the energy of motivated students who are interested in changing the way we do business.
Our International Office is dedicated to supporting you before and during your exchange. Once nominated by your home university, you will receive our online application form and once accpeted, all relevant information for your exchange at RSM and in Rotterdam will come your way. We will organize you an exchange ambassador (buddy) prior to arrival and upon arrival we organize orientation activities, social events, and regular evaluation sessions. We have close connections with all of our partner school institutions’ study abroad advisers/coordinators, and an open-door policy, whereby you are always welcome to pass by our office.
Block | Year | Course period | Exam period | Re-sit period |
1 | 1st year | 29/08 till 14/10/2022 | 17/10 till 22/10/2022 | 05/12 till 10/12/2022 |
5 | 2nd year | 29/08 till 14/10/2022 | 17/10 till 22/10/2022 | 19/12 till 23/12/2022 |
9 | 3rd year | 29/08 till 14/10/2022 | 31/10 till 05/11/2022 | 17/07 till 22/07/2023 |
2 | 1st year | 24/10 till 02/12/2022 | 05/12 till 10/12/2022 | 30/01 till 04/02/2023 |
6 | 2nd year | 24/10 till 09/12/2022 | 12/12 till 17/12/2022 | 03/04 till 08/04/2023 |
10 | 3rd year | 07/11 till 09/12/2022 | 12/12 till 23/12/2022 | 03/04 till 08/04/2023 |
Exchange option | Period incl. exams | Blocks included | Minimum EC |
2 | 02/01 till 07/07/2023 | 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 & 14 | 30 |
3 | 02/01 till 24/06/2023 | 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 & 13 | 30 |
4 | 20/02 till 07/07/2023 | 4, 8, 12, 13 & 14 | 25 |
5 | 20/02 till 24/06/2023 | 4, 8, 12 & 13 | 20 |
6 | 03/04 till 07/07/2023 | 4, 8, 13 & 14 | 15 |
7 | 02/01 till 08/04/2023 | 3, 7, 11 & 12 | 15 |
8 | 02/01 till 01/04/2023 | 3, 7 & 11 | 15 |
9 | 03/04 till 24/06/2023 | 4, 8 & 13 | 12 |
Block | Year | Course period | Exam period | Re-sit period |
3A | 1st year | 09/01 - 28/01/2023 | 30/01 - 04/02/2023 | 27/03 - 01/04/2023 |
3B | 1st year | 06/02 - 24/03/2023 | 27/03 - 01/04/2023 | 12/06 - 17/06/2023 |
7 | 2nd year | 09/01 - 17/03/2023 | 20/03 - 24/03/2023 | 03/07 - 08/07/2023 |
11 | 3rd year | 02/01 - 10/02/2023 | 13/02 - 18/02/2023 | 03/04 - 08/04/2023 |
12 | 3rd year | 20/02 - 01/04/2023 | 03/04 - 08/04/2023 | 22/05 - 27/05/2023 |
4 | 1st year | 03/04 - 26/05/2023 | 29/05 - 03/06/2023 | 03/07 - 08/07/2023 |
8 | 2nd year | 10/04 - 16/06/2023 | 19/06 - 24/06/2023 | 17/07 - 22/07/2023 |
13 | 3rd year | 10/04 - 19/05/2023 | 22/05 - 27/05/2023 | 17/07 - 22/07/2023 |
14 | 3rd year | 29/05 - 07/07/2023 | assignments | August 2023 (assignments) |
Undergraduate students from our partner schools participate in our Bachelor Exchange Programme and moreover in courses from our 3-year BSc International Business Administration (IBA) programme. Over the past three years, the curriculum of the IBA programme has undergone a great change. All courses are taught in English and the curriculum offers a broad approach and options for differentation in the 3rd bachelor year, covering all functional areas of business. The IBA student population consists of 60 different nationalities.
On this page an overview of bachelor 1, 2 and 3rd year courses are given.
On this page descriptions of courses/minors including time tables are given.
Course manuals are published about two weeks prior to the start of the courses. They can be found on the Current Students webpage:
https://www.rsm.nl/information-for/current-students/bachelor-iba
Required workload for a full term is a minimum of 20 EC, maximum is 30. Exchange students may enroll in courses from all three bachelor years, however courses from different bachelor years may cause overlap in timetables.
Upon nomination by their home university, students will receive, in addition to all practical information, instructions on how and when to enroll for courses.
Only a few other schools/courses are open to exchange students. Every school has its own course registration procedure and deadline, it is therefore the student's own responsibility to register in time for courses and avoid overlap in the timetable of RSM.
All courses are taught in English.
Courses are denominated in EC (European Credits). The workload of one academic year is 60 EC. One EC is the equivalent of 28 hours (including in-class hours, self study, group work, writing papers and exam preparation). A 10 EC course has approximately 12 contact hours a week. For exchange students, the minimum workload is 20 EC and maximum 30 EC for a full term (Fall or Spring).
The programme includes case-based learning, teamwork and discussions, held in a highly diverse international student body. Classes show a mix of lectures (large number of students), workshops (vary in size, between 16 and 60 students), small team work and private study. Class participation and attendance affect final grades.
In general exams are scheduled at the end or the week after each block. Re-sits, however take place in different periods.
The assessment of the performance of students varies: written or take-home exams, progress reports, in-class presentations, group performance and essays.
In the Dutch grading system, grades from 1.0 up to 10.0 are used, with 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. In general, grades with one decimal are issued; the lowest passing grade is a 5.5. When rounding off these grades, grades with a 0.4 or lower will be rounded down, and grades with a 0.5 will be rounded up. Students in our exchange programmes receive their transcripts reflecting grades with one decimal.
RSM hosts a large number of students in its various programmes. It is important for us and our student community to have a code of conduct describing the main rules of behaviour at this school. Some view rules of conduct as self-evident and comply with them automatically. Others find them less clear and may even be unfamiliar with such codes.
The Dutch grading system has a scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (outstanding). The lowest passing grade is 5.5.
Dutch grades Dutch grade range Explanation Frequency EC Grade
10 9.5-10 Excellent 0.2% A
9 8.5-9.4 Very good 3.4% B
8 7.5-8.4 Good 16% C
7 6.5-7.4 Satisfactory 31.8% D
6 5.5-6.4 Pass 34.4% E
1-5 1.0-5.4 Fail 0-11.9% F
VD - Pass
O - Student did not meet the requirements to pass the course
NO - No show at examination
In EC, 60 credits represent the workload of a full academic year. 1 EC is equal to 28 student working hours; these include class hours, self-study, preparations for exams, reading and/or writing papers.
For Bachelor exchange students, the minimum workload is 20 EC; maximum is 30 EC per full term (Fall or Spring).
For Master exchange students, the minimum workload is 20 EC during the autumn term and 18 EC during the spring term (2 blocks). Maximum workload is 30 EC.
Students participating in our short Master exchange programmes have to complete a minimum workload of 12 EC in one block.
Students studying at one of our partner schools are welcome to apply for an exchange at RSM and are to be nominated through their home institution.
Nominated students will receive a so-called Welcome e-mail which will inform them on further application procedures, about one month before the application deadline.
Students applying for an undergraduate exchange at RSM are expected to have good academic standing at their home institution, and should have at least completed the second year of undergraduate studies.
Part of your home institution’s selection process is an evaluation of your proficiency in English. We trust our exchange partner schools in nominating students who will not have difficulties in class due to the language. As a guideline, the following definitions of language levels are applicable: TOEFL iBT score of 90+, an IELTS minimum score 6.5; Level B2.2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or written proof of a comparable level of English. For TOEIC test scores we require all four components. For the Listening and Reading part, the required minimum is 800 and for the Speaking and Writing part, the required minimum is 320. Non-native English speakers whose existing study programmes are completely taught in English are exempted though proof needs to be provided. In all official statements, the language level needs to be mentioned.
To study at RSM as an undergraduate exchange student, you must first be nominated by your home institution. Please contact your university's study abroad adviser/coordinator for more information on requirements and selection procedures.
Deadlines to be nominated are:
Fall term: May 1
Spring term: October 1
In the Welcome e-mail you will receive from our programme manager, you will find further information about the online application procedures. Subsequently, you need to complete the online application and upload requested additional documents (a copy/scan of your recent academic transcript, proof of your proficiency in English). If the application for entry visa and/or residence permit is applicable to you, you will receive information on how to apply from the International Office.
Together with the Welcome e-mail, you will also receive a preliminary course offer overview. The course registration will open later and you will be informed on how and when to register in due time. It is, however, important to already look at the course offer and inform yourself at your home university which courses you are allowed to take during the exchange.
If you have met the academic and English language requirements, the official letter of acceptance will be sent to you via the online system.
Deadlines for application:
Fall term: May 15
Spring term: October 15
The RSM International Office at RSM facilitates the Bachelor and Master Exchange programmes for both incoming and outgoing students.
The staff members of the International Office are happy to help and advise you prior to, during and after your exchange in Rotterdam. For the most recent information on every programme, please consult the exchange programme’s websites, visit our office or contact us through email: intoffice@rsm.nl
Use the drop-down menu at International Office, to see who to contact for specific information.
Visiting address:
RSM Erasmus University
International Office
Mandeville (T) Building, Room T05-14, 18 & 22
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Phone: +31-(0)10-408 2398
E-mail: intoffice@rsm.nl
The International Office is located at the 5th floor in the Mandeville (T) Building.
Our offices are T5-22, T5-18 and T5-14.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 12:00 h - 13:00 - 17:00 h