I have benefitted immensely from the forum over past few months running up-to my admission to the program. I would like to return the favor. So ask me regarding the program and I will try my best. Just to be clear if you want official confirmation on any issues please contact the school directly. Needless to say, I will be giving my personal opinion and it may or may not reflect school's.

I understand from your previous posts that you decided to focus on learning German rather than Dutch? Are you still happy with that decision? Do you feel that your lack of Dutch has been a hindrance at all, either in the program or in living in Rotterdam?

Hi Mcgr,

Whatever language courses I did those were before joining the programme and coming to the country. So yes I did German A1 and Dutch A1.

Am I happy with the decision? --- I learned couple of new language. So yes.

Do you feel that your lack of Dutch has been a hindrance at all, either in the program or in living in Rotterdam? --- not at all. The program is in English and 98% international. Job opportunities are plenty for English speaking only. People in general speaks fluent English so quality of life in that sense has been great so far.

Thanks Kaushik, I hadn't realized you had decided to do the A1 Dutch as well as the German, but it is good to know that there are opportunities for English only speakers. I think it is probably a fairly low probability that I'll want to settle in the Netherlands after completing school, but it is good to have options.

Hi Kaushik!
Great to find you here! I am currently applying to RSM and I got invited for an interview.

Could you please share with me some insights about the interview, how it goes, what to expect?
Another question - is there any way to find complete list of courses, including electives, preferable with professors teaching them? For MSc programs this is often open information, but I found no such thing on RSM site. Is it some sort of secret?
Also, how do you find job opportunitites for non-EU grads? Did many of your class mates managed to stay in NL/Europe?

Hi Tatiana,

Interviewers looks at your clarity of thought and how coherent / logical you are while expressing your rational for the decision to apply. Be clear about what you want to get out of the program. Relate your career progression with the next steps you plan and how MBA helps. Interviewers are really kind and interested to know about you.

Last time I was in the application process, the course list was there. Please ask the school. I don't think there is anything to hide. It's pretty standard with Quant heavy term 1 and strategy heavy term 2. Mind you it's the whole range of it marketing to ops.


Most of my classmates are here in NL. It is easier to land a job if you are focused in the right way. The job prospects are quite good at this moment in general.

Hi Kaushik!

Thanks a lot for reply. I will keep your advice in mind.

COuld you please elaborate a bit on that point:

Hi Tatiana,

It is easier to land a job if you are focused in the right way.

Hi!

Sorry for the super delayed response. I hope you chose RSM. If this is still relevant for you, what I meant was to having a basic idea of what what you want to do post MBA. Once you have the clarity chose between internship and full time offer in a wise way. If you are changing geo, industry and function then sometimes internships are a great way to start. In all other cases go for a full time right after. Use alumni network as it is super strong and helpful. Be clear about what you want from the network, it helps to manage expectations. Don't ask network, 'Dp you have something relevant for me?'. Tell them you saw a particular position and would be interested. And lastly your classmates a d Profs are also a super valuable resource.

Don't take too much of stress with studies. It's okay to not to have a super high GPA unless you are going for consulting

Job opportunities are plenty for English speaking only.

Consulting in Big 4s; FMCG; Internet companies and unicorns; Impact Investment; Tech. I guess the usual full spectrum of post MBA industries. Also in terms of functions - ops strat; marketing; finance; supply chain; corp gov and few others.. Mostly in mid-manager level

RSM still has a lower employment rate via the FT versus similarly ranked UK schools (Durham) and even some lower ranked mainland Europe schools (EMLyon, Mannheim) and also shows a lower employment rate that Smurfit.

RSM still has a lower employment rate via the FT versus similarly ranked UK schools (Durham) and even some lower ranked mainland Europe schools (EMLyon, Mannheim) and also shows a lower employment rate that Smurfit.

The employment rate is largely driven by visa legislation. Netherlands is one of the best options in this regard, while in UK it is not that bright. Visa restrictions is also one of the reasons why I eliminated US from my list of potential MBA destinations at the very beginning. I advise you to study conditions for hiring foreign highly skilled workers in the country where you are considering doing MBA, and to factor this in your decision. Although it is not impossible to find a job in EU country other than where you study, for majority of my class their options were in the country of studies.