Rotterdam Business School
The world of business is experiencing rapid, profound change. According to Rotterdam Business School, this requires inquiring professionals with a hands-on approach who can respond flexibly and intuitively to national and international changes. These professionals recognise opportunities and can turn them into commercially attractive, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Profession-oriented approach to education
Studying at a University of Applied Sciences Many students will ask themselves the question; What options are there for me regarding University? In the Netherlands we provide two choices for you: the research approach, and the applied science approach. Universities of Applied Sciences, like us, offer a profession orientated approach to education. This is where you will learn to apply the knowledge you are being taught in class into an actual case study or business. It will prepare you for your professional life, we emphasise developing your hard and soft skills over various theories and models. You can learn more about the difference between research and applied on the Study in Holland website
Part of RUAS
In Dutch: Hogeschool Rotterdam, is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. Currently over 37,000 students are studying at RUAS which offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programmes. With 10 different schools throughout the city, we educate a diverse student population to enter professional careers, which will lead to working together with people of various cultures in an international environment. RUAS offers education through: • A practical and profession-oriented approach • Focus on real-world examples • Skills and competences development • Problem solving approach 'Exceed Expectations' is our motto and we promise to challenge you to do exactly this. Are you ready to get the best out of yourself? • 3,700 students within the English taught programmes • 30% international students • 63 different nationalities
Our Programmes
At the Rotterdam Business School we offer two full-time masters. Both are one-year intensive programmes:
- International Supply Chain Management, MSc
- Consultancy & Enterpreneurship, MSc
RBS also offers two further programmes, a foundation programme for entry into the Masters as well as International Supply Chain Management as a 2 year part-time
International Supply Chain Management, MSc
Do you want to take your knowledge of supply chain management to the next level? Are you looking to enhance your managerial and leadership skills? A Supply Chain Manager is not a master of just one specific area in the supply chain, but a master in all areas including sourcing, planning, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory management, customer service and strategic leadership.
Programme.
Our programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to develop yourself into a well-rounded Supply Chain Manager. You will participate in an intensive programme of combined classroom learning, company projects and self-led projects. In this environment, you will broaden and deepen your theoretical knowledge about Supply Chain Management while simultaneously developing your project management skills and cultivating your personal leadership capabilities. At the end of the programme, you will be an expert in the functional areas of Supply Chain Management and will be equipped with the skills necessary to manage the supply chain of a company of any size.
Your Future.
- Perform evidence-based decision making in supply chain strategy and planning
- Assess opportunities and manage supply chain risk to create supply chain resilience
- Supply chain management while making effective use of relevant business and supply chain forecasting and planning tools
- Focus on technology & innovation, sustainability and port & maritime.
Consultancy & Entrepreneurship, MSc
The master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship will prepare you to navigate in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world by focusing on finding creative solutions to complex problems.
Programme.
MCE is a one-year full-time programme, which guides students to make the link between understanding management theories, concepts, tools and techniques and to apply them creatively in real-life situations. We practice a genuine ‘Rotterdam hands-on and make-things-happen’ approach which is our distinctive strength. We have designed an experience-based programme with a strong emphasis on problem solving. It provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in live projects, solving real problems and identifying real opportunities, through a series of four themes. An internationally-diverse team of lecturers ensures that teaching methods critically reflect reality. Visit rotterdamuas.com/mce for more information, including the programme webinar.
Your Future.
Graduates perform successfully as Management Consultants or Entrepreneurs:
- As a Management Consultant, you help organisations improve their performance and increase their success. You have a deep understanding of the client in their business environment, are capable of managing change processes and facilitating the formulation and evaluation of business strategies.
- As an Entrepreneur, you will take initiative in setting up or leading a business. You can transform ambitious but realistic strategies and long-term goals to the business operation. The alertness of the Entrepreneur leads to recognising opportunities waiting to be seized.
Foundation Programme
Not quite ready for a master's programme or want to switch major? The Master's Foundation Programme is an ideal preparation programme for the English taught Master programmes. The programme offers two courses to meet the needs for students with different educational backgrounds: The Intensive and Extensive course.
How do we prepare you?
The Master's Foundation Programme is designed to assist your general business development. The Intensive and Extensive Master's Foundation Programme prepare you for our specialised master programmes. By taking classes such as English Skills, Business Modules, Research and Specialisation courses you will have a solid foundation of business knowledge for your master studies. You increasingly apply your knowledge throughout the course through presentations, writing business reports, working on projects with external companies and taking part in an online business simulation game. Emphasis is placed on the value of teamwork, self-reflection, and personal development. This enables you to thrive in the master programme of your choice. After successful completion of the Master’s Foundation Programme you will be admitted to the master programme at Rotterdam Business School.
Programme.
Intensive Course - 6 months Should you need that extra push in your English language proficiency or your business knowledge, the 6 months intensive course provides you with the necessary means to do so. Extensive Course - 12 months If you are looking for a career change and you have a bachelor in a non-business related field, this programme provides the opportunity to change your major. We will prepare you for your Master of choice, by offering a combination of business-related subjects like Marketing and Organisational Behaviour next to subjects like English and Research Skills.
Our Location
Kralingse Zoom 91