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Application deadlines

Bedrijfskunde

De aanmeldingen voor de intake van 2025 openen op 1 oktober. 

Aanmeldingsdeadline: 1 mei 2025

International Business Administration

Application process deadlines

You can start your application on 1 October at the earliest. Before you apply, prepare the IBA Diploma Statement.

The application has 2 steps:

1: Register in Studielink (by 15 January)

2: Submit the Online Application Form (OLAF) (by 31 January) 

The first step in the application process is to register in the Dutch national student registration system Studielink

Studielink opens on the 1 October, 2024 and closes on 15 January, 2025 at 23:59 CET (Central European Time). 

This is not the actual application! After registering in Studielink, you will fill in the RSM Online Application Form (OLAF).

For detailed instructions, visit our FAQ: What is Studielink and how does it work?

Within 24 hours of a successful registration via Studielink you will receive your log in details (also known as ERNA credentials) and a link to the RSM Online Application Form (OLAF). 

Fill in and submit the Online Application Form (OLAF) by the 31 of January 2025, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

  • If you did not receive your ERNA login details, contact the Erasmus University IT Servicedesk: servicedesk@eur.nl.
  • If you did not receive a link to OLAF within two days after registering in Studielink, contact the RSM Admissions Office. Also check your spam/junk folder.
  • If you receive a warning in OLAF that your current registration in Studielink does not match the programme in OLAF, check if you have selected the correct programme (Bachelor International Business Administration (English) (numerus fixus)) in Studielink.

You will receive updates about your application in the OLAF message center. Log in to check it regularly.

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Master

 

MSc International Management / CEMS                                                                                                             

 

31 January

 

Master programmes without maximum capacity:

  • MSc Management of Innovation
  • MScMI Medical Business & Innovation
  • MSc People, Organisations & Change
  • MSc Supply Chain Management

 

 

 

15 May

 

Master programmes with maximum capacity:                                                                                                           

  • MScBA Accounting & Financial Management
  • MScBA Business Analytics & Management (closed!)
  • MScBA Master in Management (English, Full-time)
  • MScBA Master in Management (Dutch, Part-time)
  • MSc Business Information Management
  • MSc Finance & Investments (closed!)
  • MSc Global Business & Sustainability
  • MSc Marketing Management
  • MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship
  • MSc Strategic Management 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 May or earlier if programme is full

You can find more information about the Master programmes with maximum capacity and current number of applications down below.

 

What does the Master programme with maximum capacity mean?

A master's program with maximum capacity means you can submit your application starting from 1 October until the program is full or until the application deadline, whichever comes first. Once the program reaches its maximum capacity, no more applications will be accepted.

To be considered for admission, make sure to submit a complete application before the program fills up. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive admission offers on an ongoing basis. If a programme closes before you have taken any necessary standardized tests (such as GMAT or proof of English) you have until 31 January to submit your scores.

 

Approximate number of applications

For more accurate number of current applications, please visit rsm.nl/masteradmissions

The application process for the MScBA Accounting & Financial Management programme opened on 1 October.

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 30 April 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 200 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 400
  • Current number of applications: 267

This maximum number of applications for the 2025 intake was reached at 20:09 on 6 October and this application is currently CLOSED. The application for the 2026 intake will open on 1 October 2025.

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 20 October 2023
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 150 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 292
  • Current number of applications: 292

The application process for the MScBA Master in Management (English Full-Time) programme opened on 1 October. 

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 10 January 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 100 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 255
  • Current number of applications: 154

Please check the programme specific admissions requirements for this programme on the dedicated programme page

The application process for the MScBA Master in Management (Dutch, Part-time) programme opened on 1 October.

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 15 May 2024
  • Admissions Process: rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 200 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): TBD
  • Current number of applications: 54

The application process for the MSc Business Information Management programme opened on 1 October. 

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 15 May 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 250 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 500
  • Current number of applications: 103

This maximum number of applications for the 2025 intake was reached at 12:50 on 1 October and this application is currently CLOSED. The application for the 2026 intake will open on 1 October 2025.

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 7 October 2023
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 300 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 461
  • Current number of applications: 461

The application process for the MSc Global Business & Sustainability programme opened on 1 October. 

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 15 May 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 250 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 420
  • Current number of applications: 68

The application process for the MSc Marketing Management programme opened on 1 October.  

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 20 April 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 260 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 494
  • Current number of applications: 156

The application process for the MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship programme opened on 1 October. 

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 19 April 2024
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 120 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 216
  • Current number of applications: 50

This maximum number of applications for the 2025 intake was reached at 21:09 on 5 November and this application is currently CLOSED. The application for the 2026 intake will open on 1 October 2025.

  • Application deadline: 15 May or earlier if the programme is full
  • Date closed last year: 24 November 2023
  • Admissions Process:  rolling admissions
  • Programme capacity (subject to change): 350 enrolled students
  • Number of applications allowed before application closes (subject to change): 525
  • Current number of applications: 525
Pre-Master

Applications for the 2025 intake opened on 1 October.

15 May or earlier if programme is full

Detailed application info for the premaster programmes is listed on the premaster pages.

Premaster Programmes:

  • Nederlandstalige Premaster
  • English Language Premaster (Online)

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