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You need to be ready for the exam 30 minutes before the start of the test. You will need to perform several checks. For an online examination with online proctoring, you will need to identify yourself. You do this by holding your proof of identity (university student card, passport or identity card) in front of the camera. You must cover up sensitive personal data such as your personal identification number (BSN) when identifying yourself for the examination. Moreover, additional technical checks for the microphone, camera and internet connection will take place.

Tip: Clear the cookies in the Chrome-browser before the start of your exam to avoid login-problems. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the Chrome-browser and click History > History > Clear browsing data.

Tip: Exam software does not work in protected (company) internet environments and computers. Please make sure to use a regular Wi-Fi/ethernet connection.

You will need to request special facilities if you have proven personal circumstances that require you to go to the toilet during the length of the exam. You can request those via the Student Advisers. Students without approval from Examination Board for toilet breaks are not allowed to take a toilet break during an online proctored exam.

The ProctorExam app also works on a tablet. You may have it in your possession. If not, you may be able to borrow a phone or tablet from a family member or friend. If this is not possible, you can take the exam on campus. You can request a seat via Osiris Case.

The e-mail from ProctorExam, which you will receive well before the test, explains which app it concerns. The app is part of ProctorExam and can be safely downloaded from the usual Apple / Android app stores. The instruction you receive from ProctorExam before the test tells you how to use the app. If there are any questions, you can always ask these in the ProctorExam chat. The instructions advise you to switch the phone to "airplane mode" during the exam, while using the app. This prevents notifications from other apps or incoming phone calls.

If you do not have WiFi but you do have mobile internet, you can also use the app. It is estimated that this will take around 500MB. It is wise to turn off notifications from other apps so that you are not distracted by them. Of course, it is not allowed to look on your phone during the exam. During the exam, the phone is placed diagonally behind you at a distance of 1.5 meters as explained in the ProctorExam instructions. You can already think about a handy and steady place where you can put your phone so that it films yourself and your screen during the exam.

You should try to prevent this as much as possible, you can do at least two things:

1. Make sure the phone is connected to the charger during the exam.
2. Make sure the telephone is placed in a steady position so that it cannot fall over during the exam.

If it still happens during the exam, you will notice as on your computer screen you can see whether your second camera is positioned correctly. If your camera moves or falls over, you are allowed to take a few seconds to return it to the right position, stabilise it and continue with the exam. You can place your phone or tablet either horizontally or vertically, whatever works out best. Please report this in the chat.

EUR has decided that from 20 February onwards all faculties need to use a second camera in online proctoring. The second camera will thus be used for all proctored online exams from now on. It reduces the risk of fraud and acts as a back-up in case of technical problems. In short, this means that you will have to use the camera of your mobile phone during proctored online exams in addition to the camera of your computer. You place your mobile phone behind you at an angle, and it then records you and what happens on your screen. Before your exam you will receive detailed instructions on how to set up your mobile phone for proctored online exams.

Here you can find information about the Graduate Entrepreneur Fund.

Here you can find an overview of all their Startup Programmes at ECE:  

• For those at the idea phase and exploring the possibilities of starting up their own business or interested in entrepreneurship and innovation in general: check out Erasmus Start It Up and activities organised by ECE Students. 
• For (aspiring) student entrepreneurs specifically:   
  • there is the Talented Student Entrepreneur Programme for student entrepreneurs that already dedicate at least 20 hours per week to their businesses, and; 
  • the Student Founders Programme for any student that is interested in starting their own business.   
• For (early-stage) entrepreneurs in general: there is the Erasmus Business Membership for entrepreneurs interested in joining the community at ECE Campus and the Erasmus Incubation Programme for entrepreneurs interested to learn how to grow their startups and transform it into a successful and sustainable business. 

For non-European students interested in staying in the country after graduation: there is the Startup Visa Facilitator Programme to help establish and grow your company the Netherlands. 

RSM makes use of ProctorExam to proctor online written exams via the use of one camera. More information about online proctoring at EUR/RSM can be found here.

It is not allowed to leave your chair during the exam, for instance to visit the bathroom. Thus, make sure that all necessary items are on your desk, that your charger is connected to your laptop and that you visit the bathroom before the exam starts. You are allowed to have one bottle or can with a drink and one small, cold snack on your desk.

• Just before you can click on the link to the exam, you will be asked to do a room scan: use your webcam to show your desk and the room you are in. Make sure you move your camera slowly and steadily to ensure a clear image.
• It is not allowed to talk (or sing) during your exam. This includes reading out loud exam questions, whispering and singing.
• The use of headphones (both in-ear and on-ear) is not allowed. If your computer/laptop has no built-in microphone, you can use the microphone of your headset, but only if you place the headphones around your neck.
• The use of wax or foam earplugs is allowed, but only if you show these to the webcam before the start of the exam.
• Except for your laptop, all other (potential) data devices must be turned off and placed out of reach.
• Your face must be visible via your webcam camera during the entire exam. Also when you write something down or when you tilt your head down, so make sure not to point your camera too high.

When taking an online proctored exam, the following applies:

• You will neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance in this examination.
• Your answers will be your own.
• You will not engage in any other activities that will dishonestly improve your results or dishonestly improve or damage the results of others.

Suspected fraudulent behaviour or behaviour that is not in line with the rules above, will be reported to the Examination Board and may be sanctioned.

• Clear the cookies in the Chrome-browser before the start of your exam to avoid login-problems. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the Chrome-browser and click History > History > Clear browsing data.
• The exam starts exactly at the communicated time of your exam. Do not leave your seat or change what is on your desk while you are waiting for the exam to start.
• During the exam, act just as you would in a regular exam setting, except that you are not allowed to leave your seat. For example, one small, cold snack and one bottle or can with drink are allowed during your exam.
• Small hick-ups in the internet connection may occur, you will be asked to reconnect the screen share in that case. Reconnect the screen share when asked, do not worry if this happens more than once.
• Exam software does not work in protected (company) internet environments and computers. Please make sure to use a regular Wi-Fi/ethernet connection.
• If there are other technical issues, ask for help in the Tawk.to chat at the bottom right of your screen in ProctorExam. You will receive an answer in a few minutes.
• If applicable to your exam, do not wait with uploading photos until the end of the exam but do this several times during the exam.
• Hang a sign on the outside of your door mentioning that you are taking an exam. No other people may be present in or enter the room during the examination.
• Be aware of what is visible in your background. For your privacy, make sure pictures and personal items are out of sight during the exam.

Your phone or tablet will be used as a second camera during the exam. The setup, in combination with your laptop, should look like this.

Your phone or laptop can either be left or right of you diagonally. Your screen should be visible through the camera of your phone or tablet. Be sure to charge your phone during the entire examination as it reduces the probability of an empty battery.

Make sure that you will take the exam in a well-lit room in which you are alone and can focus on the exam.

Depending on the size of your room and the position of your electricity sockets, it may take some effort to position the camera correctly. Try to use a small table, windowsill or chair, and books, crates, or other stackable items to create a surface at the right position and at the right height. Do not worry too much about the exact angle or distance, as long as you place the camera diagonally behind you and your computer screen, your desk surface and you are in view. You can place your phone or tablet either horizontally or vertically, whatever works out best. Use an extension cord to connect the charger if needed.

It can happen that the connection with the Proctor Exam app is lost. In that case you will receive a message on your computer screen (the ProctorExam tab), a sound signal will warn you. In that case you can take a few seconds to take your device, reconnect by scanning the QR code on your computer screen, put it back in place and continue with your exam.

During the set-up procedure, ProctorExam asks you to put your phone or tablet in flight mode and then to connect to Wi-Fi. The flight mode blocks only regular calls and messages, but not other notifications. Therefore, you are advised to mute all sound signals on your phone or tablet to prevent that these notifications affect your concentration.

A test session for the second camera has been created for you to experience the set up for the exam with a second camera. You can register for the test session via this link. After going through the entire procedure, you will know what to expect.

Please note that any emails generated by this test session are not connected to your exam. You will receive a separate email for the systems check of your exam.

Yes, you can. Depending on your phone subscription this may be expensive, in that case it is advisable to use stable Wi-Fi, preferably in combination with an internet cable for your laptop.

If you do want to use your mobile data for the exam, first test whether the connection meets the upload requirement of 1.5 Mbps. Make sure to mute all sound signals and during the set-up prior to the exam, do not put your phone in flight mode but click Next.

COVID-19 and admissions criteria

As a result of the worldwide impact of the Coronavirus, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), has decided to temporarily alter the admission criteria for the MSc and Premaster programmes, for applicants who are currently in their final phase of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. You can find the full details and conditions listed here.

This leniency only applies to the academic year 2021/2022 and does not apply to applicants who already earned their degree.

Studying policy for the academic year 2021-2022

RSM will offer blended learning, starting in September. That means you will study through a combination of online and on-campus activities. The activities will be livestreamed if you can’t join us in person. But you will get more out of your student experience and education if you are on campus. Therefore, we encourage all students to come to Rotterdam in September. You can read more about the policy for the academic year 2021-2022 here. 

For more updates and resources regarding COVID-19, you can visit this page.

Your documents have most likely reached our inbox (or office if you have sent them by post). The RSM Admissions Team will only start processing these documents once all applications have been evaluated and all results have been sent. Usually this is around the end of June / early July. 

Once your documents have been processed, you will be notified via the Online Application Form (OLAF) that your offer has been made unconditional. 

Your documents have most likely reached our office if you have sent them by post. The RSM Admissions Team will only start processing these documents once all (master) applications have been evaluated and all results have been sent. Usually this is around the end of June / early July. 

Once your documents have been processed, you will be notified via the Online Application Form (OLAF) that your offer has been made unconditional. Take into account that we are receiving a lot of diplomas in July and August so allow at least 1-2 weeks for your documents to be processed. Please be patient!

RSM will offer blended learning, starting in September. That means you will study through a combination of online and on-campus activities. The activities will be livestreamed if you can’t join us in person. But you will get more out of your student experience and education if you are on campus. Therefore, we encourage all students to come to Rotterdam in September. You can read more about the policy for the academic year 2021-2022 here. 

Given the large number of IB students, please allow 1-2 weeks for the RSM Admissions Office to verify your IB results. We also urge you to consult the URL link in your conditional admissions statement for information on how to make your offer unconditional.

What is a double degree?

A double degree is an academic credential that is issued by two education institutions. In most cases, the student will receive a diploma from each institution. Double degree programmes differ in set up. Sometimes a student will study for an equal amount of time at each school, and sometimes the largest portion of the programme will be followed at one of the two institutions.

If you have done a double degree programme, please be sure to send documentation that clearly states which courses were taken at which institution.

How is a double degree evaluated?

When evaluating a double degree, RSM looks at the programme as a whole. Sometimes half of the programme was done at a research university and the other half was done at a university of applied science. In that case, we would look at the programme content to determine if you would need to do a premaster or not.

How are the grades of double degree's calculated?

When part of the programme was done in the Netherlands and part outside of the Netherlands, you will often have grades from both systems. When calculating your GPA we will not convert the grades from the foreign education system to the Dutch system. This is because grades are given in a cultural context and can therefore not be accurately converted from one grading system to another.

RSM recommends that applicants have a firm knowledge of mathematics before starting the premaster. Most premaster applicants have a bachelor's degree in a business administration related field and have either havo wiskunde A or havo wiskunde B. These students generally have had a sufficient amount of mathematics in their hbo bachelor to be able to successfully complete our premaster. RSM does not therefore require a VWO mathematics exam for admission. 

Applicants who completed VMBO and MBO before doing their hbo bachelor sometimes do encounter problems with the level of mathematics. We therefore reccommend self study to these students before starting the premaster to improve your mathematics skills in areas like statistics.