Never a dull moment
RSM is a diverse community. Your class is 99 percent international and your classmates can lend their perspectives from a range of professional backgrounds. Because our programme is set in one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the world, there will never be a dull moment.
Access the energetic, enriching life beyond the classroom. Choose from a myriad of activities, events, clubs, and networking opportunities hosted by the Student Association and others.
Professional Clubs
President:
- Hsuan Chen
- Joyce Hsiao
Club mission:
- Expand your cryptocurrency knowledge and connect with the Crypto Enthusiasts
Club focus:
- Learning crypto with hands-on workshop and explore the opportunities in the industry
Events:
- BTC basic sessions (speaker events), Crypto exchange sessions (guest speakers), exchange events (company event)
Co-presidents:
- Ana Cuadrado
- Sebastián Quiroga
Club mission:
- Bring to our MBAs colleagues the relevance of the Energy Transition as the center of our global challenges
Club focus:
- Knowledge acumen: Promote continuous learning on Energy and Knowledge Acumen for comprehensive development as MBA students.
- Networking: Create networking opportunities to connect with industry leaders, expert and peers
Events:
- Energy Transition Summit, Port of Rotterdam Visit, Smart Storage (expert talk), Virtual Power Plant (expert talk), Energy News and Events (newsletter)
Co-presidents:
- Maithily Shelar
- Susan Scheepers
Club mission:
- Embody the B in a B-school, foster opportunities for the cohort to stimulate the entrepreneurial mindset
- To nurture and inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, facilitate opportunities to build connections, develop necessary skills, and empower their vision.
Club focus:
- Create a platform for everyone to experiment with their ideas!
Events:
- Practical AI Tools for entrepreneurial journey (interactive workshop), How to Start? (speaker event), The Dutch way! (networking event), Erasmus University Challenge (startup competition), and podcast/story publishing.
Co-presidents:
- Peris Ngatho
- Harsh Trivedi
Club mission:
- Finance for everyone!
Club focus:
- Connect - members and external stakeholders
- Collaborate - with other clubs, professionals and alumni
- Convert - tangible opportunities for jobs or funding
Events:
- Sustainable investment/Green financing (expert talk), Simulation of stock exchange trading/crypto trading (game), Personal Finance Management (expert talk), Private Equity and Investment Banking (expert talk), and Investment game.
Co-presidents:
- Lila Frisher
- Luis Mateos Bobo
Club mission:
- Cultivate a culture of shared value creation within the RSM MBA community through impact investing events and experiential learning
Club focus:
- Host the best MBA impact investing competition in Europe
- Launch a real impact investing fund for the university
- Provide MBA students with foundational education on impact investing
Events:
- IESE Impact Investing Competition, Impact Investing 101 (guest speaker), Impact Investing Career Panel, Impact Investing Fund, and RSM Impact Investing Competition
Co-presidents:
- Alejandra Cabrera
- Aishwarya Bammidi
Club mission:
- Maintain the vibrant Marketing Community where theory meets practice
Club focus:
- Explore areas of Marketing
Events:
- Marketing 101 (speaker event), NL Brand Speaker, Developing a campaign (workshop), alumni speaker and Insights Hub.
Co-presidents:
- Thania Villena
- Ayush Ritolia
Club mission:
- Empower the cohort with essential consulting and strategy skills, enabling them to approach diverse problem statements with a structured mindset.
Club focus:
- Provide exposure to consulting roles, generate excitement around the industry, and organize events, workshops, and sessions to build relevant skills.
Events:
- Consulting industry insights (expert speaker session), Case study & Guesstimate Workshop, Ongoing case study Discussions strategy, Presentation & storytelling for consulting, and RSM Business Case Competition.
Co-presidents:
- Santiago Jaramillo
- Grisha Bykov
Club mission:
- Provide an space for aspiring Supply Chain-ers and Supply Chain Professionals to gain and share new knowledge for future career paths.
Club focus:
- Explore areas of Supply Chain.
- Understand available career paths.
- Build new connections.
Events:
- Port of Rotterdam Visit, Logistics in the automotive and/or e-commerce industries (guest speaker), Procurement in FMCG (guest speaker), and the Penguin game (simulation game).
Co-presidents:
- Teja
- Mrunal
Club mission:
- To empower future leaders by providing a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies and foster innovative thinking for strategic business solutions.
Club focus:
- To bridge business and technology, foster innovation, develop digital skills, engage with industry leaders, and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Events:
- Expert talk on GenAI, Applications of Technology in Marketing, Smart Storage, and Data Analytics, IoT and Blockchain applications in Supply Chain
Culture Clubs
Co-presidents:
- Stacey Rontiris
- Ankita Roy
Club mission:
- Bringing everyone together to celebrate cultures, engage, connect and have fun. This includes all partners and families.
Club focus:
- Affordability, inclusivity, celebration and fun
Events:
- Holi Festival of Colour, King's Day Boat Party, Pub Quiz Night, International Potluck Picnic, Rubik's Cube Pub Crawl, and Neon Halloween Party
Social Impact Clubs
Co-presidents:
- Maria Cueva
- Josie Roberts
Club mission:
- To learn how to embed sustainability into our professional and personal lives
Club focus:
- Sustainability in Business: How to put sustainability in practice in busines
- Living Sustainably: Incorporating sustainability into everyday life
Events:
- Stadshaven Brouwerij, Port of Rotterdam visit, Expert Talks, and Floating Farm and/or Rooftop Farm visit
Co-presidents:
- Nicole
- María José
Club mission:
- Empower women to lead boldly, break barriers, and drive change through mentorship, networking, and advocacy, fostering a more inclusive and equitable business world.
Club focus:
- Leadership development, career growth, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, offering mentorship, networking, and skill-building to help women navigate challenges, advance in leadership, and create lasting impact in business and society.
Events:
- She Talks events, including with Karen Lampe (DeloitteNL), Women Elevate (mentorship program), and TEDx Coolhaven - Women's conference.
Recreational Clubs
Co-presidents:
- Ignacio
- Rodrigo
Club mission:
- Encourage people to do activities that they would normally not do
Club focus:
- Outdoor activities that involve sport & social gathering
Events:
- Kayak at Biesbosch, Camp at the beach/forest, visit Mount Vaalserberg and Aachen, Indoor pool/waterpark, and E-bike rental from AMS to ROT.
Co-presidents:
- Charline
- Sarah
Club mission:
- To make a positive impact through conscious awareness of self
Club focus:
- Provide experiences that enable awareness
Events:
- Happiness workshop, Vision board workshop, Walk and Talk, Yoga and Breathwork (wellness classes).
Dutch-style
There is so much more to business school than courses, case studies and exams. At RSM we believe that quality of life is just as important to your personal growth and professional development as your formal education.
With a diverse campus community, you will have access to an energetic, enriching life beyond the classroom. Capitalise on activities and networking opportunities hosted by the Student Association and student clubs.
When you are not studying, enjoy exploring your new environment. From restaurants and museums to music and nightlife, there is always something to do and see in Rotterdam and the Netherlands. Cultural liberalism, tolerance and a curiosity about the world: in the Netherlands, these qualities are rooted in our history, our culture and our societal DNA.
Best of all, the Netherlands is often ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. You can find out why when you’re here.
On campus activities
There’s a lot to do on campus. Grab a coffee at the Erasmus Food Plaza, or attend an event at the theatre or Café In de Smitse. The on-campus sports centre offers fitness, dance, spinning, squash, and tennis among many other classes. And you can attend scientific, social and cultural programmes offered on campus by Studium Generale.
What is your ‘I WILL’?
RSM’s I WILL movement allows you to define your goals, your ambition, your drive. It’s our forward-thinking community that asks you to say something about your future. Your I WILL statement becomes part of the spirit of RSM’s diverse community of students, researchers, staff, professors, alumni and others related to the school. Making a public commitment to your goal will allow you to achieve it faster and better. What is your goal?
Your gateway to Europe and the world
Explorative, diverse, mercantile, outward-looking. The Netherlands and Rotterdam offer you a cultural context to pursue your MBA unlike any other.
By living and studying in the Netherlands, you are immersed in a tradition of cultural freedom in a country where more than 90 percent of the population can speak to you in English.
In the Netherlands, we value talent. We value diversity. We value innovation. This is why the Dutch government aims to attract knowledge and retain talent. Graduating from our MBA programme, you will be entitled to apply for an orientation year. This is a residence permit of one year which allows you to find a job, or start a business within three years of graduation.
The Netherlands
This is one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2023 Global Peace index and belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world: the Dutch are known to value their work-life balance and have access to high-quality healthcare and schools. The country has a rich history with beautiful historic cities and the highest museum density in the world. Also, the Netherlands is the 18th largest economy in the world. Some of the world’s biggest multinationals, including Philips, Heineken, KLM, Shell, ING and Unilever, are Dutch. And we are a world leader in many areas of expertise, including agriculture, water management, art and design, logistics and sustainable energy.
Rotterdam
Europe’s biggest port has always welcomed trade and traders from all around the globe. A rich, entrepreneurial culture that drives innovation and interchange, and embraces diversity. Modern Rotterdam is a young, vibrant, international city; home to more than 170 different nationalities. The city is affordable, friendly, fun and infused with Dutch openness and a warmth of spirit. Rotterdam is the 2nd most sustainable city in the world. It is the world’s only city with an official ’Cool District’ and it’s Europe’s new capital of cool according to CNN.
In just three hours you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a five or six hour train ride away. So in this culturally rich environment, Rotterdam is not just a gateway to Europe, it is your gateway to the world.
A home away from home
Rotterdam stands among the great global cities of Europe, and 97 per cent of our International Full-time MBA students come from outside of the Netherlands. So you will be in good company. We aim to ease your transition from working life to business school in the Netherlands by offering as much help as we can including arranging visas and residency. We provide all kinds of services for new students, from arranging visas to finding accommodation.
Find a place to live
Whilst you need to find your own accommodation in the Netherlands, once admitted to the MBA programme, our Housing Support Office will provide you with access to accommodation providers that will assist you in your personal accommodation needs. There are housing options for couples, small families, single tenants, and cost-conscious students who don't mind sharing common areas. We highly recommend you start your housing search as soon as you decide to join our International Full-time MBA programme as the student housing market in Rotterdam is very competitive. We do have an agreement with a housing supplier for a limited number of reserved ground floor studio lofts and one family apartment especially reserved for RSM MBA students and these are offered on first-come-first-serve basis.
Make yourself at home
With friendly people, a lively culture, and diverse communities all around, Rotterdam is a great location for families of all sizes. The city has a number of high-quality international schools for children and there are various types of childcare facilities available. Rotterdam has a vibrant international social scene for spouses or partners. We also offer help and support here.
Read more about Rotterdam
If you are moving here for your MBA and you are bringing your family, we are able to assist you and your family in applying for your visas, when needed. Whilst you will need to find your own family accommodation in the Netherlands, RSM has one reserved family apartment, subject to availability. Once admitted to the programme, the Housing Support Office will provide you with access to accommodation providers that will assist you in searching for your family apartment. Permission to live and study here in the Netherlands may vary depending on which country you come from, but you can find helpful information on the Expatica website.
If you are considering to do a Full-time MBA, you can have your family join you here. RSM can assist in finding the right accommodation for you and your family.
Sanjay Venkatesan, MBA Class of 2020