RSM Academic Programs 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which RSM MSc program specifically targets careers in financial markets and investment?
- MSc in Supply Chain Management
- MSc in Finance & Investments (Correct answer)
- MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing
- MSc in Global Business & Sustainability
Correct answer: MSc in Finance & Investments
The MSc in Finance & Investments prepares graduates for roles in asset management, investment banking, and financial analysis.
Question 2: What is the typical intake period for most of RSM's full-time MSc programs?
- January
- April
- September (Correct answer)
- November
Correct answer: September
The majority of RSM's full-time MSc programs start in September, aligning with the European academic calendar.
Question 3: RSM's MSc in Global Business & Sustainability emphasizes which overarching theme?
- Mergers and acquisitions strategy
- Responsible business and environmental impact (Correct answer)
- Quantitative financial modeling
- Real estate portfolio management
Correct answer: Responsible business and environmental impact
The program integrates sustainability thinking into global business strategy, reflecting RSM's commitment to responsible management.
Question 4: RSM's PhD program is administered through which broader institution?
- Delft University of Technology
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) (Correct answer)
- Leiden University
- University of Amsterdam
Correct answer: Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
RSM is the business school of Erasmus University Rotterdam, so its PhD graduates receive Erasmus University degrees.
Question 5: Which RSM program is specifically designed for entrepreneurs and startup founders?
- MSc in Accounting & Financial Management
- MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing (Correct answer)
- MSc in Business Information Management
- MSc in Strategic Management
Correct answer: MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing
The MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing focuses on launching and scaling new ventures.
Question 6: RSM's Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) primarily supports students by doing what?
- Providing dormitory housing for international students
- Offering startup mentoring, funding access, and entrepreneurial education (Correct answer)
- Managing the university's investment portfolio
- Recruiting candidates for consulting firms
Correct answer: Offering startup mentoring, funding access, and entrepreneurial education
The ECE connects students with mentors, investors, and entrepreneurial resources to help launch and grow startups.
Question 7: What language are most RSM master's programs conducted in?
- Dutch
- German
- English (Correct answer)
- French
Correct answer: English
Virtually all of RSM's MSc and MBA programs are delivered in English to attract an international student body.
RSM Academic Programs 3
Which RSM MSc program specifically targets careers in financial markets and investment?