Double Master's Degree in Management International - Rotterdam ...

Double Master’s 

Degree in 

Management 

International 

Guidelines 2013-2015 

Version of 7 May 2012 

DM²

Guidelines Double Degree in Management 2013-2015 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

1. RSM’S DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME .................................................................... 2 

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 2 

THE DM² STUDY PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................ 2 

INDIVIDUAL STUDY PROGRAMME PROPOSAL ........................................................................................... 3 

2. OVERVIEW OF MASTER PROGRAMMES AT DM² PARTNER SCHOOLS ............................ 4 

3. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE ............................................................ 9 

SELECTION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................. 9 

SELECTION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................... 10 

4. BEFORE DEPARTURE ..........................................................................................11 

NOMINATION AT HOST UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................................ 11 

UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FILE ................................................................................................................ 11 

CANCELLATION OF EXCHANGE: CANCELLATION FEE! .............................................................................. 11 

ERASMUS STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE ............................................................................................... 11 

5. LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................13 

6. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ................................................................................15 

7. DATES & DEADLINES ...........................................................................................16 

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1. RSM’s Double Degree programme 

Introduction 

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University has a Double Degree programme, which 

combines a master at RSM with a master abroad. The Double Master’s Degree in Management (DM²) 

programme is the result of a unique collaboration between RSM and four other leading European 

institutions: 

* ESADE (Barcelona, Spain) : www.esade.es 

* University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) : www.unisg.ch 

* Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Milan, Italy) : www.uni-bocconi.it 

Please note that one university has left the Double Degree programme. Per 2013-2014 RSM students 

can no longer choose HEC Paris for the Double Degree programme. 

Lasting for approximately 2½ years – including one year spent at another DM² partner school – the 

programme has been designed specifically for students who want to add a second Master’s degree to 

the one in Rotterdam. In doing so they will hold two degrees from renowned business schools, 

significantly increasing their value to potential employers. 

Only bachelor students from RSM Erasmus University are eligible to apply for the DM² Programme. 

One of the following RSM master programmes will have to be done during the master year in 

Rotterdam: 

- MSc in Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing 

- MSc in Finance & Investments 

- MSc in Marketing Management 

- MSc in Strategic Management 

- MSc in Supply Chain Management 

Every year, around 10-12 RSM students can be selected to participate in this programme. Only 

qualified and motivated students are eligible for participation. Good study results, study progress, 

language skills and a solid motivation are important selection criteria. Please read the concerning 

chapter for more information. 

The DM² study programme 

DM² students from RSM participate in a study programme with a time span of approximately 2 ½ 

years, depending on the programme of the partner university. As a DM² student you will follow the 

same Master Programme courses as every other MSc student in Rotterdam (in one of the above 

mentioned programmes). 

During your Master year abroad you have to pass at least 40 ECTS in courses which can be 

combined with your Master Programme at RSM. Specific requirements differ between the participating 

schools and between Master Programmes, so inform yourself well. At the end of the programme, 

students must have gained 120 ECTS in credits. The combined Master Thesis at the end of the 

programme will be supervised both by the home and the host university. 

Degree 

After completing the Double Degree programme, you will obtain a degree from RSM and a degree 

from the partner university. For the RSM master programmes Marketing Management, Strategic 

Management and Entrepreneurship the degree is Master of Science in Business Administration. For 

the other two masters you will either get the degree MSc in Supply Chain Management or MSc in 

Finance & Investments. 

Tuition fee 

During the whole DM² period you will stay registered at RSM. You keep paying tuition fee to the 

Erasmus University during your time abroad and are exempted from tuition fee payment to the host 

university. Most universities however require you to pay an administration or graduation fee. 

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Changes in tuition fees 

Be aware that the government is currently installing fines or higher tuition fees for students who study 

longer (‘langstudeerderboete’) or who do 2 master studies. 

Concerning the higher tuition fee for students who do 2 masters. 

When a student has already completed one subsidised master study and wishes to pursue a second 

master, the government will no longer finance the second degree programme. The consequence is 

that students wishing to pursue a second master, after already having completed one subsidised 

programme, will then have to pay a higher tuition fee. 

This rule only concerns subsidised masters done in the Netherlands. The Double Degree programme 

exists out of 2 components; the 1-year home degree and a 1 year abroad. The Dutch government 

does not look at studies done abroad. So this new legislation will not be applicable for the Double 

Degree programme. 

Concerning the longer duration of study (‘langstudeerdersboete’) 

Students will be entitled to a limited time to complete their studies at the subsidised low tuition fee of 

€ 1,713. This entitlement is the nominal duration plus one year. If you study longer you will be ‘fined’ 

with a supplement of € 3,000 per year in addition to your tuition fee. The Double Degree programme is 

not registered with the Dutch government as a 2-year programme. It consists of 2 complete separate 

masters, that will lead to 2 different degrees. During the whole time you will be registered at the 

Erasmus University. When that registration exceeds 2 years (the nominal 1 year + 1 year), students 

will be subject to the fine. 

At the time this brochure was made, it was unclear how and when these rules will be applied. 

Inform yourself well, the ESSC will have more information. 

Visa & Insurance 

Before and during your stay abroad you are responsible for your own visa arrangements, if applicable. 

You are also responsible for e.g. third-party and medical insurances. 

Academic workload 

The minimum workload of the DM² is 120 ECTS. In all cases, the study package should contain 

enough credits to comprise a full workload equivalent to both DM² university requirements in order to 

obtain two fully recognised Master degrees. 

No credits will be given for language or culture courses taken abroad. 

Some degrees require an internship, inform yourself well by the partner school about the criteria (duration, 

location, timing, level of internship). 

Individual Study Programme Proposal 

All DM² students will have to make their own individual study plan. Therefore, no general DM² study 

programme overview can be given. All applicants should carefully investigate which 2 master 

programmes (at RSM and the partner school) they would like to choose. Most Master combinations are 

possible, though some programmes or courses do not fit content wise. In the application, each student 

should motivate why he/she chooses a certain combination. It is NOT possible to combine similar 

programmes, for instance Marketing Management at RSM Erasmus University and the Marketing 

master at ESADE. 

This proposal should be handed in at the Programme Manager with their application. The selection 

committee of RSM decides whether the chosen Master course combination is possible. The partner 

university will need to approve the study programme proposal as well. 

Note: 

Be aware that you can apply for only one of these programmes during one academic year: 

• Master Exchange Programme 

• MSc International Management/CEMS 

• Double Master’s Degree in Management programme 

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Overview of Master Programmes at DM² partner schools 

ESADE, Barcelona, Spain 

Master Programmes Language Link to website Fees 

(Graduate 

Certificate) 

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship English www.esade.edu/msc € 200 

MSc in International Management English www.esade.edu/msc 

MSc in Marketing Management English www.esade.edu/msc 

MSc in Finance * English www.esade.edu/msc 

€ 200 

€ 200 

€ 200 

* For the Finance master, there are specific requirements. Students need to have done these topics in 

the bachelor: basic statistics and economics; financial mathematics; basic corporate finance and 

portfolio theory. 

ESADE will admit a maximum of 2 RSM students for DM2. 

Schedule 

RSM year: 2013-2014 

ESADE year: 2014-2015 

ESADE semester dates: 

• Fall: September - Christmas 

• Spring: January – early June 

Language requirements 

Show proof of proficiency in the English language: 

• ESADE does not have an English level requirement for RSM DM² applicants 

Show proof of proficiency in the Spanish language: 

• Level of A1 at time of application (deadline 31 January 2013) 

• Level of B1 at start of ESADE year (deadline 1 August 2014) 

The first semester, all courses are in English. During the second semester you can choose some 

courses in Spanish. 

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University St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland 

Master Programmes Language Link Fees 

Banking & Finance (MBF) English 

Strategy & International Management 

(SIM) * English 

Quantitative Economics & Finance 

(MiQE/F) ** English 

Economics (MEcon) 

German or 

English 

Information, Media & Technology 

Management (IMT) German 

Marketing, Services & Communication 

Management (MSC) 

German or 

English 

Accounting & Finance (MAccFin) German 

http://www.unisg.ch/Studium/Master.aspx 







* Because of the international focus of the SIM programme, students with German, Austrian or Swiss 

nationality are not eligible for application to the SIM DM2 Double Degree Programme. 

** Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F): you need a GRE score of 740+ to enter this 

programme. The score needs to be submitted in your DM2 application. 

St. Gallen will admit a maximum of 5 RSM students for DM2. 

Maximum 2 places in the SIM programme. 

Schedule 

RSM year: 2013-2014 

St. Gallen year: 2014-2015 

Note: Have you ever applied for a master at St. Gallen and been rejected? In that case you are not 

eligible for a DM² year at St. Gallen. 

St. Gallen semester dates 2014-2015: 

Generally valid dates (calendar week) 

Master's Level kick-off day 37 

Fall Semester (teaching period) 38-51 

Fall Semester break 44-45 

Winter examinations 3-7 

Spring Semester (teaching period) 8-21 

Spring Semester break 14-15 

Summer examinations 25-29 

Please note you have to be there about 10 days earlier if you: 

* attend German intensive starting 10 days before the term (free of charge) - not mandatory 

* attend the DM2 Welcome with special information (approx. 5 days before semester start) - 

mandatory 

* attend the Master Kick-off day - (approx. 4 days before semester start) – mandatory 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

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Language requirements for English-taught programmes 

* Show proficiency in the English language: 

TOEFL score of at least 600, 250, 100 IB (deadline 31 January 2013) 

Note: IBA applicants get exemption from the TOEFL test. 

* Show proficiency in the German language: 

Level of B2 at time of application (deadline 31 January 2013) 

Language requirements for German-taught programmes 

Show proof of proficiency in the German language: 

- Level of B2 at time of application (deadline 31 January 2013) 

- Level of C1 at start of St. Gallen year (deadline 1 August 2014) 

Internship SIM programme 

Students who do the SIM programme at St. Gallen need to do an international internship of at least 5 

weeks. International means not in Switzerland or in the country of origin/nationality. The internship has 

to take place during the master. 

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Università Bocconi, Milan 

Master 

Programmes 

International 


Finance * 

(Finance/ 

Accounting) 

Marketing 


Language Link to website Graduation 

Contribution 

English http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/Sito 

Pubblico_EN/Navigation+Tree/Home/Schools+a 

nd+Programs/Graduate+School/Prospective+St 

udents/International+Management/?lang=en 

Around €400 




udents/Finance/?lang=en 




udents/Marketing+Management/?lang=en 

Around €400 

Around €400 

* Students choosing Finance (Finance/ Accounting) at Bocconi have to combine this with the Finance 

master programmes at RSM. If not, the programme will exceed the 1 year at Bocconi. 

* You are not eligible for Bocconi, if you have ever applied for a master at Bocconi and have been 

rejected. 

Bocconi will admit a maximum of 5 RSM students for DM2 in 2014-2015. 

Schedule 

RSM year: 2013-2014 

Bocconi year: 2014-2015 

Bocconi semester dates: 

• Fall: beginning of September- end of December. Examination period: January - February 

• Spring: mid February – beginning of June. Examination period: June/July 

Language requirements: 

Show proof of proficiency in the English language: 

• Bocconi does not have an English level requirement for RSM DM² applicants 

Show proof of proficiency in the Italian language: 

• Level of A1 at time of application (deadline 31 January 2013) 

• Level of B1 at start of Bocconi year (deadline 1 August 2014) 

The programmes at Bocconi are in English, but some offered electives are in Italian (level B2 

required). Students can opt for the crash course in Italian, which takes place at the end of August 

(around 40 hours for 160 euro). This is extracurricular, not included in your study plan. This course is 

advised for the students who want to take Italian electives. Please notice that an English C1 level has 

to be reached by the time of graduation. 

Internship 

DM² students will be required to do an internship (either in Italy or somewhere else) which will be 

worth 8 credits. The internship has to be 10 weeks (fulltime) or 16 weeks (part-time: 20 hrs/ week). 

When you want to apply for an internship, you can get assistance of the Bocconi Career Service. 

Previously done internships may be acknowledged, but this has to be arranged during the first 

semester at Bocconi. 

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Study plan for Bocconi: 

• Exams already taken at RSM will be matched with the ones listed in UB study plan: students 

will have the matching ones recognised as Bocconi courses, the non-matching ones will have 

to be passed in order to get the Bocconi diploma. 

• Students will have to pass two foreign language exams in Bocconi. 

o First language (level required: C1 Business): English 

o Second language (level required: minimum A2): Italian. DM² students can attend also 

an Italian crash course organized by Bocconi International relations Office during the 

first weeks in Milan. 

Thesis 

DM² students, depending on the agreement with the home school, will have the chance to write their 

thesis at home. Students are required to present and discuss the thesis at Bocconi as well as at RSM. 

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3. Application and selection procedure 

Selection criteria 

When preparing your application for the Double Degree programme for 2013-2015, make sure you 

have the latest version of this brochure. You can find the release date of this version on the cover 

page of these guidelines. Always check the following website for the most up-to-date version: 

http://www.rsm.nl/home/international/rsm_students_going_abroad/double_master_degree 

1. Bachelor programme 

At the time of application (January 2013): 

Completed all B1 and B2 courses, and the trimester 1 courses of B3 at RSM Erasmus University. 

At starting time of DM2 programme (September 2013): 

Completed the full bachelor programme, including the minor and the bachelor thesis. 

2. Study results and progress 

Both RSM Erasmus University and its partners require the best qualified students. You are eligible to 

apply for the DM² Programme when your minimum average weighted Bachelor grade is 7.0. Another 

important factor is the pace at which you have gone through your studies. 

3. Master programme 

Only students who start with Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, MSc 

in Finance & Investments or MSc in Supply Chain Management in September 2013 are eligible for the 

DM² Programme. 

4. Language proficiency 

All applicants for the DM² Programme must show proof of the required language level. Check for the 

required level the chapter with information about each partner school. The language levels are according 

to the Common European Framework. Language certificates should be no older than 2 years at the time 

of application. 

On the application form, you are asked to fill in a partner school, and also a second choice partner school. 

If you are not selected for your first school and want to be considered for the second school, you must 

meet the language requirements of the second school at the time of application. 

You are exempted from an English, German, Spanish or Italian test if: 

- the language concerned is your native language; 

- the language concerned was your first language of secondary education; 

- you are a student from International Business Administration (concerning English) 

5. Motivation 

Your letter of application (max 1 page) should comprise: 

- Motivation for applying for DM2 and the preferred DM² partner school; 

- Why we should select you for this programme and send you to that particular DM² partner school and 

not somebody else; 

- Explanation on how the two Master Programmes match; 

- Your thoughts about a possible thesis subject related to the DM² programme; 

6. Individual study plan 

The individual study plan describes the chosen master at RSM, the master at the partner school, why 

it is a good combination and a possible topic for the combined thesis. 

7. Other important criteria 

- Sidelines: important and responsible job(s) and/or student association activities, voluntary jobs, 

activities in sports clubs, debating societies, and so on. 

- Profile: are you mature, independent, can you adapt yourself easily, do you show responsibility? 

- International orientation: are you open-minded and internationally orientated? 

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Selection procedure 

The application and selection procedure consists of the following steps: 

1. Preparation before Application 

- Read this brochure carefully; 

- Consult the Student Adviser if you are not sure whether participation is feasible to you; 

- Go through the websites of the DM² partner schools for information on the schools, the study 

programmes and courses on offer; 

- Visit the Reading Room for hard copies of study programmes of each partner school as well as for 

study reports of former RSM exchange students; 

2. Available Double Degree slots 

- RSM Erasmus University offers around 15 MSc students from RSM Erasmus University the 

possibility to obtain two Master Degrees; 

- Each DM² partner school has a maximum number of RSM students they can admit, check the 

concerning chapter. 

3. Application & Deadline 

- Submit an application form with the required attachments in duplicate. Download the form here: 

http://www.rsm.nl/rsm-international-new/rsm-outgoing/double-master-degree-in-management/ 

- Deadline for application is 31 January 2013, at the Programme Manager in room T5-15. 

- Fill in the school of your first choice, and the master programme. Indicate an alternative master 

programme at this school. We also ask for an alternative school, just in case the school of your 

first choice has got too many applicants. Be aware that if you want to be eligible for this second 

school, you will have to meet the language requirements at the time of application. 

4. Selection on paper 

- The initial selection is based on your application. Candidates who do not make it to the selection 

interviews are notified by email in February 2013. 

5. Selection interviews 

- The remaining candidates are invited for personal interviews of around 20 minutes with the 

Selection Committee in February 2013 (in week 6 and 7). The committee consists of the Executive 

Director MSc Programmes and the Programme Manager of DM². 

- A maximum of 20 interviews will be conducted. If there are more than 20 candidates, the 20 

students with the highest GPA will be invited. 

- The students are notified at their student e-mail address about the date and time of the interview. 

Topic of conversation will be your motivation for the preferred partner university, your interest in 

the destination, the chosen master programmes and the individual DM² study programme 

proposal. 

6. Announcement 

- The selection committee will decide which students she deems fit for the Double Degree programme. 

A very important factor is the GPA, in addition to extracurricular activities and the motivation shown 

during the interview. Within 3 weeks after the last interview the Programme Manager will inform all 

applicants about the outcome and which students have been selected for what destination. 

- If selected, conditions could still be established for affirmative selections, (completion of the bachelor 

programme, supplementary language courses/exams, GRE scores, etc). 

7. Selected Candidates 

- Applicants who have been selected for the Double Degree programme, will be contacted per email. 

After the RSM selection round, the files of the selected students will be send to the partner 

universities. After the confirmation of the partner schools, students are officially Double Degree 

students. 

- Applicants who are not selected for the Double Degree programme will be able to sign up for the 

2 nd selection round of the regular International Exchange Programme. Students, however, who 

are selected to the programme but decline the offer, can no longer participate in the regular 

International Exchange Programme. 

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4. Before departure 

Nomination at host university 

As soon as you have confirmed your participation through the Statement of Acceptance in the DM² 

Programme, the Programme Manager sends out your nomination to the partner university. The 

partner university has a final saying in your acceptance. They will have a look at your application and 

hopefully confirm your admission. From that moment on you can send all your questions directly to the 

contact person of that university. Completion of application forms, taking care of accommodation, 

sticking to the deadlines, etc is your own responsibility. 

Update your student file 

- Until the programme abroad starts all selected students should update their personal student file 

(at the Programme Manager) with grades and language test results obtained after the selection 

round. 

- One month prior to your departure the Programme Manager checks your file and checks whether 

you have fulfilled all selection criteria. 

- Not completing your Bachelor programme or missing language tests/courses will lead to the 

cancellation of your participation. 

Cancellation of exchange: cancellation fee! 

Being selected for an academic period abroad means that a student is aware of his/her rights and duties 

which participation in the DM² Programme implies. 

Report any cancellation to Programme Manager! 

It can happen that due to illness, poor study results or unforeseen circumstances a student cannot 

participate in the DM² Programme any longer. If such situation occurs, please inform (both in word and 

writing) the Programme Manager DM² at RSM at the earliest possible moment. If you are already present 

at the partner university for your time abroad, also contact the coordinator there. 

Cancellation fee 

The exchange of students is an expensive affair and time-consuming process at both the home and host 

university. A student will be charged with a cancellation fee of € 250 if he/she cancels the participation in 

the DM² Programme after the acceptance of the programme offer. Students who cancel their exchange 

period less than one month before the start of the programme are also deemed liable for any other 

financial consequences for RSM Erasmus University, except in cases when it is a question of 

demonstrable unforeseen circumstances. 

Erasmus Student Services Centre 

The Erasmus Students Service Centre (ESSC) can be of help to you when: 

- subletting your room during your exchange; 

- applying for scholarships, grants or funds; 

- getting a reimbursement for your OV student card; 

- registering for a language test or course; 

- you need information on practical matters concerning an academic period abroad. 

Check here for more information: www.eur.nl/english/essc 

Reducing costs of exchange 

A study period abroad always involves additional costs. The following information may be of help to you in 

reducing your extra costs. 

Subletting your room during your exchange 

A successful solution to reduce your costs is to sublet your room during your exchange period abroad. 

Forms to sublet your room in Rotterdam to an international student (preferably a visiting student for 

our programmes) are available at the Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC, hall of E-building). 

Student grants and loans & Reimbursement of OV student card 

Dutch students continue to receive student grants and loans while abroad. Students who receive a 

student grant from the IB-Group and who take components of their Dutch university studies abroad 

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are entitled to receive money instead of their OV student card, approximately €80 per month. 

Travelling before or after your exchange programme is not calculated in this period. To receive timely 

reimbursement you should submit your request to the IB-Group two months before departure. Request 

forms are available at the ESSC. 

http://www.ib-groep.nl/particulier, and click for ‘Studiefinanciering in het buitenland’ (only Dutch). 

Life Long Learning Programme (former Socrates/Erasmus programme) 

Please inform yourself about eligibility for the LLL grant. 

A.A. van Beek Fund scholarship 

All students who have been enrolled at the Erasmus University Rotterdam for at least 2 years can 

apply for this scholarship. All information on this scholarship is posted on: 

http://www.eur.nl/eur/fondsen/vanbeek_fonds 

The Programme Manager’s letter of confirmation, which is sent to you after selection, can serve as 

proof that your exchange period counts towards your degree at RSM Erasmus University. 

Find more grants and scholarships (Nuffic) 

The websites www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-studenten/studiebeurs and www.beursopener.nl of the Nuffic 

(Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education) is meant for students, 

researchers and staff who are looking for grants, scholarships and funds for a study, work placement 

or research abroad. 

The International Student Identity Card 

The ISIC is the ‘International Student Identity Card’, which is the only internationally recognised proof 

of identity for full-time students. It gives you access to more than 28.000 worldwide benefit and 

discounts on for example plane and railway tickets and museums. The ISIC can be bought at the 

ESSC for €10; you need a copy of your identity card (driver’s license, passport), a copy of your 

student card or proof of registration as full-time student and a passport photo with your name at the 

back. It takes about 3 to 4 working days before you can pick up the card at the ESSC. 

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5. Languages 

Your language skills are important for all international study abroad programmes. You will attend 

business and management courses out of the regular programme of the host university, which means 

at most universities in the language of the host country. RMS uses the levels of the Common 

European Framework to evaluate your language skills. 

Levels of the Common European Framework (CEF) 

A1 - Beginners 

level 

(official 

terminology: 

Breakthrough 

Level) 

A2 - Pre- 

Intermediate level 

(official 


Waystage Level) 

B1 - Intermediate 

level 

(official 


Threshold level) 

B2 - Upper- 

Intermediate level 

(official 


Vantage Level) 

C1 - Advanced 

level 

(official 


Effective 

Operational 

Proficiency Level) 

Language courses 

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases 

aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself 

and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as 

where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a 

simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to 

help. 

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of 

most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 

requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine 

matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate 

environment and matters in areas of immediate need. 

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters 

regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations 

likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. 

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal 

interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and 

briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. 

Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract 

topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can 

interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction 

with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce 

clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a 

topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. 

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit 

meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much 

obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for 

social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, 

detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational 

patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. 

University Language & Training Centre 

The Language & Training Centre (LTC) at Erasmus University provides high quality language courses for 

regular and international students of the EUR. This centre offers courses in Chinese, Dutch, (Business) 

English and Spanish at different levels. Courses are offered in three periods, beginning in October, 

January and April. For certain languages, there are intensive summer courses available. 

For German and Italian courses the LTC cooperates with Alliance Française Rotterdam, Goethe Institut 

Rotterdam and Dante Alighieri Rotterdam respectively. 

Information on courses and application procedures can be found on the Language & Training Centre 

pages of the Erasmus University website: http://www.eur.nl/ltc. 

Please note that the German and Italian institutes follow their own application procedures. 

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Other institutes 

Of course there are many other institutes to learn and improve your foreign languages. At the Reading 

Room of International Office we have gathered information and brochures on other language 

institutes. 

Equal levels or recognized levels per language: 

Language At time of application At time of DM 2 period abroad 

English for St. Gallen English-taught 

programme 

TOEFL score 600 paper 

TOEFL score 250 computer 

TOEFL score 100 internet 

Spanish for all programmes at ESADE A1 CEF 

DELE A1 

German for St. Gallen English-taught B2 CEF 

programme 

TestDaF TDN 4 

Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf 

German for St. Gallen German taught B2 CEF 

programme 

TestDaF TDN 4 

Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf 

Italian for all programmes at Bocconi A1 CEF 

CILS A2 

CELI 1 

Same 

Same 

Same 

B1 CEF 

DELE Diploma Inicial B1 

Same 

C1 CEF 

Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung 

Kleines Deutsches 

Sprachdiplom 

B1 CEF 

CILS 2 

CELI 3 

In case you want to document your proficiency in one of the languages by means of another certificate 

than the ones mentioned above, please contact programme management on dm2@rsm.nl before the 

application deadline. 

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6. Programme Management 

Contact persons in MSc Programme Management 

Ms. Marlies Koolhaas 

Programme Manager DM² 

Room : T5-15 

Tel : 010-408 8677 

e-mail : dm2@rsm.nl 

Ms. Sigrid Batenburg 

Assistant of MSc Programme Management 

Room : T5-17 

Tel : 010-408 8658 

e-mail : sbatenburg@rsm.nl 

Ms. Anne van de Graaf 

Executive Director of MSc programmes 

Room : T5-03 

Tel : 010-4082903 

e-mai : agraaf@rsm.nl 

Other useful contact information 

International Office 

Room : T5-24, T5-26 and T5-30 

e-mail : intoffice@rsm.nl 

www : http://www.rsm.nl/home/international/rsm_students_going_abroad 

IBA Student Advisers 

Room : T5-25 

www : http://www.rsm.nl/home/students/bachelors/bsciba/student_advisers 

BA Student Advisers 

Room : T5-21 

www : www.rsm.nl/studieadviseur 

Language & Training Centre (LTC) 

Visiting address : ESSC, Central hall E-building 

Tel. : 010-408 2323 

e-mail : ltc@eur.nl 

www : http://www.eur.nl/ltc/ 

Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC) 

Room : Central hall E-building 

Tel. : 010-408 2323 

e-mail : essc@eur.nl 

www : http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/ 

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7. Dates & deadlines 

31 January 2013 16.00 hrs, deadline submitting application forms at T5-15 

Early February 2013 Interviews on campus, week 6 and 7 

Late February 2013 Announcement of selected students 

May-June 2013 

Register yourself for the Master Core Courses at RSM Erasmus University 

through SIN-online, like the regular master students 

September 2013 Start of the DM² programme with the home year in Rotterdam 

2 months before departure 

to partner school 

If applicable, submit your request for reimbursement of OV student card to 

the ‘Informatie Beheer Groep’ (IBG) 

September 2014 Start of your DM² academic period abroad 

We wish all students an enjoyable & successful stay 

in Rotterdam and abroad! 

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