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Colophon Edition International Business Administration, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University August 2011 Raechel Torner Shouhe Kuo Sjoerd van Leeuwen B&T Ontwerp en advies B.V. Michelle Muus, Paula Delfos, Beeldbank EUR, Media Library RSM B&T Ontwerp en advies B.V. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula or any matter announced in this brochure without further notice.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT EXAMINATION BOARD & STUDENT ADMINISTRATION STUDENT ADVISERS STUDENT COUNSELLORS (STUDENT SUPPORT) UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGISTS (STUDENT SUPPORT) CAREER ADVISOR (STUDENT SUPPORT) CAREER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL OFFICE STAR (STUDY ASSOCIATION RSM, ERASMUS UNIVERSITY) STUDENT REPRESENTATION (SR) ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN) ERASMUS STUDENT SERVICE CENTRE STUDENT HELPDESK RSM LANGUAGE & TRAINING CENTRE BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE LIBRARY LITERATURE & COPY SHOP ERASMUS SPORT CENTRE / SPORTS FACILITIES STUDIUM GENERALE AND ERASMUS CULTUUR The programme managers of International Business Administration are responsible for the organisation of the Bachelor programme and the information ow to students. They prepare the course schedules and examination schedule, course evaluations and are in charge of enrolment for workshops and all information published on SIN-Online. They also provide you with the Topic Index on SIN-Online where you can nd many important regulations and manuals, such as the internship manual, the examination and teaching regulations, the master entrance requirements, etc. Furthermore, they are the contact persons for both students studying IBA and professors teaching in the IBA programme and they do their best to ensure that all courses run smoothly. Shouhe Kuo, Room Telephone E-mail Bachelor 1 T5-16 010 - 408 8840 skuo@rsm.nl
Raechel Torner, Bachelor 2 & 3 & Pre-Master Room T5-14 Telephone 010 - 408 9610 rtorner@rsm.nl E-mail
Shirley Accord, Office Manager Room T5-18 Telephone 010 - 408 9591 aaccord@rsm.n E-mail
Adri Meijdam, Executive Director Room T5-08 Telephone 010 - 408 2203 ameijdam@rsm.nl E-mail
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STUDENT ADVISERS
Students may contact one of the studentadvisers for information, advice and / or guidance. The studentadvisers are familiar with all aspects of the course programmes and can assist students in making decisions in the elds of study planning and study choices. Students who are not able to continue their studies or experience delays, for instance because of personal circumstances such as illness, disability, family circumstances etcetera, may also turn to the studentadvisers for personal advice and guidance. The studentadvisers can also be consulted for issues such as: Rules and regulations of the examination board (regarding exemptions from subjects, admission to Master-programmes, special regulations in case of personal circumstances based on mediation from the student adviser etc.); Choices to be made within the programme (taking electives at other faculties / universities, choice of Master-programme, etc.); Providing of study information to individuals and / or groups; Offer guidance for students with personal issues / study related problems. The studentadvisers encourage students to make use of their ofce as a resource through which access to other services on campus can be gained. If necessary the studentadviser will refer students to other ofces or professionals in the University such as the student counsellors, the university psychologists, the Erasmus Student Service Centre (ESSC) and the Student Administration. The information provided by a studentadviser is condential and, as such, will not be divulged to any third party without the students permission. THE STUDENT ADVISERS FOR IBA ARE: THEA DEN HARTOG & RALLY SCHWACHFER CONTACT Room T5-23 SIN-Online channel RSM Study Advice E-mail studentadviser@rsm.nl Telephone hour Monday and Thursday morning from 11.30 to 12.30 hrs. Telephone 010 - 408 1891 Open Consultation hours Monday and Thursday from 13.30 to 15.00 pm Individual Appointments To be booked via our website (for more www.rsm.nl/studyadvice (go to the elaborate questions) BScIBA pages, click on availability in the left column, and click on the link to our appointment book)
EB-29 Monday - Friday from 09.00 to 16.00 hrs. 010 - 408 1019 / 2726 010 - 408 9091 www.eur.nl/ea_international examens.bedrijfskunde@oos.eur.nl
T5-41 Monday - Friday from 09.00 to 12.30 hrs. 010 - 408 1895 / 8731 www.rsm.nl/eb ebiba@rsm.nl
Rally Schwachfer
It is not uncommon for students to experience problems during their studies. This is sometimes caused, for example, by having to adjust to independent living, relationships that are not going well or events that are difcult to process. Often it is not exactly clear whether study-related or personal difculties are the cause or the consequence of the problem. One thing is clear: a vicious cycle has been created. The University psychologists can help to break this cycle.
010 - 408 2323 (make an appointment through ESSC) www.eur.nl/english/essc/ advice_counselling/ professional/psychologists
CAREER SERVICES
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP? A THESIS ASSIGNMENT? A PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME JOB?
Career Services provides a broad range of services to students of the RSM Erasmus University, most of them internship and future career related. Career Services staff members function as a liaison between students, the corporate world, and the different departments of the business school to help determine and facilitate internships, research opportunities and jobs. Career Services can help students to clarify their interests and skills; refine interviewing and curriculum vitae preparation skills, pursue internships and research projects and interact with potential employers. Students are encouraged to use any or all services, especially in the year preceding their BSc or MSc graduation!
INTERNSHIPS Students can benet from internships by receiving handson experience and learning professional skills that will enhance their degree and help prepare them for a successful career. Within the Business Administration curriculum students can choose to do a Bachelor internship in their third year, and frequently internships are used as a substantial element to complete the Master thesis. Your own initiative in nding an internship is crucial. To be fully notied of any internship opportunities in the Netherlands, abroad and in the Netherlands but for nonDutch speakers, students are advised to register to the SIN Online Career Services channel. Simultaneously all offers are posted on the Career Services website www.rsm.nl/students/careerservices. Students can apply to these projects by sending an e-mail with attached letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to careerservices@rsm.nl mentioning the project number. Because there are dozens of students not just from RSM competing for the best internship opportunities, students will need to prepare for their search months in advance. A good start is to attend a Career Services CV Session. It helps you develop your application by giving feedback on the curriculum vitae and cover letter. LINKS TO THE CORPORATE WORLD Career Services regularly facilitates company presentations on-campus. During the study year Career Services also organises several workshops by well-known companies. Each workshop will highlight a specic aspect of the application procedure; cv writing, interview skills, how to sell yourself and so on. Moreover business courses, recruitment events etc. are brought to the attention of the students via the SIN channel. And upon graduation Career Services can inform young graduates on entry-level job opportunities. You can nd Career Services in the T-building on the fth oor.
Ms. Ccile Reulen Room T5-34 Telephone 010 - 408 2088 Ms. S. Kruter (for appointments) Room T5-36 Telephone 010 - 408 2010 E-mail Website careerservices@rsm.nl www.rsm.nl/students/careerservices
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
During your studies at RSM there is the opportunity to spend one term at one of our 100 partner schools all over the world. These exchanges are facilitated within our Bachelor and Master Exchange Programme (see also: www.rsm.nl/international). Once a year (January - March) a selection procedure takes place for exchanges in the next academic year.
Most important selection criteria are: Progress and minimum weighted grade of 6.5 in (non) RSM Bachelor Programme as well as the grades obtained at RSM so far. The higher the grades the better chances for the most popular exchange destinations. Language skills are needed for an exchange abroad. For partner schools of which the teaching language is English, the exit level of B2.2 is required, for other languages this exit level is B2.1 The EUR Language and Trainings Centre offers language courses and test to reach the required language levels, see also http://www.eur.nl/english/ltc/ language_courses/ In addition the selection is also based on your extra-curricular activities, motivation and impression during the interview. From October onwards the new brochure Study Abroad Guidelines will be available. It is recommended to read this brochure carefully prior to application.
Mrs. L.C. de Vries Head International Ofce Room T5-24 010 - 408 1984 Telephone
K. Klapwijk Programme Assistant Master Exchange Programme (outgoing) Room T5-26 Telephone 010 - 408 2975
Mr. L. Kasmo-Borgonje Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange Programme Room T5-30 Telephone 010 - 408 2132
Mrs. E. Vermeulen Programme Assistant (CEMS) Exchange Programmes Room T5-26 Telephone 010 - 408 2398
Mrs. M. Rozendaal Programme Manager Master Exchange Programme (incoming) Room T5-30 Telephone 010 - 408 2996
Mrs. E. van Oeffelen Programme Assistant Room T5-26 Telephone 010 - 408 2099
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STAR Management Week: this weeklong, nationwide showcase event is considered our annual pinnacle as it constitutes a signicant interface between students, academia and our corporate network. This is envisioned in a wide array of activities on recruitment, academic and social level. This STAR Management Week 2011 will commence on Tuesday 25 October with an Opening Conference and the week will close with the famous STAR Party. International Business Study: 25 students conduct research in emerging markets for Dutch SMEs. In the past years students travelled to India, Chile and Brazil. The research starts in the Netherlands and continues abroad during summer. Erasmus Recruitment Days: this is the largest on campus recruitment event in the Benelux where students get in contact with a large variety of companies via company presentations, workshops and interviews and branch dinners. The Erasmus Recruitment Days take place in February.
STAR Master Study Clubs: the twelve Master Study Clubs organise events throughout the year that target specic Master students. These events can vary from study trips to company visits and inhouse days that have common ground with the specic Master. Study Trips: each year two study trips will take place for the Bachelor students; one for BA and one for IBA. In the past they have visited Sydney, Chicago, Singapore, St. Petersburg, Beijing and many more. The trips take place in March
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BUDDY PROGRAMME The Buddy Programme is a programme together with Erasmus University where international students are linked to Dutch or more experienced international students. These students can help international students with everyday questions and show them around Rotterdam. ESN INTRODUCTION DAYS The start of your time abroad. We organize the introduction days to help you nd your way in Rotterdam. During the introduction days we will show you the Erasmus University and off course our beautiful city Rotterdam. It is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow international students during our day and exciting night programme.
ESN SOCIAL DRINK Every Tuesday we have the ESN Social Drink for all international and Dutch students. It is a chance to see and catch up with all your fellow students in a relaxed setting. During the evening this social drink will be transformed into a party. The social drink will be held in our favourite caf B.E.D.
Room N1-13 Every day from 13:00 till 15:00 hrs 010 - 408 1341 www.esn-rotterdam.nl info@esn-rotterdam.nl
E-Hall Monday to Friday from 09.30 to 17.00 hrs. 010 - 408 2323 www.eur.nl/essc
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T3 floor Monday - Friday from 08.30 to 21.00 hours and Saturday from 08.30 to 17.00 hours 010 - 408 2024 http://www.rsm.nl/home/students/bit/helpdesk StudentHelpdesk@rsm.nl
The courses take place at the Woudestein campus (in the evening) and usually start in October, January and April. Apart from these evening courses, you can participate in summer crash courses in August. For languages other than the above mentioned (like German, French and Italian) the LTC cooperates well-known language institutes. Please visit our website for more information about the respective offers and schedules. Other activities that the LTC offers are: Academic writing for Bachelor / Master students (the dos and donts of writing academic texts); ITP-TOEFL test (at least once a month); Courses in the eld of study skills (like Effective Studying). For more information about languages courses, intakes, study skills and other services, please see www.eur.nl/ltc
CONTACT Visiting address ESSC, central hall E-building Opening hours Monday - Friday from 09.30 to 17.00 hrs. (Thursday evenings in September from 17.00 to 19.30 hrs.) Telephone 010 - 408 2323 Website www.eur.nl/ttc
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T4-50 Monday - Fridayfrom 9.00 to 17.00 hrs. 010 - 408 1903 www.rsm.nl/bic BIC@rsm.nl
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LIBRARY
The EUR libraries provide scientific documentary information to students and staff. The central University Library (UB) is located at campus Woudestein and serves the local faculties. Located in the same building is the library of the Rotterdamsch Leeskabinet. This association offers free library membership to EUR students and staff, see: http://www.eur.nl/rlk/english/ A separate Medical Library is established at Hoboken campus.
ACCESS The library website provides access to catalogues and the majority of its databases. In a discipline specic selection many resources on Economics & Management are brought together. The databases can be accessed from home using VPN. Go to the library website for more information. On the library website, you can also ask questions and follow online courses. INFORMATION The information desk answers questions about services, search methods, databases and reading room collections. Library tours and workshops are available on request. For each discipline, the library has a subject specialist who selects and acquires new publications in the relevant eld and helps with answering subject-specic questions. The subject librarian for Business Administration and management is Erik de Munck Mortier. He can be reached by calling 010 - 408 2392 or by e-mail demunckmortier@ubib.eur.nl CONTACT Library Opening hours
B-building (accessible from the hall of the C building) Reading rooms: Monday - Friday from 8 am to 10.30 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 4.30 pm Information desk: Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday from 9 am to 4.45 pm Book collection: Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 9.00 pm * and Friday from 9 am to 4.45 pm 010 - 408 1198 010 - 408 9050 www.eur.nl/ub/english/ www.eur.nl/ub/english > Contact us > Virtual Desk
* Books requested before 5.45 pm can be collected up until 9 pm
COLLECTION The University Library has a collection of approximately one million printed books and circa 1,300 printed periodicals. Most books may be borrowed. To borrow books a student card or library card is required. Publications not available in the library may be requested for a fee. These will be supplied from another library in the Netherlands or from abroad. Reference materials and periodicals are not for loan. These are available for perusal in the reading rooms. The digital collection offers over 300 databases. It covers 20,000 e-journals and 300,000 e-books including compulsory literature titles. The subject-specic databases, business, market and macro-economic data are an important part of this collection. The Erasmus Data Service Centre (EDSC) offers assistance nding quantitative data.
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VB-40, V-building September - April Monday - Thursday from 9.00 to 19.00 hrs. Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs. May - August Monday - Thursday from 9.00 to 17.30 hrs. Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs. 010 - 408 1150 010 - 452 8078 www.studystore.nl eur@studystore.nl
VB-12, V-building Monday - Friday from 10.00 to 16.00 hrs. 010 - 408 1154 010 - 408 9065 www.erasmusshop.nl info@erasmusshop.nl
V-building Reading rooms: Monday - Friday from 8.45 to 17.00 hrs. (+ L-building from 8.00 to 16.30 hrs.) 010 - 408 2345 www.servicepoint.nl erasmus@servicepoint.nl
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Monday - Friday: 08.00 to 23.00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 to 19.00 hrs. service desk 010 - 408 1875 info@erasmussport.nl www.erasmussport.nl
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CONTACT Location
W E1-36/38 Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 3062 PA Rotterdam Monday - Thursday from 9.00 to 16.00 hrs. 010 - 408 1144 / 1394 stg@oos.eur.nl / erasmuscultuur@oos.eur.nl www.eur.nl/english/sgec www.facebook.com/studiumgeneralerotterdam Studium Generale en Erasmus Cultuur (#2778)
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