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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
MSc International Management / CEMS
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Course Overview
RSM's MSc International Management / CEMS is the Dutch flagship general-management master's, delivered through the CEMS Global Alliance — a consortium of 32 leading business schools worldwide (LSE, HEC Paris, Bocconi, ESADE, IIM Calcutta, NUS, HKUST, USYD). Graduates earn two degrees: the MSc International Management from RSM and the CEMS Master in International Management (CEMS MIM). The CEMS MIM is consistently ranked top-10 globally for Masters in Management by the Financial Times.
Sri Lankan applicants with a bachelor's in business / economics use the programme as a route into multinational management roles. The 13-month structure: Term 1 at RSM Rotterdam (core management); Term 2 abroad at a CEMS partner school (exchange + business project); Term 3 back at RSM or another partner for electives; thesis project in summer. The integrated mandatory CEMS Business Project — a 6-week consulting engagement with a CEMS corporate partner (BCG, McKinsey, ABN AMRO, Unilever, Heineken) — is a hiring funnel. RSM sits on the Erasmus campus in Rotterdam, with Schiphol Airport 50 minutes away and Amsterdam, Brussels, and Antwerp all on the doorstep.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Business / Economics / Management from a recognised university with a strong academic record (Sri Lankan first / upper-second class equivalent).
- check_circle GMAT 600+ (median around 660) or GRE equivalent — required.
- check_circle CV demonstrating international experience or strong extracurricular leadership.
- check_circle Motivation letter, two references, and a recorded video interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (no band below 6.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced grade B.
- check_circle Knowledge of a second language is required for CEMS graduation (English + one other language at intermediate level — Sri Lankan applicants can submit Tamil / Sinhala proficiency to meet this).
- check_circle Waived if your bachelor's degree was taught entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (programme total, non-EU) | €22,000 | Rs. 7,590,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, Rotterdam) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| CEMS Exchange Term Travel & Accommodation | €5,000 | Rs. 1,725,000 |
| Health Insurance, Visa & Residence Permit | €800 | Rs. 276,000 |
| Books, Materials & CEMS Project Travel | €1,500 | Rs. 517,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | €42,300 | Rs. 14,593,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
RSM CEMS graduates qualify for the Netherlands' 12-month Zoekjaar (Orientation Year) job-search visa, with conversion to the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit at the Master's-graduate salary threshold (€41,954/yr in 2025; under-30 graduate rate). ~94% are employed within 3 months. Strong placement into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Roland Berger, Deloitte, EY, Unilever Rotterdam, Heineken Amsterdam, ABN AMRO, Booking.com Amsterdam, Adyen Amsterdam, and Shell. Median starting salary €55,000-65,000 + 30% tax ruling for the first 5 years. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior corporate strategy roles at John Keells, MAS Holdings, Dilmah, Hayleys, Brandix, and Big Four consulting in Colombo.
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