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STUDY ABROAD

Guidelines 2011-2012

Bachelor

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Bachelor Exchange

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage

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

EXCHANGE DURING YOUR BACHELOR...........................................................................................................2

1. MEET THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE......................................................................................................3

1.1 LOCATION AND OPENING HOURS..........................................................................................................................3 1.2 CONTACT PERSONS AT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE .....................................................................................................3

2. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...........................................................................................................4

2.1 APPLICATION ...................................................................................................................................................4 2.2 WHERE AND WHEN ............................................................................................................................................4 2.3 SELECTION CRITERIA.........................................................................................................................................4 2.4 PROGRAMME ABROAD........................................................................................................................................5 2.5 AFTER THE EXCHANGE .......................................................................................................................................5

3 EXCHANGE DESTINATIONS........................................................................................................................6

3.1 HOW TO CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE EXCHANGE DESTINATION?....................................................................................6 3.2 WAITING ROOM (IN FRONT OF THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE,T5) ................................................................................6 3.3 WEBSITE OF HOST UNIVERSITY AND FACE BOOK ....................................................................................................6 3.4 BLACKBOARD RSMBACHELOR EXCHANGE.........................................................................................................6 3.5 NESO INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................6 3.6 OVERVIEW OF DESTINATIONS...............................................................................................................................7

4. SELECTION CRITERIA................................................................................................................................10

4.1 STUDENT STATUS ...........................................................................................................................................10 4.2 COMPLETED COURSES BACHELOR 1....................................................................................................................10 4.3 STUDY RESULTS .............................................................................................................................................11 4.4 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ..................................................................................................................................11 4.5 MOTIVATION..................................................................................................................................................13

4.6 STUDENTS ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES /WORKING EXPERIENCE...................................................................................14 4.7 INTERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................14

5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS...........................................................................................14

5.1 APPLICATION3 STEPS ..................................................................................................................................14 5.2 SELECTION PROCESS......................................................................................................................................15 5.3 ALLOCATION OF EXCHANGE SLOTS: THE GOOD OR THE BAD NEWS ............................................................................15 5.4 CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS ...........................................................................................................................15

6. BETWEEN SELECTION AND EXCHANGE..............................................................................................16

6.1 SELECTEDSTATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE ...........................................................................................................16 6.2 LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM INTERNATIONALOFFICE...........................................................................................16 6.3 NOMINATION AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY..................................................................................................................16 6.4 APPLICATION AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................16 6.5 LANGUAGE SKILLS...........................................................................................................................................16


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6.6 PRE-DEPARTURE SESSION ................................................................................................................................16 6.7 CONVERSION PROPOSAL: WHAT TO DO PRIOR AND AFTER THE EXCHANGE ...................................................................17 6.8 UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FILE .............................................................................................................................18 6.9 CANCELLATION OF EXCHANGE............................................................................................................................18

7. MONEY MATTERS........................................................................................................................................19

7.1 NO TUITION FEE .............................................................................................................................................19 7.2 SUBLETTING YOUR ROOM DURING YOUR EXCHANGE ..............................................................................................19 7.3 STUDENT GRANTS AND LOANS & REIMBURSEMENT OF OV STUDENT CARD .................................................................19 7.4 LIFE LONG LEARNING PROGRAMME (FORMER SOCRATES/ERASMUS PROGRAMME) .....................................................19 7.5 A.A. VAN BEEK FUND SCHOLARSHIP ..................................................................................................................19 7.6 FIND MORE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (NUFFIC)................................................................................................19 7.7 THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD ....................................................................................................19

8. THE EXCHANGE............................................................................................................................................20

8.1 MEET YOUR HOSTS.........................................................................................................................................20 8.2 CHANGES IN COURSES UPON ARRIVAL AT PARTNER SCHOOL ...................................................................................20 8.3 UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES /EARLY DEPARTURE............................................................................................20

9. LANGUAGES...................................................................................................................................................21

9.1 COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK(CEF) ............................................................................................................21 9.2 LANGUAGE AND TRAINING CENTRE (LTC).............................................................................................................22 9.3 OTHER LANGUAGE INSTITUTES ...........................................................................................................................23

10. USEFUL CONTACTS AND ADDRESSES ..............................................................................................24

11. MY CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................25

APPENDIX I GRADING AND CREDIT CONVERSION................................................................................26

APPENDIX II CONVERSION PROPOSAL...................................................................................................28

APPENDIX III RSMS INTERNATIONAL STUDY (ABROAD) OPTIONS DURING THE MASTER ..30

Update by the International Office: November, 2010.RSM reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula or any other matter publicised in this brochure.Students are kept informed through the SIN-Online channels "RSM International Office" and/or RSM Bachelor exchange and/orthe relevant Blackboard page and/or e-mail.


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INTRODUCTION

Exchange during your Bachelor

For the academic year 2011-2012, an estimated number of 140 students will be selected to spend the first trimester of their 3 rd

Bachelor year at one of our partner universities in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Asia within theframework of the Bachelor exchange programme.

Enlighten yourself!This brochure is written for all current 2nd year Bachelor students in the International Business Administration and BusinessAdministration programmes at RSM who are interested in becoming one of those exchange students.

This brochure informs you on the application and selection procedures. After reading, you will be well-informed on what theprogramme offers, how the application and selection process look like and what the requirements are before and after yourexchange.

The first information session on RSM exchange programmes takes place in November. Parallel to and after this session, thecentral Study and Internships Abroad Fair is organised for all EUR students. At this fair you will have ample opportunity to ask

specific questions on the exchange programmes, and receive a hard copy of the newest Study Abroad Guidelines.

For more information and other important dates make sure you enrol for our SIN-Online and Black Board channel RSM BachelorExchange.

Terms and ConditionsThis brochure is written to inform you on the application procedure and selection criteria for the Bachelor Exchange Programme.Once selected, this brochure is also of use for you to proceed with your preparation process until the moment you leave for yourexchange destination.

The International Office expects you to get acquainted with the content of this brochure. In this way you will be well-informed onour programme challenges and requirements, not only prior but also after your exchange.

All information in this brochure and communicated through the SIN-Online channel RSM Bachelor Exchange and/or directly bye-mail, should be regarded as terms and conditions to which you have to commit yourself at the start of your application.Questions of which the answers easily can be found in this brochure will not be dealt with neither in person nor by e-mail.

At the RSM all these international activities are established in cooperation with our valued academic and corporate partnersworldwide. RSM Erasmus University is proud to be the only Dutch member of the well-recognized networks of the Community ofEuropean Management Schools (CEMS) and the Partnership in International Management (PIM). Through these networks and a

great number of bilateral partnerships with business schools, the International Office realizes attractive study abroad programmesto both its Bachelor and Master students.

We hope you are the one who takes up the challenge and apply for our Bachelor Exchange Programme!

The International OfficeRotterdam School of ManagementErasmus University


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1. MEET THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE1.1 Location and opening hours

Location: 5th floor of the T-building, rooms T05-24, T05-26, T05-30General e-mail address: [email protected] hours: Monday until Friday, 09.00 17.00 h.Closed: Between 12.30 - 13.15 h.Appointments: Since all I.O. staff works part-time, students are recommended to make an appointment

for specific questions, see contact information below.

To regulate the student travel at our office we have reserved 2 days a week for handing in and picking up forms, informationmaterial, signed letters and other documents:Handing in/picking up documents/forms: Tuesday/Thursday, room T05-26

1.2 Contact persons at International Office

Linda de Vries Ligaya Kasmo-BorgonjeHead International Office (all programmes) Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange (incoming & outgoing)Room T05-24 Room T05-30Telephone: 010-4081984 Telephone:010-4082132E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: e-mail:[email protected]

Ellen van Oeffelen Ellen VermeulenSecretary Programme Assistant Exchange programmes

Room T5-26 Room T05-26Telephone 010-4082099 Telephone: 010- 4082398E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Marinelle Rozendaal Karin Klapwijk-ValentijnProgramme Manager Master Exchange (incoming) Programme Assistant Master Exchange (outgoing)Room T05-30 Room T05-26

Telephone 010-4082996 Telephone: 010-4082975E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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2. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

On a daily basis, the International Office deals with many questions from students. On the next 3 pages the most commonquestions and answers are listed. Before contacting the International Office, you are recommended to check whether yourquestions are on these pages.

2.1 Application

Am I eligible to apply for a Bachelor Exchange? If you can answer all of the following questions with YES you are eligible to apply.o I am a RSM Bachelor 2 student.

At the time of handing in my application (January 14, 2011):o I have passed all (or most) of my courses from Bachelor 1;o My weighted average grade over Bachelor 1 is at least a 6.5 or higher;o I have passed a language level test or can show equal proof of my language skills required for the school I apply for;o My motivation is primary based on the study programme abroad;o I will be able to be a good representative of RSM. See Chapter 4 Selection Criteria2.2 Where and when

Where can I go?At this moment, Bachelor students can opt for almost 60 destinations in Europe, North and Latin America and the Asia-Pacific.These business schools and universities can all be seen as some of the best in their countries and are worldwide renowned. See Chapter 3 Exchange DestinationsWhen can I go?The exchange always takes place during your trimester 7 (first trimester of Bachelor 3).An exchange takes place on a semester or trimester basis, normally from late August to late December. Academic calendars at

host universities might vary, for example in Australia and New Zealand, where programmes start already in July, or in China,where programmes run into January.

2.3 Selection Criteria

Whats the chance that Ill be selected ? for an exchange/Wharton/my 1st choice etc.

There is always tough competition for exchange spots, for some destinations even more than for others. For this reason you areasked to concentrate on more than one destination. The more destinations you are willing to be exchanged to, the more chanceyou have to be selected for an exchange in general.

The International Office cannot tell you exactly how much chance you have to be selected (at all, or for a certain destination). Itdepends on various hard and soft selection criteria. We do not only look at how you score on these criteria, but also compare thisto your fellow students profiles. Needless to mention that the Selection Committee will always do its utmost to offer you one ofyour first 5 preferred destinations. See Chapter 5 Application and Selection ProcessDo BA and IBA students have the same chance to be selected?Yes. The selection is based on several criteria; being an IBA or a BA student is not one of them. See Chapter 4 Selection CriteriaWhy are my grades important to be selected for an exchange?The International Office will receive more applications than the number of available exchange spots. Although the committeeapplies all selection criteria, there are always applicants with more or less the same profile and applying for the same school. In

such a case, the student with the highest scores has a bigger chance of being selected. Your average grade is also important forthe admission at most of our partner schools. Some of these, like in North America, only accept students with a certain averageBachelor grade, which is in general a minimum of 7.5 or higher.


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You cannot apply for the exact same destination as you have been during your Bachelor exchange, and you are strongly advised tochoose a destination on another continent. Its not the Schools common policy to select students twice for the same continent.

Besides the Master exchange programme, RSM also offers a Double Masters Degree in Management programme, and the MScIM/CEMS, during which you spend a part of your study abroad.

See Appendix III3 EXCHANGE DESTINATIONS

3.1 How to choose the appropr iate exchange destination?There are more almost 60 exchange destinations available for you; however, it is very important to apply for the right ones.Therefore check the following list of exchange destinations with additional (estimated number of spots and admission grade)requirements. In general the websites of the individual universities provide you with the most up-to-date-information on theirprogrammes and courses.

3.2 Waiting room (in front of the International Office, T5)In the Waiting Room (T5) you can glance through study reports of former exchange students: these reports show recentinformation on the partner universities as seen from the student's point of view and are a valuable source of inside information:what did other students think of the school, the academic level, the accommodation, the price level et cetera? Most of the times,the e-mail addresses of these students are included in the reports, in this way you can contact the student directly for additionalquestions. The files of the partner universities also include brochures, fact sheets, examples of application documents and touristinformation.

3.3 Website of Host University and Face bookThe host universitys website provides you with all information on for example the (exchange) programmes, accreditation andrankings, location, accommodation possibilities for international students et cetera.Most universities (also ours!) or their students have created Face book groups on www.facebook.com. Join them and you willbe able to get in touch with your future fellow students. We trust your internet skills are well developed in order to find these andmore options.

3.4 Blackboard RSM Bachelor ExchangeEnrol yourself for this channel and you will find the fact sheets (including calendar, course and accommodation information etc.)of all partner universities as well as exchange reports written by your predecessors. More important you will find a list of pre-approved courses.

3.5 Neso informationNesos are Netherlands Education Support Offices, overseas offices from the Netherlands organisation for internationalcooperation in higher education (Nuffic) in strategically important locations for Dutch higher education. You can visit the followingsites when you are looking for more information on studying in China, Indonesia, Mexico or Taiwan.

Neso China : http://neso.nuffic.nl/china/dutch-studentsNeso Indonesia : http://neso.nuffic.nl/indonesia/dutch-studentsNeso Mexico : http://neso.nuffic.nl/mexico/dutch-students

Neso Taiwan : http://neso.nuffic.nl/taipei/dutch-students
http://www.facebook.com/http://neso.nuffic.nl/china/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/china/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/mexico/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/indonesia/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/mexico/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/taipei/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/taipei/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/mexico/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/indonesia/dutch-studentshttp://neso.nuffic.nl/china/dutch-studentshttp://www.facebook.com/


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3.6 Overview of destinations

The following list shows the exchange destinations for 2011-2012 including the estimated number of slots.During the application and selection process changes may occur: Negotiations on student numbers run until February 2011, so the number of available slots may have slightly de- or

increased at the time of selection. It can happen that a university puts us on hold which means that we are not able to send them a student until the

exchange balance has been restored. As negotiations with prospects are always running, new schools might become available during this academic year.Major changes will be communicated to you via our information channels.

For all destinations a weighted average grade over Bachelor 1 of at least a 6.5 is needed. Because of popularity, for some schools we only select students who score higher than a 7.0, these are marked with one

star *. At some partner schools a weighted average grade over Bachelor 1 grade of 7.5 is needed before even admitted to their

programmes, these are marked with 2 stars**. Only for the University of Pennsylvania (the Wharton School) the weighted average grade over Bachelor 1 of an 8 is

needed.

EUROPE Website Slots

Denmark

Copenhagen Business School www.cbs.dk 4Finland

Aalto University, School of Economics www.hse.fi/EN 2France

Grenoble cole de Management www.grenoble-em.com 2Institut dtudes Politiques de Paris, Sciences Po www.sciences-po.fr 4Germany

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management www.whu.edu 2Iceland

Reykjavik University www.ru.is 2Ireland

University College Dublin www.ucd.ie 4Italy

Universit Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, SDA Bocconi School of Management * www.uni-bocconi.it 6Norway

BI Norwegian School of Management www.bi.no 2NHH The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration www.nhh.no 5Portugal Universidade Nova de Lisboa,Faculdade de Economia http://www.fe.unl.pt/ 2Universidade Catlica Portuguesa, FCEE www.ucp.pt 2Russia

St. Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Management http://eng.som.pu.ru 4

SpainESADE (Barcelona) * www.esade.es 2SwitzerlandUniversitt St. Gallen www.unisg.ch 3TurkeyKo University www.ku.edu.tr 2United KingdomAston University, Aston Business School www.abs.aston.ac.uk 4City University, Cass Business School * www.cass.city.ac.uk 1University of Manchester, Manchester Business School www.mbs.ac.uk 4University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Business School www.strath.ac.uk/business on hold
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NORTH AMERICA Website Slots

Canada

HEC Montral www.hec.ca/en 2Queens University, Queens School of Business * business.queensu.ca 4

University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business * www.sauder.ubc.ca 2York University, Schulich School of Business * www.schulich.yorku.ca 4USAEmory University, Goizueta Business School * http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/ 1Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business * fisher.osu.edu 2University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (IL) ** http://illinois.edu 2University of Michigan, Ross School of Business ** www.bus.umich.edu 0 or 1University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School * www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu 1University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School www.wharton.upenn.edu 4University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business ** http://www.marshall.usc.edu/ 6University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business * www.mccombs.utexas.edu 1University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business * bschool.washington.edu 4

LATIN AMERICA Website Slot s

Argentina

Universidad Torcuato di Tella www.utdt.edu 1BrazilFundaao Getlio Vargas, (So Paulo) www.fgvsp.br 2Chile

Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile www.puc.cl 2Mexico

Instituto Tecnolgico Autnomo de Mxico (ITAM) www.itam.mx 2Instituto Tecnolgico de Estudios Superiores Monterrey (ITESM) www.itesm.mx 4Peru

Escuela de Administracin de Negocios (ESAN) www.esan.edu.pe 2

OCEANIA Website Slots

Australia

The University of Melbourne * www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au 1University of New South Wales, Australian School of Business * http://www.business.unsw.edu.au 2University of Sydney * http://www.usyd.edu.au on holdNew Zealand

University of Otago, School of Business * http://www.commerce.otago.ac.nz/com 1
http://www.hec.ca/enhttp://business.queensu.ca/http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/http://fisher.osu.edu/http://illinois.edu/http://www.bus.umich.edu/http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/http://www.marshall.usc.edu/http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/http://bschool.washington.edu/http://www.utdt.edu/http://www.fgvsp.br/http://www.puc.cl/http://www.itam.mx/http://www.itesm.mx/http://www.esan.edu.pe/http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/http://www.business.unsw.edu.au/http://www.usyd.edu.au/http://c/Documents%20and%20Settings/AVliet/Application%20Data/Microsoft/Word/www.commerce.otago.ac.nz/comhttp://c/Documents%20and%20Settings/AVliet/Application%20Data/Microsoft/Word/www.commerce.otago.ac.nz/comhttp://www.usyd.edu.au/http://www.business.unsw.edu.au/http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/http://www.esan.edu.pe/http://www.itesm.mx/http://www.itam.mx/http://www.puc.cl/http://www.fgvsp.br/http://www.utdt.edu/http://bschool.washington.edu/http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/http://www.marshall.usc.edu/http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/http://www.bus.umich.edu/http://illinois.edu/http://fisher.osu.edu/http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/http://business.queensu.ca/http://www.hec.ca/en


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ASIA Website

China

Peking University, Guanghua School of Management www.gsm.pku.edu.cn/default_en.html 2Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai College of Economics & Management www.asom.sjtu.edu.cn 2

Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/ 2Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Business Administration * www.cuhk.edu.hk 4The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) * www.bm.ust.hk 2Indonesia

Gadjah Mada University http://www.ugm.ac.id/eng 4Japan

Keio University http://www.keio.ac.jp/ 1Korea

Korea University, Korea University Business School http://biz2.korea.ac.kr/ 4Yonsei University www.yonsei.ac.kr/eng 2Singapore

Singapore Management University (SMU) * www.smu.edu.sg 5National University of Singapore, NUS Business School * www.fba.nus.edu.sg 2Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School * www.ntu.edu.sg 4Taiwan

National Chengchi University, College of Commerce http://www.nccu.edu.tw/english 4National Taiwan University, College of Management www.management.ntu.edu.tw 4Thailand

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy http://www.chula.ac.th/cuen/index.htm 3Thammasat University http://www.tu.ac.th 2

This overview is under regular reservation and subject to change.Changes will be posted on the SIN-Online channel RSM Bachelor exchange.
http://www.gsm.pku.edu.cn/default_en.htmlhttp://www.asom.sjtu.edu.cn/http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/http://www.bm.ust.hk/http://www.ugm.ac.id/enghttp://www.keio.ac.jp/http://biz2.korea.ac.kr/http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/enghttp://www.smu.edu.sg/http://www.fba.nus.edu.sg/http://www.ntu.edu.sg/http://www.nccu.edu.tw/englishhttp://www.management.ntu.edu.tw/http://www.chula.ac.th/cuen/index.htmhttp://www.tu.ac.th/http://www.tu.ac.th/http://www.chula.ac.th/cuen/index.htmhttp://www.management.ntu.edu.tw/http://www.nccu.edu.tw/englishhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/http://www.fba.nus.edu.sg/http://www.smu.edu.sg/http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/enghttp://biz2.korea.ac.kr/http://www.keio.ac.jp/http://www.ugm.ac.id/enghttp://www.bm.ust.hk/http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/http://www.asom.sjtu.edu.cn/http://www.gsm.pku.edu.cn/default_en.html


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4. SELECTION CRITERIA

The following selection criteria guarantee that each student has sufficient qualifications and motivation to successfully studyabroad. The selection procedure makes it possible to arrive at a proper allocation of students and the exchange slots available inthe programme. The Selection Committee applies all criteria, though your study progress, grades and language skills are the

most important ones.

4.1 Student status

You started with Bachelor 1 at RSM in September 2009 and are enrolled as a student in Bachelor2 at the moment ofapplication

ExceptionStudents, who started in 2008 with their Bachelor 1, and who have been active fulltime Board or Committee members in a study- orstudent association over the last year, are invited to apply as well. Official proof should be added to the application.

ExclusionThe programme is not open to pre-Master students. Pre-Master students apply for an exchange during their Master.

4.2 Completed courses Bachelor 1

At the time of selection you should have completed most courses from Bachelor 1 (max 2 courses missing)Preferred standingStudents who have finished all courses of Bachelor 1 in one academic year, with excellent grades, are strongly preferred overstudents who have not.

Required passed coursesAt the moment of application, IBA students should have completed at least the following courses: BAP64 Introduction to International Business BAP53 Mathematics BAP65 Skills I: Informatics BAP71 Organisational Behaviour BAP73 MethodologyAt the moment of application, BA students should have completed at least the following courses: BKB0001 Inleiding in de Bedrijfskunde BKB0002 Methodologie BKB0004 Wiskunde BKB2010 Gedrag in OrganisatiesResults Bachelor 2 (trimester 4)Moreover, your study progress during Bachelor 2 plays a significant role in the selection process as well. Students who have

already completed all courses from trimester 4 of Bachelor 2 are one up on others.

Results Bachelor 1: One course not successfully completed

Option 1: compensation course completedYou may pass one Bachelor 1 course with a grade between 4.5 and 5.4, provided that in the first year of enrolment all othercourses of this year were passed. Moreover, this grade should be compensated for by at least two 7s or an 8 or higher foranother course of Bachelor 1. Your course will be regarded as completed and the grade will count towards the average.

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Results Bachelor 1: Two courses not successfully completedStudents who still have 2 courses open from trimester 2 or 3 of Bachelor 1 are also invited to apply. However please note that ourmore competitive destinations will be reserved for students who have completed all bachelor 1 courses.

4.3 Study results

You are eligible to apply for the exchange programme when your average weighted grade over Bachelor 1 is atleast a 6.5.

Preferred result sStudents who have finished all courses of Bachelor 1 in one academic year with excellent grades are strongly preferred overstudents who have not. Moreover, high grades play a considerable role in the selection for our most popular destinations, hencethe more competitive ones.

Results Bachelor 2 (trimester 4)Your study progress during Bachelor 2 plays a role in the selection process. Students who have already completed all coursesfrom trimester 4 of Bachelor 2, preferably with good grades, are one up on others.

Weighted average over Bachelor 1The weighted average is calculated over the total number of ECTS of courses that you have completed from Bachelor 1,including credits/grades from compensated courses; excluding credits/grades from courses you received an exemption from.Always use the non-rounded grades, so grades with one decimal, in your calculations.

Grade indication for positive selectionPlease have a look at paragraph 3.6 Overview of destinations where an indication is given of the minimum weighted averagegrade of Bachelor 1 you need in order to make a fair chance during the selection procedure.

4.4 Language prof iciency

4.4.1 Proficiency in English

All applicants must show proof of their level of proficiency in English at the moment of the selection interviews.ExemptionsYou are exempted from this requirement when: English is your native language English was the main instruction language of your secondary education You have an IB diploma with English A1/A2 You are an IBA student who passed the course BAP66Effective Business CommunicationsNo exemption?All students who are not exempted from the language requirement should preferably show their proficiency level according to theCommon European Framework (CEF). The best way of doing this is through the Language & Training Centre (LTC) of the

university.Requirement of host universitySome universities require language proficiency test results from e.g. an official TOEFL upon application (after selection by RSM).It is the students responsibility to find out about the language requirements of the universities that they are interested in.Students with an exemption as above-mentioned are also required to submit proof in those cases.


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Accepted proof of proficiency1) Successful participation in language course English Upper-Intermediate 2 (CEF B2.2) or higher2) LTC language level test result CEF level B2.23) ITP-TOEFL result 5774) TOEFL result 577 (PBT) or 90 (iBT)5) IELTS result 6.56) Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English or Certificate of Advanced English7) BEC Higher8) Anglia result acCEPT Proficiency (Level 9)How to proof your proficiency in English?

Ad. 1) Language courseThe Language and Training Centre of the university offers a lot of language courses.Seewww.eur.nl/english/ltc/language_courses/students/

Ad. 2) LTC language level test (intakes)Students, who do not want to participate in a language course, are strongly advised to take a language level test (intake) at the LTC todetermine their current level. For more information please checkwww.eur.nl/english/ltc/languagetest/intakes/

Ad. 3) ITP-TOEFLThe LTC also organises the Institutional Testing Program (ITP)-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This test is not anofficial TOEFL test, but is accepted by RSM as indicator of your proficiency in English upon application for the exchange programme.For more information please checkwww.eur.nl/english/ltc/languagetest/toefl/

Ad. 4) TOEFLThe Educational Testing Service offers the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) at different locations in theNetherlands. Seewww.ets.org and www.toefl.org.

Ad. 5) IELTSThe British Language Training Centre is the Dutch test centre for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System)test. Seewww.bltc.nl and www.ielts.org.

Ad. 6) Cambridge ESOLThe British Council is arranging Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) exams at different levels in theNetherlands. See www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands

Ad. 7) BEC HigherThere are two Cambridge ESOL exam centres in the Netherlands which offer the BEC exam. There is one in Amsterdam andone in Alkmaar. SeeCambridge ESOL: Business English Certificates (BEC)

Ad. 8) AngliaAnglia offers a programme of assessing English language competence. Seehttp://www.anglia.nl/

4.4.2 Proficiency in Spanish All applicants for ITAM and ITESM in Mexico, Universidad Torcuato di Tella (Argentina), ESAN (Peru) and Pontificia

Universidad Catlica de Chile must also show proof of their level of proficiency in Spanish at the moment of the selectioninterviews.

ExemptionsYou are exempted from this requirement when: Spanish is your native language Spanish was the main instruction language of your secondary education You have an IB diploma with Spanish A1/A2No exemption?Students should preferably show their language proficiency level according to the Common European Framework (CEF). Thebest way of doing this is through the Language & Training Centre (LTC) of the university.
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Accepted proof of proficiency1) Successful participation in language course Spanish Intermediate 2 (CEF B1.3)2) LTC language level test result CEF level B1.33) In possession of DELE Diploma de Espaol Nivel Inicial/Intermediate-mid/threshold levelPlease be aware that the following levels are required at the moment of exchange! Spanish Upper-Intermediate 1 (CEF Level B2.1) DELE Diploma de Espaol Nivel Intermedio/High-intermediate levelHow to proof your proficiency in Spanish?

Ad. 1) Language courseThe Language and Training Centre of the university offers a lot of language courses.For more information please checkwww.eur.nl/english/ltc/language_courses/students/

Ad. 2) LTC language level test (intakes)Students, who do not want to participate in a language course, are strongly advised to take a language level test (intake) at the LTC to

determine their current level.For more information please checkwww.eur.nl/english/ltc/languagetest/intakes/

Ad. 3) DELEDELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the official accreditation of the degree of fluency of the SpanishLanguage, issued and recognised by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. The Instituto Cervantes is theinstitution in charge of organising the exams. Seewww.dele.org and www.cervantes.nl for more information.

4.4.3 Proficiency in other languages

The more we know about your proficiency in the languages of your preferred exchange destination, the betterchances you have to be selected for that destination.

For the following destinations it is strongly recommended to study the relevant language before the start of the programme. It isan advantage during the selection if you have already taken a relevant language course or can show proof of your currentproficiency: Chinese : China Korean : KoreaFor the following destinations it can be an advantage during the selection if you take a relevant language course or can showproof of your current proficiency: Chinese : Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan French : France German : Germany, Switzerland Italian : Italy Portuguese : Portugal

Spanish : Mexico, Argentina, ChileIf this language is not your native language, or the first language of instruction of secondary education, proof could be presentedby submitting results from language courses or tests if available.

4.5 MotivationYour letter of motivation for application (max. 1 page!) should comprise:- A very short introduction on yourself;- Motivation for your first and second preferred exchange destinations;- Your characteristics relevant for an exchange abroad (international orientation, independency, other international experiences).- In which way will you represent the RSM Erasmus University and your country at the partner school?
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4.6 Students additional activities / Working experienceThe Selection Committee wants to learn more about your activities next to your RSM studies, so therefore write down your mostrelevant activities or jobs you have had or still have, i.e.:- any (part-time) job,- active and/or responsible role in a student association / society- voluntary activities (sports, community),- internship,- own company.Your sidelines show us that you are a mature, independent, flexible and responsible student.

4.7 InterviewYour performance during your 10-minutes interview also plays an important role for the selection. During the interview the SelectionCommittee will not only examine your application, but also your attitude towards your motivation for the exchange destination(s). Theinterviews will be held in English. It is strongly recommended to bring one copy of your completed application form.For the interview there is no formal dress code as long as you feel comfortable in what you wear.

5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

5.1 Application 3 steps

1. Prepare your application:

Please read this brochure carefully. Attend at least one information session (November 04, 2010 at 16.00 in room LB-077). Subscribe yourself to the SIN-Online channel and Blackboard course RSM Bachelor Exchange. Register for the language level test or language course (www.eur.nl./ltc). Visit the Blackboard and the Waiting Room (T05) to find information on our partner schools and to read study reports of former

exchange students.

2. Complete your application online at www.rsm.nl/exchange/applicationSome items in the online application

Personal info: contact details, student ID, uploaded picture, passport number, etc. RSM student status: year of enrolment, programme, results B1, progress B2, etc. Language skills: test/course results or registration proof, grades secondary school. Prior/other education. Extra-curricular activities: max. 3, according to you the most relevant ones, including internship, part-time job, student

association, voluntary job, etc. Mention at least 2 and at the most 5 preferred destinations, and whether you would be willing to be exchanged to other

destinations than the preferred ones, in case we cannot match you with your top 5. Realize that with only two preferreddestinations and no alternatives; the chance of being selected is very small. Only choose those universities that you aredefinitely willing to go to.

A preliminary conversion proposal from your top 2 preferred destinations Motivation letter.3. Submit 1 print-out of your online application with all required documents to the International Office (T05-24 or T05-

26) before January 14, 2011 at 16.00 h at the latest.

Only after you have submitted your Online Application, you can submit the hard-copy. It is recommended to keep 1 print-out of your completed online application for yourself and to bring it to the interview.

Required attachments

Print-out of Osiris Studievoortgangs-overzicht (study progress review) Copy of passports personal details page Proof of language proficiency

The proof of your l anguage proficiency (if not yet available) may also be handed in at the time of your i nterview!
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5.2 Selection process

Initial SelectionThe initial selection is based on your application form. Candidates who do not meet the selection criteria will no longer participate in theselection process. Those concerned will be notified by e-mail before January 25, 2011.

InterviewsIf you have made it through the first selection (based on your application form), you will be notified (by e-mail) individually on the date,time and place of your 10-minutes interview which takes place between February 03 and 09, 2011. You immediately need toconfirm your interview to the secretary of the International Office, Ms Ellen van Oeffelen, at: [email protected] you have a valid reason for your absence during the week of the interviews, another interview will be scheduled.At the time of the interviews the Selection Committee will have intensively studied your application form.

Matching of students and exchange spotsAs soon as all interviews have been rounded off, the Committee will proceed with selection and placement of the candidates. Thecommittee will take the sequence of preferred universities into account but generally has difficulty in matching preferred destinationsgiven by students with the available exchange places, since students preferences are usually rather slanted towards available places.The Committee starts with selection for destinations with the greatest competition (many applications and few available places).

Gradually, in this way, they go through the various destinations, in declining order.Because of the tough competition among students, the selection process for certain destinations will be more rigid (e.g. based onaverage grades, working experience, extracurricular activities, study progress, motivation) than for other destinations.

The chances for placement are therefore limited for students who have lower scores on the selection criteria. Students that do not gettheir first choice will compete for places in their second choice destinations, and so on.

5.3 Allocation of exchange slots: the good or the bad news

Good or bad news?

The good news is for students who are:- selected for any exchange programme abroad.

The bad news is for students who are not selected because:- they scored lower on the selection criteria than other competitors for the same exchange slot(s),- they only wanted to be selected for ONE particular partner school and there were better competitors,- they did not mention that much alternatives,- they showed off a negative impression during the interview,- couldnt show a proper plan of their study or language skills progress,- they have not yet completed as much Bachelor courses as their competitors who started in the same year of enrolment,- didnt show up at the interview without a good reason.

The bad newsStudents who are not selected for an exchange at all will be notified by the programme manager of the bachelor exchange by e-mail (EUR address) on Tuesday February 15, 2011 between 9.00 and 17.00 hrs. These students are welcome to contact her

after February 21, 2011 should they wish to receive an individual clarification.

The good newsOn Friday February 18 the programme manager of the Bachelor exchange will personally inform all students on the designatedexchange places. After selection, conditions could still be established for e.g. progress in the study programme, supplementarylanguage courses and study planning. If necessary, instructions on how to proceed with your exchange preparations will be givento you at the moment the exchange place is offered to you.

5.4 Celebrate the good news

D R I N K Friday March 25, 2011 at 17.00 h in Siena on campusTraditionally the results of the whole selection process are festively celebrated with a drink forALL selected students for allinternational programmes. This drink is not only a perfect opportunity to meet your fellow students who are going to the sameexchange destination as you, but you will also meet the students who are currently doing their exchange in Rotterdam, so your futurestudy mates and the ones to ask for more information!
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6. BETWEEN SELECTION AND EXCHANGE

6.1 Selected Statement of AcceptanceAfter you have received the good news on your exchange destination you will have 1 week to reconsider the offer.No later than February 25, 2011, you should confirm acceptance of your exchange destination by submitting the Statement of

Acceptance. Pre- and after selection procedures including the Statement of Acceptance form is sent to you by e-mail togetherwith the invitation of your interview.

6.2 Letter of Acceptance from International OfficeAs soon as we have received your Statement of Acceptance, the International Office will prepare you a so-called Letter ofAcceptance. This letter can be used at a later stage, for example for visa, fundraising and other purposes.

6.3 Nomination at partner universityAs soon as you have confirmed your participation through the Statement of Acceptance in the Bachelor Exchange Programme,the International Office will send out your nomination either through an e-mail or in a nomination on-line system. At all times youwill be informed on your nomination. Do not contact the host university before you have been informed on your nomination. Ingeneral, autumn exchange candidates will be nominated at the partner school before May 1, 2011.

6.4 Application at partner universitySelected for an exchange programme does not mean that your application stops. Any information you have sent for yourexchange application will be kept for our own files and therefore the International Office does not send off any of this informationto the partner school.After your nomination, the partner school (not all!) will send you their own application form to be completed by the selectedstudent who should personally look after the deadlines him/herself. Other information which should reach you is a Letter ofAcceptance and a general information package.

Additional documents upon admission at the partner school might be:- a C.V. including one or more passport sized photos;- an official TOEFL language test, see also www.toefl.org;- an official transcript of you home studies, available at the Central Student Administration, room EB-29. Costs are involved

and the procedure takes approximately 2 weeks. In the meanwhile you can send your print-out of Osiris, have it stamped atthe International Office and inform the partner school that your official transcript will be sent after;- a bank statement (yours or that of your parents) showing that you have sufficient financial means to complete your

programme abroad. Make sure your bank translates your statement in English;- a deposit for accommodation, you can use postal or bank wires;- a proof of your health insurance;- a birth certificate;- and other documents.

6.5 Language skil lsThe exit level for the teaching language at your partner school is B2.2 (English) and for other languages B2.1. The InternationalOffice will check your language status prior to departure. Therefore make sure you continue your language courses in order notto run the risk that your exchange needs to be cancelled because of lack in your language skills.

6.6 Pre-departure sessionIn April 2011 a Pre-departure Session for all selected RSM bachelor exchange students will be organized to guide you throughthe practical side of the exchange process. For the date, check the Blackboard course : rsm_bsexc-10: BSc exchange A11.
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6.7 Conversion Proposal: What to do prior and after the exchangeThe following steps help you to draw up the so-called Conversion Proposal in order to have your courses approved beforehand andconverted afterwards.

Step 1: Choose the right courses

After your nomination at the partner school, you will receive an information package or instruction e-mail how to continue with yourapplication from the partner school. Your host school should further inform you on the courses available during your exchange term. Ifnot, send them an email yourself and/or check their website or factsheet (Blackboard course: rsm_bsexc-10: BSc exchange A11).

To help you drawing up the Conversion Proposal:

Courses:

- The basis for an exchange programme is the mutual recognition of the study programmes of RSM Erasmus University and thepartner university.

- As a BSc student you need to attend undergraduate or comparable to Bachelors level courses.- Courses taken abroad may not duplicate courses offered in B1, B2 and B3 at RSM.- You can take business and non-business courses (if offered) at the host university. Non-business courses should be clearly

relevant and supplementary to your RSM study.- IBA students may transfer a maximum of 5 ECTS of language courses to their home studies, but only when they havent done

this before and when proof can be shown that the content, level, credits and result meet our requirements. In this case, theremaining workload to fulfil the requirements of the minor (15 ECTS) is 10 ECTS. BA students unfortunately do not have thispossibility.

Conversion:

- The minimum workload abroad is 20 ECTS- There will be no recognition and conversion of the courses abroad if the study programme entails less than 20 ECTS.

Exchanges are not holidays!- The International Office does not converts grades obtained abroad into Dutch equivalents. In all cases your grade will be

converted into a pass or fail. The grades obtained will be mentioned in OSIRIS but just as information, behind the name

of the course.- The Examination Board and International Office always reserve the right to adjust the workload and grading of the courses

passed abroad.

Step 2: Prepare your conversion proposal: download formatStart at least 6 weeks prior to your exchange and fill out your personal information and the courses in the Conversion Proposal, thisformat can be downloaded from the Blackboard course: rsm_bsexc-10: BSc exchange A11 or use the one which is included in thisbrochure as Appendix II.

Step 3: Have your conversion proposal signed by:the Director of the BScBA programme or the Executive Director of the IBA programme

Your (Executive) Director is the one and only who approves of your conversion proposal prior to the exchange. In order to sign for yourcourse proposal abroad, he/she needs to have enough information on your chosen courses, therefore include the followingattachments to your conversion proposal:

- Description of courses including teaching method, number of credits and required literature, casebooks etc.

Please hand in your conversion proposal at the Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange, room T5-30. She will make sure that the(Executive) Director of your programme signs your conversion proposal. The International Office will inform you about the outcome.Your proposal will be stored in your students file.

Step 4: This step is only to be taken when courses change at time of exchangeIf, at the start of your exchange, one or more courses have dropped out or you need to change your courses, prepare a revisedconversion proposal as soon as possible. Send (by e-mail) this revised proposal to the Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange

([email protected]). She will make sure that the (Executive) Director of your programme signs your revised conversion proposal.
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Step 5: After the exchange: send / hand in academic study report + transcript/certificate of coursesAfter have you returned from your exchange you should hand in your academic study report and transcript of records to theProgramme Manager Bachelor Exchange, L. Kasmo-Borgonje, Room T05-30. The digital version of your report should be sentto: [email protected] your transcript(s) is/ have been sent directly sent to our office, you will be notified.

For the contents of your academic study report, please stick to the following orderChapter 1:- Personal information (including your e-mail address),- Registered at RSM for the BA or IBA programme,- List of courses you participated in and your impression of these courses- Description of your courses including: official course name and workload, name(s) of teaching staff, literature,

method of teaching, number of class hours and self-study examination method, your impression on the course.

Chapter 2:- Useful information on the partner school (accommodation, registration of courses, international office),- Places to visit (restaurants, clubs, tourist sides etc.),- Other information you consider relevant for your successors (transportation, how to reduce costs, dos and donts.

When is your academic study report due?As soon as possible after returning, but always before March 1, 2011

Final approval of your conversion proposal:Your conversion proposal will be send to the Examination Board for approval and to the Dean BSc & MSc Programmes for finalsigning. You will be notified when your conversion approval has been fully approved and ready to be send to the Central StudentAdministration section. They will register your results in Osiris.

Please note:- Your list of grades of RSM will show the transferred courses from your exchange. It will state the host universitys name and

location, the course titles and number of credits (measured in equivalent ECTS) specified by the host university, and theindication pass.

- The degree classification, or laudation, from your Bachelor programme is calculated on the basis of results obtained withinthe Dutch grading system only. This means that results obtained during your exchange are not included in this calculation.

- We expect you to do the examinations and, if applicable, re-examinations at the partner school. Only under severe personalcircumstances do we arrange for an examination to take place at RSM (if the partner school allows you to and if approved by theprogramme manager of the bachelor exchange at RSM). We never allow re-examinations to take place at RSM.

6.8 Update your student fileUntil the programme abroad starts all selected students should update their personal student file (at the International Office, T05-26) with grades and language test results obtained after the selection round. One month prior to your departure the InternationalOffice checks your file and sees to it that you have fulfilled all selection criteria.Not completing your Bachelor programme or missing language tests/courses can lead to the cancellation of your exchange.

6.9 Cancellation of exchange

Being selected for an academic period abroad means that a student is aware of his/her rights and duties which participation in theBachelor Exchange Programme implies.Students may not derive any rights from allocated places in case of e.g. negative travel advice or natural disasters in the countryconcerned.

Report any cancellation to the International Office!It can happen that due to illness or unforeseen circumstances a student cannot participate in the Bachelor Exchange Programme anylonger. If such a situation occurs, please inform (both in word and writing) the Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange (L. Kasmo-Borgonje at [email protected]) at the earliest possible moment. She is responsible for passing on this cancellation to the partneruniversity.

Cancellation FeeThe exchange of students is an expensive affair and time-consuming process at both the home and host university. A student will becharged with a cancellation fee of 250 if he/she cancels the participation in the Bachelor Exchange Programme without a valid
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8. THE EXCHANGE

8.1 Meet your hostsIn general, introduction days/programmes are organized at the partner universities. During these events you will meet your fellowexchange students and most probably the counterparts of our International Office. We appreciate your efforts in introducing yourself

properly to our colleagues abroad. If no introduction programme is organized, please pass by the International Office to introduceyourself.

8.2 Changes in courses upon arrival at partner schoolUpon arrival at the partner school it might happen that, based on new information, you need or want to revise your courses previouslyagreed upon with your International Office.In such case, you should send a revised version of your conversion proposal (use the same format of your first conversionproposal and attach this to an e-mail) to the Programme Manager Bachelor Exchange at the International Office of RSM.Make sure your new conversion proposal will be approved of again and make sure this document is handed in at theInternational Office after your exchange.

8.3 Unforeseen Circumstances / Early departureIf an emergency situation exists at the time of the exchange, or in the occasion of unforeseen circumstances like a natural

disaster, illness or terrorism, students should contact the International Office ([email protected]) immediately (if possible). TheInternational Office will then do its utmost to offer students advice and assistance.

If you, for any reason, need to leave at an earlier stage from your exchange destination, please inform not only the host but also yourhome International Office as well. An early departure might influence the number of courses and ECTS (minimum workload of 20ECTS) which you should pass abroad and as a consequence jeopardize your conversion of courses after your exchange.Without a proper reason for an early departure, we can not deal with conversion proposals which do not meet the minimum workload.
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9. LANGUAGES

9.1 Common European Framework (CEF)

Your language skills are very 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 hostcountry. RSM uses the levels of the Common European Framework to evaluate your language skills.

Levels of the Common European Framework (CEF)

A1 Beginnerslevel(officialterminology:BreakthroughLevel)

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfactionof needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questionsabout personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Caninteract in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2 Pre-Intermediate level(officialterminology:Way stage Level)

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediaterelevance. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange ofinformation on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background,immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

B1 - Intermediatelevel(officialterminology:Threshold level)

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 thelanguage is spoken.

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describeexperiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations foropinions and plans.

B2 - High-Intermediate level(officialterminology:Vantage Level)

Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technicaldiscussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity thatmakes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produceclear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving theadvantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1 - Advanced level(officialterminology:EffectiveOperationalProficiency Level)

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can expresshim/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can uselanguage 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.


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Equal levels or recognized levels per language:

English At time of selection At time of exchangewww.eur.nl/ltc B2.2 (CEF) B2.2IBA programme English for Business (B2.2) Idem

www.bltc.nl IELTS score 6.0 IELTS 6.5www.toefl.org TOEFL score 577 (paper 600www.toefl.org TOEFL score 100 (internet) Idemwww.britishcouncil.org/netherlands Cambridge: Certificate of Proficiency in

English (CPE)Idem

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) IdemCambridge ESOL: Business English Certificates(BEC)

BEC Higher Idem

www.anglia.nl acCEPT proficiency (level 9) IdemSpanish* At time of selection At time of exchange

www.eur.nl/ltc B1.3 (CEF) B2.1www.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index D.E.L.E. : Diploma Nivel Inicial Diploma Intermediowww.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index B1.3 B2.1French * At time of selection At time of exchange

www.eur.nl/ltc B1.2 *(CEF) B2.1www.ciep.fr TCF; level 3: 300-399 credits Level 4, 400-499 creditswww.maisondescartes.com TEF; level 3: 361-540 credits Level 4: 541698 creditswww.ciep.fr/delfdalf DELF/DALF: B1 B2.1www.alliance-francaise.nl/alliances/rotterdam B1.2* B2.1www.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index B1.2* B2.1German At time of selection At time of exchangewww.eur.nl/ltc B.1.2 (CEF) B2.1www.goethe.de/ins/nl/rot/deindex Zertifikat Deutsch Zertifikat fr den Berufwww.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index B1.2 B2.1Italian** At time of selection At time of exchangewww.eur.nl/ltc A2.2 (CEF) B.2.1www.languagecourse.net CILS A2 CILS 2www.languagecourse.net CELI 1 CELI 3

www.acad.it/ItalianLanguageExamination/introduction.html



www.danterotterdam.nl/alighieri/index Italian Intensive, level 1-2 Italian Intensive 3-5, DanteCertificate

www.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index A2.2 B2.1Portuguese** At time of selection At time of exchangewww.talencentrum.leidenuniv.nl/index A2.2 (CEF) B2.1

Surf on the internet for comparable courses Surf on the internet for comparablecourses

* For Italian and Portuguese there is a lower entry language-level at the time of selection, but these languagesrequire a longer period in language courses to reach the level of B2.1.

9.2 Language and Training Centre (LTC)

Language coursesThe University Language & Training Centre of the Erasmus University provides high quality language courses for regular andinternational students of the EUR, see also www.eur.nl/ltc.Language courses with open enrolment are offered four times during every academic year: in October, January, April and August(summer courses). These evening classes (starting at 5 p.m.) consist of ten weekly sessions and are taught on the WoudesteinCampus. The languages offered are: Dutch, English and Spanish.

When to register for the language courses starting in 2011?http://www.eur.nl/english/ltc/language_courses/students/

Deadline is December 10, 2010 for courses starting January 11, 2011

Deadline is March 23, 2011: for courses starting April 4, 2011Deadline is July 1, 2011: for summer courses in August 1-20, 2011
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Language Level Tests for Dutch, English and SpanishTo establish the level of language proficiency of a student, the Language & Training Centre offers language level tests or also calledintakes.Language level tests are organized for Dutch, English and Spanish.

If you do not hold any language degree or you can not show any proof of your current language proficiency, you are strongly advisedto take this language level test, so that you can show proof of your current proficiency at the time of your application.

When to register for the language level tests in 2010/2011?http://www.eur.nl/english/ltc/languagetest/intakes

November 11, 2010: for language level tests in the week of 15-20 November, 2010February 16, 2011: for language level tests in the week of 21-25 February, 2011June 8, 2011: for language level tests in the week of 13-17 June, 2011Costs: 50

Language courses and language level tests in other languagesFor languages other than Dutch, English and Spanish, the LTC cooperates with other language institutes. Please visit their website

www.eur.nl/ltc for more information.Please note that the schedules and deadlines as mentioned above are not applicable to these languages (French, German, Italian,etc.)

TOEFLThe TOEFL test is intended to establish the level of English of non-native speakers. There are 2 testing methods: Internet-based(iBT), Paper-based (PBT). These two are considered to be the official TOEFL examinations and are not offered by the LTC. Foran official TOEFL test, please visit www.toefl.org.

ITP TOEFLDepending on the demand, the Institutional Testing Programme (ITP-TOEFL) examination is offered by the LTC every month.Registering and paying for the ITP-TOEFL can be done through: http://webschop.essc.eur.nl

IELTSFor those students interested in passing the IELTS tests in the Netherlands, there are 3 centres in Breda, Utrecht andAmsterdam. IELTS tests all 4 language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is accepted by thousands oforganisations (including universities) in over 135 countries. The IELTS Global Recognition System can tell you whichorganisation accepts IELTS and the scores they require. See for more on IELTS: www.ielts.org

9.3 Other language institu tesOf course there are many other institutes to learn/improve your foreign languages. At the Waiting Room of the International Office(T5) we have gathered information and brochures on other language institutes. Surfing on the Internet might be a good tool tohelp you in finding the right language course as well. Be aware that the costs and quality of both institutes and courses vary!
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10. USEFUL CONTACTS AND ADDRESSES10. USEFUL CONTACTS AND ADDRESSES

Programme Manager, Bachelor ExchangeWho : Ligaya Kasmo-BorgonjeRoom : T5-30

Tel : 010-4082132E-Mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.rsm.nl/home/students/bachelors/bscba/studying_abroad (BA)

: www.rsm.nl/home/students/bachelors/bsciba/studying_abroad (IBA)SIN : RSM Bachelor Exchange and International Office (Exchange)

Student Advisers for BA studentsWho : Dini Leentvaar, Pim Visscher and Angelique van de MastRoom : T5-21Tel : 010-4081891E-Mail : [email protected] : www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

Student Advisers for IBA studentsWho : Thea den Hartog and Rally SchwachferRoom : T5-23Tel : 010-4081891E-Mail : [email protected] : www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC)Room : EB-hallTel. : 010-408 2323Website : www.eur.nl/essc/englishOpen : daily 09.30 to 17.00 h.

The ESSC can be of help to you when:- you would like to apply for scholarships, grants or funds;- you would like to reimburse your OV student card;- you would like to register for a language test or course;- you need information on all practical matters (visa, insurance etc.) concerning

an academic period abroad;- statements of enrolment etc.

For questions on LLL-grant (former Erasmus/Socrates)E-mail: : [email protected]

For questions on language courses/tests

Website : www.eur.nl/ltcE-mail : [email protected]
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11. MY CHECKLIST

Prior to selection Download or pick up Study Abroad Guidelines (www.rsm.nl/studyabroad or Waiting Room). Complete online application form at www.rsm.nl/exchange/application. Before November 11, 2011: register for language test www.eur.nl.nl/english/ltc/languagetest/general. Consult the BB course RSM Bachelor Exchange and partner school websites. Take enough time to fill out your application form; incomplete application forms will not be dealt with! Deadline application package no later than January 14, 2011 at 16.00 h at the International Office.

At the time of selection (February 2011) Check your student e-mail whether you have made it to the 1st selection. Check your student e-mail for the date, time and place of your interview and confirm. Make sure you can show (sufficient) proof of your language skills. Prepare yourself for the selection interview, motivation is very important! Inform yourself personally about the results of the selection at the day of announcement (February 18, 2011, unless you

have received an e-mail or phone call that you have not been allocated an exchange spot). March 25, 2011 come to t he drink at Siena, 17.00 h. and meet all other incom ing and ou tgoing exchange students!

After selection Hand in Statement of Acceptance before February 25, 2011. Await information from partner school (to be expected + 4 months prior to start of programme). Fill out application forms and enclose required documents (if applicable) from partner school and stick to its deadline. Continue with improving your language skills (if applicable).Before exchange Check if you need a visa to enter the host country. Find opportunities to reduce your exchange costs (grants, subletting room, etc.). Check your third-party and health insurance. Prepare conversion proposal (use format given on the Blackboard course rsm_bsexc-10: BSc exchange A11) and hand it in

at the International Office.

Attend Pre-departure Session (April 2011). Have your student file updated until the moment of your exchange. Check if you need to ask a fellow student to register you for special events, courses, and examinations etc. during the time you

are abroad.

During exchange Introduce yourself at the International Office of the partner school. Register for your courses (if not done before). Send in revised conversion proposal (if applicable). Keep the International Office in Rotterdam informed on your exchange status (early departure, unforeseen circumstances or

just nice news!). Check your e-mail or SIN in October for news about the registration for the Research Training & Bachelor Thesis kick-off. The

kick-off normally takes place in November but for students on exchange there will be a separate kick-off in January 2011.

End of / after exchange Check if you do not leave with open bills (accommodation, telephone, etc.). For your conversion proposal use format on the BB course rsm_bsexc-10: BSc exchange A11. Prepare and hand in complete Conversion Package: approved conversion proposal, transcript of your courses passed abroad

(if already available), and academic study report not later than: March 1, 2012. The conversion of courses and grades will beforwarded to the Central Student Administration.
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Appendix I Grading and Credit Conversion

This overview shows you for each exchange destination, what the minimum passing grades at the host universities are and howthe International Office of RSM will convert the local credits into ECTS. The International Office reserves the right to makechanges without further notice.

Country business school/university passing grade creditsEUROPE Passing grade according to the ECTS grading system E

Denmark Copenhagen Business School 02 ECTSFinland Aalto University, School of Economics 40 ECTSFrance Grenoble cole de Management E ECTSFrance Institut dtudes Politiques de Paris, Sciences Po E ECTSGermany WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management 4.0 ECTSIceland Reykjavik University 5.0 ECTSIreland University College Dublin to be announced ECTSItaly Universit Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, SDA Bocconi School of Management 18 1 credit= 1 ECTSNorway BI Norwegian School of Management E ECTSNorway NHH The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration E ECTSPortugal Universidade Nova de Lisboa,Faculdade de Economia 10 ECTSPortugal Universidade Catlica Portuguesa, FCEE D/E ECTSRussia St. Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Management E ECTSSpain ESADE (Barcelona) 50 ECTSSwitzerland Universitt St. Gallen 4 ECTSTurkey Ko University to be announcedUK Aston University, Aston Business School 40% ECTSUK City University, Cass Business School 40% 15 credits= 6 ECTSUK University of Manchester, Manchester Business School 40% 10 credits= 5 ECTSUK University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Business School to be announced 2 credits= 1 ECTS

NORTH AMERICA

Canada HEC Montral D or 1.0 3 credits= 5 ECTS

Canada Queens University, Queens School of Business 50% 0.5 credits= 6 ECTSCanada University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business 60% 1 credits= 2 ECTSCanada York University, Schulich School of Business C- 3 credits= 5 ECTSUSA Emory University, Goizueta Business School to be announcedUSA Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business D 4 credits= 5 ECTSUSA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (IL) C 1 credits= 2 ECTSUSA University of Michigan, Ross School of Business C- 3 credits= 6 ECTSUSA University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School D 3 credits= 6 ECTSUSA University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School D 1 credit unit= 5 ECTSUSA University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business C- 4 credits= 8 ECTSUSA University of Texas at Austin, McCombs

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