Triple Crown Accreditation: The Highest Honor for Global Business Schools
RSM is one of the very few business schools worldwide to have achieved AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation—the three most prestigious international accreditations. Less than one percent of business schools globally hold these designations. These three accreditations represent the highest standards of business education in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom, respectively, and involve a comprehensive and meticulous evaluation of all aspects, including curriculum design, research outcomes, curriculum design, and industry collaboration. Rotterdam School Of Management Diploma with Highest Honors
This ensures that degrees awarded by RSM enjoy a high level of trust throughout Europe and the world. In Europe, RSM stands alongside renowned institutions such as the London Business School (LBS) and HEC Paris, consistently ranking among the top ten in the Financial Times’ European Business School Rankings. In the latest Financial Times rankings, RSM’s Global Master in Management was ranked 10th globally and first in the Netherlands, while the CEMS Master in International Management ranked sixth globally.
Flagship Program Matrix: Leading the Way Across the Board, from Supply Chain to MBA
RSM’s flagship programs cover a wide range of business specializations and hold world-leading positions. In the QS World University Subject Rankings, RSM’s Supply Chain Management ranks fourth globally, Business and Management Studies ranks 21st globally, and the Master’s in Marketing ranks 19th globally. The Financial Times ranks RSM’s MBA program 31st globally and first in the Netherlands, and its Business Administration program ranks first in Europe and third globally. These rankings are underpinned by RSM’s robust academic research capabilities; RSM consistently ranks first in Europe for the number of papers published in top-tier international business journals.
91% Employment Rate Within Three Months: A Career Path from Graduation to the Workplace
RSM’s degree is known as the “European Business Passport” because its graduates perform exceptionally well in the job market. According to RSM’s 2024 Employment Report, 91% of MBA graduates found employment within three months of graduation, and 89% decided to stay in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe to pursue their careers. 51% of students had already received a formal job offer by the time they graduated, and the majority of these individuals chose to remain in the Netherlands. Graduates’ starting salaries are also highly competitive; The average starting salary for MBA graduates is €85,000 per year, with a 79% increase in salary after three years.
A Global Alumni Network of 50,000+: A Career Bridge Spanning 40 Countries and Regions
RSM has a total of over 50,000 alumni spread across the globe, with active alumni chapters in nearly 40 cities worldwide. For example, there are 4,500 alumni in New York, 250 in Hong Kong, and 1,700 in London, among others. The alumni network includes executives and industry leaders from top consulting firms, tech companies, and financial institutions—ranging from McKinsey, Google, and BNP Paribas to Shell and Unilever.
