RSM jumps 10 places in Financial Times ranking

Rotterdam. December 4th, 2006 - In the annual European Business School ranking issued today by the Financial Times, RSM Erasmus University has entered the top 10 of European business schools. This meta-survey is based on the five Financial Times business education rankings that appeared in 2006; the full-time MBA ranking (published in January), the rankings of open enrolment and customised non-degree executive education programmes (May), the European Masters in Management ranking (September) and the EMBA ranking (October). RSM Erasmus University entered the top 10 of this overall ranking based on its strive for continuous innovation, and its focus on personal leadership development and diversity. The goal of RSM is to succeed in becoming a leading worldwide force in business education. “This is a most welcome recognition” says Han G. van Dissel, Dean of RSM Erasmus University. “Consisting of both a Graduate School and an Undergraduate College, RSM Erasmus University is now one of the top international business schools in the European domain. In a number of areas, its research is among the world top, in all other areas among the European top. Our education is student and learning-centered, international and for all programmes selective. The student population is international and diverse. Alliances exist with institutions in Europe, Latin America and Asia. A large student exchange network is in place with top-institutions all over the world. Moreover, both the education and research programmes are oriented towards academic and societal themes and mirror the needs in society/market. And, last but certainly not least, international recruitment of students and staff is core to this success. Our personnel policy is directed towards attracting, developing and keeping talent, and our academic talent is recognized globally. We are proud that our efforts are paying off and that we have entered into the top 10 of this widely acknowledged Financial Times ranking” About RSM Erasmus University RSM Erasmus University is an internationally ranked business school which focuses on developing leaders in global business. Offering an array of BaMa (Bachelor-Master)and executive education (MBA) programmes, it is one of the largest business schools in the world in terms of number of students and research faculty.