For those who wish to pursue Master's courses at Rotterdam Business School, but do not meet English language requirements, there are preparatory programmes available. These programmes allow to improve English skills to apply for a chosen programme and familiarise with the future disciplines as well as Dutch culture and teaching methods.
Pre-Master course
This course is designed for students, who is going to apply for a Master programme at RBS, but lack essential English language and/or business skills. Upon successful completion of the course students receive pre-Master certificate and are eligible for the graduate study programme. Non-EU graduates also have their future Master’s tuition fee reduced by € 1,250.
Duration of pre-Master course depends on specialisation of student's previous education. Unless it relates to business, this preparatory course lasts 12 months and includes basics of such disciplines as finance, marketing, logistics, communication, and project management. If student's prior education relates to business, course duration is 6 months.
Tuition fees, starts dates, and deadlines of pre-Master courses are the same with pre-Bachelor courses, but students must have Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate English skills equal to IELTS 6.0 to be admitted for the course.
Find more information about preparatory programmes at the Rotterdam Business School in the Eurogates database.