Masterin Logistics

Management

Rotterdam Business School

Master in Logistics Management

Excellence in logistics is fast becoming a key factor in

companies’ competitive advantage. Companies worldwide

spend up to 20 or 30 percent of their overall costs on

logistics, while proficiency in logistics is demanded in

management positions throughout organisations.

In sectors as varied as transport, production and banking,

a degree in Logistics Management will gain you a place

among the decision-makers.

This one-year, full-time Master programme is one of three

Master programmes offered by Rotterdam Business School.

The other two are Master in Finance and Accounting and

Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship.

Rotterdam Business SchoolSchooling for business: education at Rotterdam Business School has always been driven by

the demands expressed by students and the international business community. Our wide

international network is the source of continuous innovation.

As a result, Rotterdam Business School’s population keeps growing, with students coming in

from all over the world. Up-to-date programmes and international possibilities are often

cited as major reasons for choosing Rotterdam Business School. Students feel that both the

curriculum and the diverse social environment give them a head start in their international

business careers.

Philosophy of learningStudent autonomy is key in Rotterdam Business School’s Master programmes. A significant

part of study time is spent on self-study. As a student in our programmes, you are encouraged

to set your own personal learning goals and determine your own learning strategy. We believe

this will benefit your self-confidence and inspire you to be an initiator rather than a follower.

Communities of practiceNew ways of thinking are required if we want to contribute to the technological breakthroughs

that will determine the 21st century. Rotterdam Business School creates the environment to

develop these new ways of thinking in communities of practice, where students, lecturers and

experts from the professional field gather for open intellectual exchange.

Programme overview

Block 1Core modules• Organisational Architecture• Research Methodology• Management of Technology• Critical Thinking &

Argument Analysis• Advanced Statistics

+ Personal Development

Programme

+ Interactive Project Design

Block 2Core modules• Organisational Behaviour

+ Personal Development Programme

+ Interactive Project Design

Specialisation Logistics Management• Leading and Managing Logis-

tics Enterprises • (Lean) Manufacturing and

Inventory Systems • Collaboration in Supply

Chains

Block 3Core modules• Business Ethics and Politics

+ Personal Development Programme

+ Interactive Project Design

Specialisation Logistics Management• Successful Performance

Measurement • Sales and Operations

Planning • Consequences of Technology

for Logistics

Block 4• Final thesis

Electives: You need to choose three electives in blocks 2 and 3 together.

Rob Brinkerink Consultant at Logica

‘The time you win in this efficient one-year programme is an added year of income. Moreover, the excellent team at RBS makes it a very good alternative for larger-scale universities.’

Programme structure Rotterdam Business School’s Master programmes

are built on three pillars:

• Education consists of core, specialisation and

elective modules. You can to a large extent determine

your own course while developing all the necessary

knowledge, skills and competencies of a professional

in international business.

• Research is the focus of the final stage of our

programmes. You will complete your studies with a

thesis research project, which can revolve around

a theoretical subject or a project executed for an

existing organisation.

• Personal development is encouraged through a

system that invites you to set your own particular

study goals – and continually test those choices.

ElectivesElectives are specialisation modules from Rotterdam

Business School’s other two Master programmes.

Students add these modules to their regular

programme. This fits in with our belief that at this

level, students need to be able to look beyond the

boundaries of their field and develop interdisciplinary

competencies.

In the Master in Logistics Management, students can

choose from:

• Finance and Accounting electives: International

Finance and Accounting, Strategy and Performance

Measurement, Strategy and Control Systems,

Strategy and Final Decisions, Strategy and Profit

Goals, Treasury Management.

• Consultancy and Entrepreneurship electives:

Managing Risk, Strategic Management Consulting,

Entrepreneurial Challenge, Managing Performance,

Change Management, Consultancy Process.

Personal development programmeThe Master programmes at Rotterdam Business School

are known for their learning processes and focus on

competencies. In our specific competency development

model you are responsible to a large extent for

determining your individual learning objectives and

areas of development. Together with a development

coach and in various groups you will work on the

skills and competencies as defined in your personal

development plan.

Final thesisThe conclusion of the Master programme is your thesis

research project. Your thesis can be based on either

a theoretical research project or practical business

research for an outside organisation.

Career perspectivesGraduates of the Master in Logistics Management

perform successfully in such fields as:

• controlling production planning and scheduling

processes;

• making effective use of enterprise resources planning

(ERP) systems while anticipating their impact on the

manufacturing process and inventories;

• planning and forecasting while translating internal

and external customer demands;

• managing and evaluating the supply chain and

making effective use of relevant tools, principles and

concepts and web opportunities such as e-business.

Entry requirementsTo enter Rotterdam Business School’s Master

programmes, you must meet the following

requirements:

• a Bachelor degree with a relevant major in business;

• a GMAT score of at least 500 (for more information

see www.mba.com);

(Students who have obtained a relevant NVAO-

approved Bachelor degree in the Netherlands are

exempted from the GMAT exam.)

• an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (for more information

see www.ielts.org) or a TOEFL iBT of at least 90 (for

more information see www.ets.org ).

(Not required for: students who graduated from

NVAO-approved Bachelor programmes in the

Netherlands; students who are native speakers of

English; students whose previous education was

taught in English.)

AccreditationThis programme is accredited by

NVAO - Accreditation Organisation

of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Pre-Master coursesIf you do not meet all the entry requirements, you can

still qualify if you follow one of Rotterdam Business

School’s Pre-Master courses.

There are two Pre-Master courses:

• a six-month programme for students with a Bachelor

degree in a business field who do not meet the GMAT

requirements and/or have an IELTS score of at least 6.0;

• a twelve-month programme for students with a

Bachelor degree in a non-business field and/or an

IELTS score of at least 6.0.

If you do meet all the requirements, but would still

like to be better prepared for the Master programme,

you are of course welcome to join the preparation

programme.

Successful completion of the Pre-Master course

entitles you to:

• exemption from the GMAT 500 and IELTS 6.5/TOEFL

iBT 90 requirements;

• a Pre-Master course certificate;

• deduction of €1,250 on the tuition fees of a Master

Programme at Rotterdam Business School.

These courses have been designed to ensure that

students will be able to participate successfully in

the specialised Master programmes. The six-month

Pre-Master course starts twice a year, in February

and in September, to avoid delays between the two

programmes. The twelve-month Pre-Master course

starts once a year, in September.

For more information on the Pre-Master courses, please

visit our website: www.rotterdambusinessschool.nl

Application procedureIf you want to apply for participation in one our Master

programmes, these are the steps to follow:

1. Send in your completed application form (available on

our website www.rotterdambusinessschool.nl) and

enclose all relevant documents: (certified) copies and

English translations of your Bachelor degree, grades

list, birth certificate and copies of your passport, plus

five passport photos and your score of the IETLS/

TOEFL and GMAT test. If you have more than one

Bachelor degree, enclose copies of the documents

for all degrees. Special note: students from China

are required to obtain the ‘Nuffic Certificate’.

Information about this can be obtained from

www.nuffic.nl/international-students.

2. Rotterdam Business School will acknowledge receipt

of your application and will inform you of the details of

your intake interview.

3. Whenever possible, the intake interview will take

place in your country of origin (either in person or by

telephone/Skype).

4. If you are accepted into the programme, you will receive

a letter of admission, an invoice and all necessary

documentation from Rotterdam Business School.

5. Ensure timely payment of invoice and send us your

signed Statement of Understanding.

If you need to apply for a provisional residence permit (MVV)

The following extra steps apply for students who need an

MVV to be able to study in the Netherlands:

• Rotterdam Business School will apply for your

provisional residence permit (MVV) at the Immigration

Office, and organise practical details such as a bank

account, health insurance and accommodation

reservations in the international student dormitory

on your behalf.

• The school will inform you when your MVV is ready to

be collected.

• You can collect your MVV at the Dutch consulate or

embassy in your country.

• You make your own travel arrangements.

• As soon as you know your flight details, please make

these known to Rotterdam Business School .

• Upon arrival in the Netherlands, Rotterdam Business

School will pick up all those students who have made

accommodation reservations.

Application deadlineBefore 1 June for the September intake and before

1 December for the February intake. You are requested

to post the completed application form, which

can be downloaded from our website

www.rotterdambusinessschool.nl. Dutch students

and students who do not need an MVV can apply up

to two weeks before the start of the semester.

AccommodationMost students find it very hard to arrange housing

accommodation from outside the Netherlands.

No problem, you can let Rotterdam Business School

provide a room for you in the international student

dormitory through its International Housing Office.

The procedure is simple: together with your admission

letter you will receive a reservation form for accom-

modation.

Please note that without a reservation, accommodation

cannot be guaranteed. It is very important, therefore,

that you return your signed reservation form before the

deadline mentioned in the form.

Tuition feeThe tuition fee for the 12-month master programmes is

€9,250*, including library and computer facilities.

(*The price in 2010. The tuition fee may be subject to

change in future years.)

Who handles your application?Your application will be processed by the people of our

Global Recruitment and Student Support (GR&SS) office.

They are also the ones who will apply for your visa and

residence permit. Please help them make things easier

for you and follow their instructions.

Further informationFor further information on the Master programmes,

please send us an e-mail at rbs@hro.nl or visit our

website: www.rotterdambusinessschool.nl

Contact detailsPostal address

Rotterdam University/Rotterdam Business School

Attn: GR&SS

P.O. Box 25035

3001 HA Rotterdam

The Netherlands

Visiting address

Kralingse Zoom 91

3063 ND Rotterdam

The Netherlands

E-mail: rbs@hro.nl

Phone: +31 (0)10 794 62 50 / 794 62 21

Fax: +31 (0)10 242 01 83

www.rotterdambusinessschool.nl