Best of Both Worlds: Academic Partners

The Rotterdam School of Management is part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam. The school is known for its research in financial economics, both theoretical and decision-oriented, and has produced two Nobel Prize winners in economics. Recent research has been published in the most prestigious journals and has been deemed highly relevant in practice. This is reflected in strong corporate interest for advice, development of financial instruments, and training. 

RSM Erasmus University is one of the top ranked business schools in Europe. With more than 35 years experience in business and management education, the university is internationally-recognised as a leader in teaching business beyond borders. Today, with over 1,000 international students enrolled in the school, it one of the most international business schools in the world.

 

Financial Decision-Making from a Managerial Perspective

At MFM, financial management is taught through combining theory and practice – giving ambitious students the proper tools for financial decision-making, from a managerial perspective. The MFM recipe consists of highly interactive courses, workshops, and guest lectures by top financial specialists; this aids in the effective identification, analysis, and resolution of finance-related issues faced by corporate firms and financial institutions.

 

A European Experience

With its size, rich cultural diversity and contrasting economic regions, Europe is the best place to study the complexity of modern finance today. Rotterdam is found in the heart of Europe and is one of its most dynamic cities. The famous Rotterdam port – the second largest in the world – has made the city a gateway to European trade and commerce for centuries. This, as well its close proximity to the commercial and financial centres of Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt and Brussels, has made Rotterdam a hub for multinational companies – the perfect backdrop for finance education.

 

Powerful career networks

Studying at RSM means gaining lifelong membership to an international business community – the Alumni Network aims to bring together students, staff, and employers to develop social and business contacts worldwide. Even after graduation, the RSM alumni office ensures students maintain their business and friendship contacts, for life. At MFM, we have connections with the most prominent financial institutions – the MFM graduate is highly sought after due to the solid academic background and relevant practical experience acquired in the programme.  

 

A top research facility with the best financial thinkers

Making better financial decisions requires new insight, requiring research by the best academic minds. The RSM Erasmus University is at the forefront of research in the field – its Tinbergen institute and the RSM’s ERIM business research institute are top-ranked in the world. They attract financial thinkers, the leaders in their fields. They are the first to understand causes and effects in business and finance, and bring these new ideas to the classroom, well before they are available in textbooks.

 

MFM culture: entrepreneurial, open-minded and cooperative

MFM has its roots in the Dutch heritage as a nation of entrepreneurs and international traders. The Dutch are known for their open-mindedness, tolerance, cooperative behaviour, emphasis on fair-play and adaptability to other cultures, values which MFM embraces. It is not surprising that 160 different nationalities live side-by-side in Holland, and everyone speaks both Dutch and English, making it an ideal location for international students. 

 

This is learning Financial Management at RSM Erasmus University – an international experience in the heart of Europe.