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International Bachelor
Economics & Business Economics
Academic Year 2007 - 2008
Erasmus School of Economics, the Netherlands
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION BY THE CHAIRMAN
2 ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM
3 ERASMUS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
4 INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ECONOMICS
8 CURRICULUM
11 STUDY ABROAD
12 GRADUATE STUDIES
13 CAREER PROSPECTS
14 ADMISSION AND APPLICATION
19 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
21 THE NETHERLANDS AND ROTTERDAM
22 STUDENT LIFE IN ROTTERDAM
25 MEET US
26 USEFUL ADDRESSES AND WEBSITES
28 STAFF
INTRODUCTION BY THE CHAIRMAN
Dear prospective student,
A warm welcome to all of you interested in the International We offer you an opportunity and the challenge to study
Bachelor Economics & Business Economics (IBEB) programme economics and business economics, and gain a better
at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The new IBEB programme is understanding of human society together with people from
an initiative of Erasmus School of Economics, the largest and all parts of the world, with differing experiences, views and
oldest school of economics in the Netherlands. The IBEB beliefs. We encourage you to question existing ideas and seek
programme started in September 2005 with the third year of novel solutions to problems, old and new. We aim for the
the Bachelor’s programme. In September 2006 the program- highest standards of independent judgement and seek to
me started in full from the first Bachelor’s year onwards. make our work practical and relevant to the real world.
Erasmus School of Economics offers a unique opportunity to Students choosing the IBEB programme will participate in an
study economics and business at an institution with a active and varied curriculum, which emphasises the need for
worldwide academic reputation. Meanwhile you can enjoy self-study and intellectual skills. If you enjoy being challenged
the cultural, social and recreational facilities of Rotterdam, – intellectually, socially and personally – it is wise to consider
a vibrant city with one of the largest ports in the world. Erasmus School of Economics, where you will be most
welcome, for your undergraduate degree programme.
The school’s location has been fundamental to its identity ever
since Rotterdam bankers and business executives founded it Professor Ivo Arnold
in 1913. If you decide to be an undergraduate at our school, Chairman of the IBEB programme
you will not only be choosing a course of study but also a place
to live and work for three years. Our university looks out over
the Rotterdam skyline with its multinational headquarters,
modern architecture, bustling harbour activities, internatio-
nal connections, culture, entertainment, and historic quarters.
It is a stimulating and cosmopolitan place, providing a direct
view of economics and business activities in the ‘real world’.
The qualities of the school are derived from the variety and
quality of its staff and students and from the active debate on
current social, economic and political concerns with the
‘outside’ world (firms, government agencies, and international
institutions). Each year, prominent speakers from all over the
world (politicians, business leaders, and academics) visit the
school to do research, participate in teaching and give public
lectures.
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) was founded in 1913 CAMPUS
by leading business executives and bankers. Worldwide, the During the past 25 years, many new buildings have been
university has a strong reputation. It combines high academic erected on the main site of Erasmus University Rotterdam:
achievements with an empirical focus and an applied business the Woudestein campus. The rapid increase in the number of
and policy orientation. Besides the economics of European and students during the 1980’s prompted expansion and renovation
world markets, business administration, finance & banking, of existing buildings. Nowadays, more intensive forms of
econometrics, transport and logistics, we also analyse health education, modern techniques of knowledge transfer and the
care, environment, philosophy, law and legislation, history, latest computer facilities for students induce constant change
arts and culture. of our facilities.
Erasmus University Rotterdam is a modern institution and an The Woudestein campus is located in the Kralingen district,
important educational centre near one of the world’s largest near the Van Brienenoord Bridge in the east of Rotterdam,
ports. International and Dutch students who wish to streng- housing:
then their degrees and increase their positions in labour • Erasmus School of Economics
markets will find the key disciplines at Erasmus University • Erasmus School of Law
Rotterdam very appealing. At present, Erasmus University • Faculty of History and Arts
Rotterdam numbers some 24,500 students in seven faculties • Faculty of Philosophy
and schools. Some 2,500 of these students are international • Faculty of Social Sciences
and their number is growing each academic year. • Institute of Health Policy and Management
• RSM Erasmus University.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Erasmus University Rotterdam has a worldwide academic The auditorium, the various departments of the University
reputation. It hosts internationally renowned institutes, such Office, the University Library, catering facilities, the sports
as Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus MC – University complex and the Erasmus Expo & Congress Centre are all
Medical Centre, with its academic prestige for research, and located on the Woudestein campus.
RSM Erasmus University, which ranks among the top five
schools in Europe. This reputation also holds for Economics & Erasmus University Rotterdam’s second campus is the Hoboken
Business, as Erasmus School of Economics is ranked fifth by campus which is located close to the city centre of Rotterdam,
the German magazine Wirtschaftswoche and fourth by Times next to the museum quarter and the park with the Euromast.
Higher Education Supplement November 2005 in the field of The Erasmus MC – University Medical Centre Rotterdam is
Social Sciences. housed in the white, 110-metre-tall, most visible building of
the Hoboken campus.
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Jan Tinbergen (1903-1994)
ERASMUS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Professor Tinbergen was the first to receive the Nobel
Prize in economics in 1969. He was one of the founding
In 1973, Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) has merged with fathers of econometrics and the first to construct
the faculty of Medicine and formed Erasmus University complete macro-economic models. Although the first
Rotterdam. The School offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD model he developed for the Netherlands was rather
programmes in four different subjects. These subjects are simple, it was already usable as a base for economic
Econometrics & Management Science, Economics & Business, policy. Working for the League of Nations, he soon
Economics & Informatics and Fiscal Economics. produced more extensive models for the United States
and the United Kingdom. As the first director of the
The point of departure for education at Erasmus School of Centraal Planbureau (a think tank on economic problems
Economics is the conviction that students should first have a for the Dutch government) he became one of the
solid theoretical background before specialising in a particular architects of Dutch post-war economic policy, his second
area. This viewpoint is fundamental to our curriculum major field. Leaving the bureau in 1955, he dedicated
structure. When commencing their studies, students choose his energies entirely to the economic problems of less
degrees in one of the above-mentioned subjects. Each of developed countries, passionately advising their
these four subjects has a programme of study consisting of governments.
a three-year Bachelor of Science and a one-year Master of His numerous writings owe their widespread appeal to
Science. During the third year, students are given the their immediate relevance to practical problems and
opportunity to focus on specific topics. their clear presentation. He continued to work and
publish until his death. When he died, at the age of 91,
As a school, we are keenly aware of the importance of an he was a revered and widely honoured scholar and
internationally oriented vision. Both Erasmus School of public figure. His memory lives on in the Tinbergen
Economics and Erasmus University Rotterdam diligently work Institute, the graduate school and research institute of
to encourage international co-operation by initiating Erasmus School of Economics (a joint venture with the
international research projects, by sending students and Universiteit van Amsterdam and the Vrije Universiteit
researchers abroad and by providing appropriate facilities Amsterdam).
for our international guests. Along with a growing number
of MSc programmes taught in English, Erasmus School of
Economics now also offers an International Bachelor in
Economics & Business Economics in English.
INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Only by being open to new influences from outside the • Full range of modern teaching methods
country’s borders, the Netherlands has been able to develop • Virtual classroom courses
and maintain a highly stable and open economy. Within this • Focus on international understanding
world, the International Bachelor Economics & Business • Balanced programme with a wide range of specialisations
Economics programme offers internationally-orientated • Training of valuable analytical and practical skills
students a unique opportunity to look further, by gathering • Active student life
knowledge by looking beyond the borders of one country. In • International exchange programmes.
other words, the IBEB programme offers an academically strong,
international foundation in economics and business economics. International staff and cosmopolitan atmosphere
A cosmopolitan atmosphere prevails in the classroom since
KEY FEATURES our students are recruited from all over the world and our
IBEB has many specific features, including the international teaching faculty has broad international experience and
dimension with attention to skills that are useful following background.
your university education, intensive supervision, personal
support and encouragement to take an active part in Erasmus The IBEB programme stresses the value of international
School of Economics, student life. exposure through:
• The international partners of the programme
Some key features of the programme are: • The International Lecture Weeks in the first two years of the
• International staff and cosmopolitan atmosphere programme
• Integrated in the heart of Rotterdam Mainport • Special guests and international lecturers.
• Participation in international ICT distant learning projects
• Participation in an exchange programme with one of the
school’s many partners (91 partners in 2006)
Special guests and international lecturers • F.W. de Klerk LLB, former president of South-Africa & Nobel
The IBEB programme and Erasmus School of Economics, in Laureate
cooperation with its study associations, Economic Faculty • Dr R. Lubbers, former High Commissioner for Refugees
association Rotterdam, regularly invite special visitors and UNHCR, former Dutch Prime Minister and EUR Alumni
prominent guests to participate in the School’s activities. • Prof. D.R. Nelson, Tulane University, USA and University of
Some examples: Nottingham, UK
• Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister of the Netherlands • Benjamin Netanyahu, former Prime Minister Israel
• Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission • Dr S. Panitchpakdi, former Director-General of the World
• Prof. M. Datta, Arizona State University, USA Trade Organization and EUR Alumni
• M. Gorbachev, former President of the USSR & Nobel • S. Peres, former Vice Prime Minister Israel & Nobel Laureate
Laureate • Prof. K. Reffett, Arizona State University, USA
• Prof. Sir Clive W.J. Granger, Nobel Price winner in Economics • G. Schröder, former German Chancellor
2003 • J.D. Timmer, former CEO Philips
• Prof. K. Farmer, University of Graz, Austria • Jean Claude Trichet, President of the European Central
• Mr. J.G. de Hoop Scheffer, Secretary-General of NATO Bank
• Z. Zushou, former Chinese Ambassador in the Netherlands
simulations, multimedia cases and economics and business Virtual classroom courses
games. Students also have access to various national and The IBEB programme participates in several ICT distant
international information services. learning projects of Erasmus School of Economics. In these
projects students from Erasmus University Rotterdam
Focus on international understanding communicate, discuss, learn and cooperate through a special
At IBEB we believe that learning is more than studying alone. digital learning environment and the Internet with fellow
That is why we offer the socially interested students the students in similar courses in other countries, such as Australia,
possibilities to engage in projects to improve the quality of Ghana, the United States of America and Poland.
society and to increase international understanding. Working
together in international teams with the local community Balanced programme with a wide range of specialisations
leads to personal awareness and at the same time you The IBEB programme offers a complete and balanced
function as an incentive for those with less opportunities. overview of all major aspects of economics and business
While you participate in Project International Understanding economics in an international environment. In addition, we
(PIU) you also acquire project management and entrepreneu- provide the necessary academic and business skills needed as
rial skills. Examples of projects within PIU could be ‘Weekend a pre-requisite for embarking on a successful career upon
School’, projects on sustainability or intercultural trainings. graduation. Your balanced training in economics and business
economics, in conjunction with your acquired skills during
the IBEB programme, will provide you with a wide range of
career opportunities and numerous possibilities for graduate
studies. See ‘Graduate Studies’ and ‘Career Prospects’ for more
information.
“The whole process of studying abroad is a challenge
Training of valuable analytical and practical skills for me. It started when I had to choose which
A wide range of analytical and practical skills is required for university is the best and could suit me most. I finally
a successful academic or business career after graduation. decided to continue my education at Erasmus University
Many of these, such as mathematical, statistical, econometric Rotterdam because it offers high quality and it is well-
or financial information systems skills, are taught and trained known over the world. I feel lucky and happy being
in the international & support courses and applied in the one of the IBEB students. There are a lot of reasons for
economics and business courses of the IBEB programme. this. During the programme I met international
Others, notably the whole range of vital communication skills, students from all over the world, I worked together
are taught and trained throughout the programme. The IBEB with them in groups, learned how to solve the cases or
programme fosters open dialogue among nationalities. problems that were given by the teachers and how to
Learning these communication skills will increase your cope with these exercises. All of this improved my
economic and business intellect and give you a competitive analytical and practical skills in facing all different
advantage for the rest of your studies and on the job market. types of people and problems, particularly in how to
communicate in the international business and
Active student life economic area. What I like most of the programme is
Student life in Rotterdam – socially and professionally – is that you not only learn theories but you can actually
active and varied, giving you an opportunity to gain relevant put these into practice, which makes you ready to face
professional experience. The Economic Faculty association the real business and economic world. The acquired
Rotterdam (EFR), the study association of Erasmus School of skills increased my confidence and will be helpful
Economics, has a reputation for successfully organising when I start working. I believe that after graduation,
international conferences, the Business Week and a range of especially with my major in International Economics
international lectures. Further, the IBEB programme has its and Business Studies, I will be good prepared and on
own study association, run by your fellow IBEB students. my way towards a bright future.”
The study association will organise activities that are socially, Rebecca Grace Abraham,
professionally or culturally relevant to the IBEB programme. Student from Indonesia
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CURRICULUM
The International Bachelor Economics & Business Economics Bachelor’s year 1*)
programme is a three-year programme that aims to provide Block Course ECTS credits Type
students with a solid background in economics and educates - Skills & Guidance - -
them to become truly internationally minded with solid abilities 1 Micro Economics 8 Eco
to analyse and solve problems. The programme includes the Mathematics for Economics 1 4 I&S
core courses of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international 2 Introduction to Accounting 8 Bus
economics, accounting, marketing, organisation and finance. Financial Information Systems 4 I&S
By means of international lectures, high-profile guest speakers 3 Macro Economics 8 Eco
will present actual and interesting economic problems. Mathematics for Economics 2 4 I&S
4 Marketing 8 Bus
The first two years of the IBEB programme contain a fixed Business Statistics 4 I&S
programme, which you will follow with all your classmates. 5 Organisation & Motivation 8 Bus
In the third Bachelor’s year, you can devote much time to free Economics
choice and personal interest. In addition, you will start working International Lecture Week 1 4 I&S
on your specialisation.
*) Bachelor’s year 1 will be offered for the first time in the academic year 2006-2007
In the first two years, one third of the study load is devoted
to economics courses (Eco), one third to business courses
(Bus) and one third to international & support courses (I&S).
The following tables provide a schematic overview of the
courses that will be offered in the first and second Bachelor’s
years.
Skills & Guidance
During your first year you participate in the course Skills &
Guidance. This course aims to guide students during the first
part of their studies and provides support with respect to
acquiring analytical and practical skills and the Binding Study
Advice. You are guided by a tutor, an older student, who
provides you with practical information and useful study
advice. During skills sessions you are trained by professionals
in acquiring and improving your study skills, presentation
skills, writing skills, debating skills and IT skills.
THIRD YEAR The following majors will be offered for the 2007-2008
During the third year you have various options. First you will academic year:
choose a specialisation; next to this you can do an internship • Accounting and Finance
or study at a university abroad for several months. You could • Economics and ICT
also decide to add another dimension to your study by taking • Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy
several optional subjects from other disciplines. • Entrepreneurship
• Financial Accounting
Major • Financial Economics
In the third year you will have an opportunity to focus • Health Economics
on specific topics in either economics or business by • International Economics and Business Studies
choosing a major. This is a coherent package of subjects • Management Accounting
that will help you prepare, for example, for the direction • Marketing
you want to take in the Master’s stage. • Urban, Port & Transport Economics
During this year you will attend intensive lectures and small-
scale tutorials. Moreover, a central feature of this year will be English courses
a major seminar, a form of problem-driven teaching. Working The IBEB programme is completely taught in English. To
in groups of 20-25 students, you will acquire in-depth provide students with the right English speaking,
knowledge in a specific field and apply it to actual situations, writing and grammar skills, several courses, especially
for example, in the form of business assignments. In addition, designed for the IBEB programme, are offered.
you must also take the Capita Selecta IBEB subject, specifically The course is taught during the first part of the year.
designed for the international IBEB audience, in which theory This course focuses on the basics of English, combined
meets practice. International themes form the subject’s core, with a strong link with economic issues. Students learn
which are dealt with from various economic perspectives. for example how to describe graphs, how to analyse
The Bachelor’s degree will culminate in a thesis. The table data and how to use business English.
below provides a schematic overview of the courses that will As part of the course Skills & Guidance, first year students
be offered in the third year. learn the basics of academic writing in English in the
course Academic Writing I. In this course, the emphasis
is put on structuring a good essay, the use of references
Bachelor’s year 3*)
and the use of normative or descriptive language. With
Course ECTS credits
the help of writing exercises and assignments in core
Major Course 1 5 and support courses, students are further trained in
Major Course 2 5 developing their writing skills.
Major Seminar 10 Additionally, in the third year of the IBEB programme,
Capita Selecta IBEB Part 1 5 the course Academic Writing II is offered. This course
Capita Selecta IBEB Part 2 5 provides a more advanced training on academic writing,
Bachelor Thesis 10 with the aim of rehearsing and preparing for writing
Electives 20 the Bachelor thesis. During the course students start up
their Bachelor thesis and get feedback on the parts
*) Bachelor’s year 3 was offered for the first time in the academic year 2005 - 2006
written so far.
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“Born in Armenia and having lived both there as well as
STUDY ABROAD in Ethiopia, we moved to the Netherlands when I was
six. When I graduated from secondary school, the
If you wish to study abroad for a period of time, you can do obvious choice for a university was Erasmus University
so. In the third Bachelor’s year you will have an opportunity Rotterdam. It has an outstanding reputation and
to take part in the programme at a foreign university. In the manages to live up to it. Many famous economists and
future there will also be opportunities to conclude the politicians have graduated from Erasmus University
Bachelor’s stage with a dual degree diploma: one from Rotterdam. As the world’s most famous port and a
Erasmus School of Economics and one from a foreign partner multicultural and business-like city, Rotterdam offers
university. an excellent setting for studying international business
and economics.
Before departing, you will have to agree on the ‘foreign’ The advantage of being raised bilingually and my
subjects that you want to follow. This facilitates their smooth interest in economics led me to choose Economics &
inclusion into your study programme upon return and may Business. Having compared different international
lead you to avoid any study delays. The cost of studying programmes all over the world, it was the only one
abroad does not have to be high, since there are countless that met my standards. The wide range of classes
subsidies available. offered, the international environment and opportu-
nity to study abroad made my decision so much easier.
In recent years, students of Erasmus School of Economics have In my third year, I went on an exchange programme to
studied in different countries such as the United Kingdom, Bocconi, Milan. That was the best decision of my life.
Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain, France, Hong Kong, South Besides the classes and theory, I learnt so much more...
Africa, the United States of America, Canada and Australia. The people you meet and the memories you gain are
of indescribable value.
Although it is hard to live in a country where you know
no one and where you do not speak the language,
I learned that people are always kind and offer a hand.
I would advise everyone to study abroad and take part
in the IBEB programme. To finish in economic terms:
the return is much higher than the cost!”
Nanè Djerrahian,
Student
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“Being a member of the IBEB programme meant a lot
GRADUATE STUDIES to me. I am very glad I have participated in this
programme. The programme has a strong international
Some of the students who want to continue their academic atmosphere. Classmates from different countries
studies first decide to gather work experience for a certain share their own opinion on a given topic during the
amount of time before returning to the university. For those classes but also at social activities.
students who either immediately or eventually continue their As a student from China, I have learned much about
academic studies after completion of the IBEB programme, how study and life goes in the Netherlands, and
Erasmus University Rotterdam offers different opportunities. gradually adapted to it. The most challenging part for
me was the seminars, since I had no experience with
MSc ERASMUS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS this teaching method before. The seminar is an
The most suitable master’s programme is one of the Master of intensive and small-scale tutorial where groups of 25
Science programmes in Economics and Business offered by students sit in a circle where discussion, term papers
Erasmus School of Economics. The list below indicates which and presentations are the main tasks. Beside that you
MSc in Economics & Business are being offered in 2006 - 2007. have to be very active and positive. From looking for
team members to allocating personal tasks, being silent
• Accounting & Finance doesn’t work at all! Thanks to the IBEB programme,
• Accounting, Auditing & Control especially the Capita Selecta course, which taught me
• Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy to communicate and express myself, I feel free and
• Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Organisation Economics sure. I found what I have learned from the IBEB
• Financial Economics programme was very useful when I took some seminars
• International Economics and Business Studies later on. It established a steady academic and business
• Marketing foundation for my study afterward. Now I got rid of
• Urban, Port & Transport Economics. a great mass of shyness and passiveness, which
usually exists among Asian students. Because of this
Erasmus School of Economics also offers in cooperation with improvement, the team work and its quality with
the Institute of Health Policy and Management an MSc in other students went very well. ”
Health Economics. Yueli (Romi) Wang,
For more information about the master programmes of ESE: Student from China
www.ese.eur.nl
RESEARCH MASTERS
It is possible to take a research Master’s at Erasmus School of
Economics. Both the Tinbergen Institute (TI) and the Erasmus
Research Institute of Management (ERIM) offer a two-year
Research Master’s programme. Primarily these studies are
meant to prepare you for an appointment as a PhD student
with the aim of obtaining a doctor’s degree.
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Erasmus School of Economics attracts the best students from Although this entails a multiplicity of positions and sectors,
all over the world, from all social, educational and ethnical our economists can be found specifically in the following
backgrounds. Our students go on to all sorts of careers. sectors:
• banking
Our graduate economists find employment quickly. Annual • accountancy, administrative offices, tax advisors
surveys among recent graduate economists from different • consultantcy
universities show that more than 90 percent of Rotterdam • general public administration
economists find jobs within three months after graduation. • economic research / consultancy firms
Of the remaining 10 percent many consciously opt for • trade (particularly wholesale companies) and multinationals
continuation of studies or go abroad for a period of time. • entrepreneurship.
The basis for future work lies in the choice of subjects chosen.
However, no matter what you choose, Rotterdam economists
are broadly employable. Not only do they work in specific
economic jobs, they also find work in more general positions
at academic levels. Several examples of positions include
stock-exchange analysts, entrepreneurs, financial advisors,
marketing managers, tax inspectors, sales managers, policy
staff, personnel managers, lecturers, academics, politicians,
management consultants or scientific journalists.
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ADMISSION AND APPLICATION
In this part of the brochure you find the admission requirements the Admissions Office of the Erasmus University Rotterdam.
for the Bachelor’s programme. Furthermore you will find
detailed and structured information on each step that you In some cases, there are additional requirements for entry to
need to take to successfully enrol in the IBEB programme for the IBEB programme. On the basis of your application, the
the academic year 2007 - 2008. Admissions Office can inform you whether you are qualified
for the programme or whether you first need to take supple
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS mentary entrance tests such as English and Mathematics.
In the Netherlands, a vwo diploma (pre-university education)
qualifies you for university entrance. Secondary education The table below gives an overview of the required entry
diplomas from foreign countries are not always of the same standard. In addition, you may have to demonstrate sufficient
standard as the Dutch vwo diploma, a European Baccalaureate knowledge of English and Mathematics. You are eligible for
or an International Baccalaureate Diploma. All non-Dutch admission to the IBEB programme if you hold one of the
diplomas, including a European Baccalaureate and an following diplomas and, if applicable, have met the additional
International Baccalaureate diploma, need to be reviewed by requirements.
Admission requirements
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Sufficiency in English
Sufficiency in English is compulsory before a request for Summer Mathematics Course
admission can be made. The results from either a TOEFL test Students living in the Netherlands can take a summer
or from an IELTS test must be submitted. For the IBEB Mathematics course via the James Boswell Institute for
programme, the required minimum score for the paper based supplementary education and international programmes.
TOEFL test is 550, for the computerised based 213 or for the Upon completion of this course, with passing marks on
internet based 80. The required minimum for the IELTS test is 6.0. the related examination, the results will be recognised
by Erasmus School of Economics. For additional
For Chinese nationals, the IELTS test is obligatory. A sufficient information, www.jbi.uu.nl
result (score 6.0) for this test is obligatory if you wish to obtain
the ‘NESO certificate’. You will need this certificate in the Mathematics Test for Economists
accelerated visa procedure. The TOEFL test will not be accepted Prospective students with deficiencies in Mathematics
by NESO. For more information, see www.neso-beijing.com can take a Mathematics deficiency test in the Netherlands
at Erasmus University Rotterdam or at a selected test
You are exempted from an English test if centre in their country of residence. See the timeline for
1. English is your mother tongue and you have obtained your test dates and the deadline of registration.
diploma in one of the following countries: Australia, The university does not offer any preparatory courses
Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New for this test. The subject matter of the test encompasses
Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America. math material as required for the ‘International
2. English was your first language during your secondary Baccalaureate Mathematics, subsidiary level’, plus the
education for at least 2½ years in one of the above optional subject, ‘Further Calculus’.
mentioned countries. For the math entrance test, you should ensure timely
registration. Therefore it is important that you apply on
Sufficiency in Mathematics time for the IBEB programme. Upon reviewing your
If you have to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of documents you will be informed about taking any test.
Mathematics, you can take a maths entrance exam, which is The Education Service Centre can be contacted for
offered twice a year in May and July at Erasmus University additional information. Note that you can only enrol in
Rotterdam. In some cases, you can take the maths entrance the Bachelor’s programme after having eliminated any
exam at a selected test centre in your country of residence. deficiencies in Mathematics.
You will receive instructions following your application. The
table below gives the timeline for test dates and registration.
APPLICATION
Country of Visa Test date Deadline Location If you meet or will soon meet the admission requirements and
residence required registration
you have decided to study International Bachelor Economics &
The No 21 May 20 April Erasmus
Business Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, you
Netherlands 2007, 30 2007 29 University
July 2007 June 2007 Rotterdam must take the following step:
Outside the No December November Country of
Netherlands February January residence Dutch diploma holders
April March
Apply no later than 1 July 2007. If you do not meet all the
May April
June May requirements before the deadline, but you are making exams
Outside the Yes December November Country of before the beginning of the academic year you must state this
Netherlands February January residence in your motivation letter.
April March
May April
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Step 1 Apply with the IB-Groep - Groningen
The IB-Groep is the central Dutch institution in charge of all
higher education applications at Dutch institutions. If you
hold a Dutch diploma and you want to apply for the IBEB
programme at the IB-Groep you must apply for (code 50950)
at Erasmus University Rotterdam (code 21PE). The application
form is available on their website: www.ib-groep.nl
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Note that you must be accepted into the IBEB programme Step 2 Send your motivation letter and Student Assessment
and that you need to meet the entry standard and have no Form
deficiencies before you can register. Do not forget to submit Applicants must write a letter of motivation (see page 24) and
a certified copy of your diploma(s) when sending in the fill out the Student Assessment Form. This form is send to you
registration form. by the Admissions Office together with the documents
mentioned in step 1. Both your motivation letter and Student
If you do not enclose the IBEB acceptance letter you will be Assessment Form will be used in the application process for
registered for the Economie & Bedrijfseconomie programme, the IBEB programme.
which is taught in Dutch!
Non-Dutch diploma holders You should send your motivation letter and the Student
Apply no later than 15 May 2007 for non-EU/EEA nationalities Assessment Form together with the Request for
and 1 July 2007 for EU/EEA nationalities. If you do not meet Admission Form and, if applicable, the Admission
all the requirements before the deadline, but you are making handling fee statement all in one package to the
exams before the beginning of the academic year you must Admissions Office.
state this in your motivation letter.
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Step 1 Apply with the Admissions Office Admissions Office
An application form for the Bachelor’s programme will be sent PO Box 1738, Room AT-07
to you after you have informed the Admissions Office about 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
your TOEFL/IELTS score. This form (Request for Admission
Form) will be sent to you only after you have met the English
requirements. In some cases, you may be exempted from The following documents are necessary and should be sent
this test (see ‘Sufficiency in English’ on page 15). You can preferably as one package:
inform the Admissions Office by sending an email to • Request for Admission Form
admissions.office@oos.eur.nl and state your TOEFL/ IELTS score • Copy of your passport
or the reason why you think to be exempted from these tests. • If applicable, a certified copy of your TOEFL or IELTS scores
• Certified copy of your secondary education diploma,
The Admission (handling) fee statement (plus personal including list of marks. If not yet available, enclose a
application number) statement from your school listing the subjects to be taken
Depending on your diploma, you may be required to pay an in your final exams
admission handling fee of €100. This must be done together • If applicable, a certified copy of your university degree,
with your application. This fee is non-refundable. Exempted including a list of marks
from payment of the admission handling fee are students • Student Assessment Form for applying
with diplomas from the EU and from: Albania, Armenia, • Motivation letter for applying
Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, • Any other certificates from courses relevant to your
Canada, Croatia, Dutch Antilles, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, application
Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Moldavia, Norway, • If applicable, Admission (handling) fee statement.
Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia-Montenegro, Switzerland,
Surinam, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican and United States of America. Within ten days after receiving your documents, the Admissions
Office will send you a confirmation letter and, if applicable
instructions about Mathematics. Upon acceptation into the
IBEB programme, the IBEB office will send you an acceptance
letter. This letter is important, as you will need this document
to register at Erasmus University Rotterdam (see step 4). You
can expect a reply about the admission decision into the IBEB
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Schedule for application process
Nationality Dutch diploma Non-Dutch diploma
Dutch nationality Apply with the IB-Groep. Send documents to Apply with the Admissions Office and IB-Groep
IBEB Office no later than 1 July 2007 no later than 1 July 2007
EU/EEA nationality Apply with the IB-Groep. Send documents to Apply with Admissions Office no later than
IBEB Office no later than 1 July 2007 1 July 2007
Non-EU/EEA nationality Apply with the IB-Groep. Send documents to Apply with Admissions Office no lather than
IBEB Office no later than 1 July 2007 15 May 2007
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FEES AND FINANCE For more information about grants, please contact IB-Groep,
Tuition fees & costs of living Phone +31 50 599 77 55, e-mail vragen@ib-groep.nl or visit
The tuition fee for the IBEB programme is approximately € 1,550 their website www.ib-groep.nl
a year for those students who are nationals of one of the
countries belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Scholarships
Economic Area (EEA) and who, at the start of the academic The Dutch Ministry of Education offers scholarships to nationals
year, are under the age of 30. For non-EU/EEA students, the from a wide range of countries under the terms of various
tuition fee for the IBEB programme is € 5,538. cultural agreements and other cooperative agreements.
Requirements for participation, deadlines of application and
Apart from the tuition fee, you will need a minimum annual further information can be obtained at Nuffic: www.nuffic.nl
budget to cover your living expenses: If you have an EU/EEA
nationality, you must be able to support yourself, which For the IBEB programme we are constantly working on
requires a minimum of about € 9,000 per year (e.g. 750 per potential scholarships, depending on the country of residence
month). If you have a non-EU/EEA nationality, you must in and several other factors.
addition be able to cover the higher tuition fee.
Further, you can contact your home institution, local government
For general information about studying and living in the or international organisations, such as the UN or World Bank.
Netherlands, visit the website of the Netherlands Organisation For more information visit our website at www.few.eur.nl/ibeb
for International Cooperation in Higher Education, the or www.prospectivestudents.eur.nl
NUFFIC: www.nuffic.nl
VISA / AUTHORISATION OF TEMPORARY STAY (MVV)
Tuition fees are subject to change. Please visit our website Students who will stay for a period longer than three months
www.few.eur.nl/ibeb or contact the IBEB programme for are required to obtain an Authorisation of Temporary Stay
up-to-date information. (in Dutch: Machtiging Voorlopig Verblijf or MVV). Such a visa
is required by all nationals except if you are a national of one
GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS of the countries of the European Union, Australia, Canada,
Government grant for Dutch students Iceland, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland
Dutch students are eligible for a basic government grant, (including Liechtenstein) or the United States of America. In this
which for higher education translates as: case you do not need a visa or MVV to enter the Netherlands.
• An allowance per month. The basic grant is approximately You must, however, apply for a Residence Permit after your
€ 90 each month for students living with their parents and arrival. For more information, (see Residence Permit on page 20).
€ 250 for students living on their own,
• A student travel card, If you are not a national of one of the above-mentioned
• An interest-bearing loan, or countries, you will need an MVV to enter the Netherlands.
• A supplementary grant (your eligibility to receive this The MVV costs € 250. After you have been selected and
supplement depends on the income of your parents). admitted to the IBEB programme, we will start the accelerated
visa procedure for you. The accelerated procedure will take
Government grant for EU/EEA students approximately four to six weeks.
If you are a national of one of the countries of the European Note that, for Chinese nationals, this procedure can only
Union, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you be started when you have the ‘NESO certificate’. You can
are entitled to a reimbursement of the tuition fees of only obtain this certificate if you have met the minimum
approximately 900 euro for the academic year 2006 - 2007. requirements of the IELTS test (see page 15).
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RESIDENCE PERMIT (VTV) The Housing Desk of the Admission, Registration & Housing
Staying in the Netherlands for more than three months means (ARH) department provides accommodation for international
that you must also apply for a temporary Residence Permit (in students, staff and guests of EUR. Please note that
Dutch: Vergunning tot Verblijf or VTV). Not all nationals are accommodation will only be arranged for a period of
required to apply for a VTV. Students from the EU, Iceland and (up to) one year. For more information and application:
Norway are exempted. Students from Australia, Canada, Japan, www.housing.eur.nl
Monaco, New Zealand, Switzerland including Liechtenstein and
the United States of America must apply as soon as possible for Students living in the Netherlands can also register with
a VTV. The VTV costs for students without an MVV are € 433. Stadswonen, the student-housing specialist in Rotterdam.
We advise you to register as soon as you are considering
If you come from a country that requires an MVV before attending Erasmus University Rotterdam. Registering does not
coming to the Netherlands (see the information on page 19), mean that you are obliged to take a room when it becomes
a VTV will only be issued with an MVV. The VTV costs € 188 for available. Stadswonen is not your only option for accommo-
students with an MVV. dation. You may contact independent estate agents in order
to find a flat. These estate agents are referred to as makelaars
You must apply for a VTV at the Erasmus Student Service in Dutch. You may also make use of the Internet when searching
Centre (main Lecture Hall, room CB-07). After arrival in the for a flat. Many estate agents list available housing options on
Netherlands contact the Service Centre as soon as possible. the Internet.
Visa and residence permit procedures and fees are subject to Stadswonen Phone: +31 10 800 72 00
change. For up to date information please visit the IBEB E-mail: info@stadswonen.nl
website. Internet: www.stadswonen.nl
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THE NETHERLANDS AND ROTTERDAM
The Netherlands today is one of the world’s most prosperous CITY OF ROTTERDAM
countries. A highly developed system of social welfare ensures As one of the world’s largest commercial ports and a centre
that everyone in the Netherlands has an opportunity to share of commerce and services, Rotterdam affords unlimited
in this prosperity. opportunities and possibilities. The city is aptly called the
‘Gateway to Europe’ because of its favourable location, good
The Netherlands is also one of the most densely populated infrastructure and well developed transport network that
countries in the world. Some 16 million people live in an area gives access to the rest of Europe by road, rail, air and sea.
of approximately 37,000 km2. Sixty percent of the population
lives in the western part of the country, which is called Holland. Rotterdam is an international city, with numerous major
This name is often used to refer to the Netherlands as a whole. corporations as well as the trade centres of many different
“The Netherlands” literally means ‘the Low Countries’. It refers countries. Over one million people live in the region, almost
to the fact that about half of the country lies below the level of 590,000 of them within the city boundaries.
the sea. It would be under water if it were not for the system
of dikes and dams that prevent the land from being flooded. Rotterdam is also an innovative centre for modern architecture,
art and major sporting events. The skyline along the riverside
DUTCH SOCIETY is spectacular and still developing. New housing developments,
The people in the Netherlands form a colourful society, full offices and shopping centres – some of them highly futuristic
of cultural and ethnic variety. Many religious beliefs are – have been designed by leading architects.
represented. Whatever your beliefs, you will find a group that
shares them. In addition to its architectural charm, Rotterdam offers a wide
variety of cultural activities. Besides such facilities as theatres
In the larger cities, it is especially evident that the Netherlands and cinemas, the city stages well-known festivals, including
is a colourful country. Immigrants have come from various parts the International Film Festival, the World Harbour Days, the
of the world and all of these groups live together in reasonable North Sea Jazz Festival and the Summer Carnival.
harmony. The Dutch pride themselves on being tolerant. Their
attitude is that people have a right to live in any way they Each year, the city hosts several major sports events, such as
wish, as long as they do not infringe on the rights of others. the Rotterdam Marathon and the World Tennis Tournament.
POLITICS
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. The government,
consisting of the Prime Minister and several other ministers, is
appointed by parliament. The Netherlands has a system of
proportional representation similar to most continental West
European countries. This guarantees some representation
even to the small minority parties. No single party ever
enjoys an overall majority, so the government is always based
on coalition.
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STUDENT LIFE IN ROTTERDAM
Student life in Rotterdam is varied and exciting. Although you
will spend most of your time studying, you might want to
take an active part in many social, professional, and civic
organisations. Students of all nations consider the Netherlands
a great place to study. You may participate in a broad range
of student associations, which will offer you plenty of
opportunities to gain relevant professional experience.
Our student associations are successfully involved in a wide
range of activities.
INTRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
Eurekaweek
Before you start your academic studies, Erasmus University
Rotterdam organises an introduction week. This week is
called the Eurekaweek and is particulary meant for Freshmen
of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The Eurekaweek is in the
third week of August. During four days you get to know
fellow students, the university, the IBEB programme, the city
and students associations. At the end of the week you are
familiar with your surrounding and are ready to start with
your academic study.
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“This is the first time I have been in Europe and I choose
the best place to stay: the Netherlands. Among the
courses I took, the Entrepreneurship seminar at
IBEB Powerweek Erasmus School of Economics interested me the most.
During the first week of the academic year, the IBEB introduc- In class, guest speakers were invited to share their real
tion days will take place. The introduction programme is life experiences and gave us practical advice. It absolutely
called the Powerweek. During these days you will get to know demonstrated how we could apply what we learnt.
your classmates, the university and Rotterdam. The programme Thanks to the Housing Desk of the Admission,
will take up to three days and entail lectures, case work, tours, Registration & Housing department, I got an opportunity
social and cultural activities and a lot of fun! The Powerweek to live in a block of flats with Dutch students. As a
is a compulsory part of the programme. result, I was able to taste Dutch food, learn the Dutch
language and culture directly. You will always find
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT someone who speaks English very well, no matter
Rotterdam has many cultural events and entertainment where you are in the Netherlands. That’s why I feel
opportunities throughout the year. Two concert halls (de Dutch people are nice and helpful. During my stay, my
Doelen and Ahoy) and a large stadium (de Kuip) host many English improved tremendously.
international musical acts. Rotterdam also organises festivals, Situated in the Netherlands, it is convenient to travel
such as the International Film Festival, the Dunya Festival, across Britain or Eastern Europe. I have been to the
Poetry International, the Summer Carnival, and the Fast United Kingdom, Greece, the Czech Republic, Hungary
Forward Dance Parade. More than ten cinemas offer a broad and some countries nearby.“
selection of films to choose from, while there are over twenty Ka Kit Trevor Ma,
theatres offering musicals, comedies, dramatic plays, and Exchange Student from Hong Kong
dance recitals. Rotterdam, the city on the river Maas, also
offers world-famous art museums, such as ‘Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen’ and ‘de Kunsthal’. Other popular museums SHOPPING
are the Dutch Photo Institute, the Dutch Architecture Institute Rotterdam offers the latest and the best in music, fashion,
and the Museum of Natural History. If you enjoy outdoor books and dining, whatever your taste or budget.
activities, you can go biking, jogging or roller-skating in the The ‘Lijnbaan’ and the ‘Koopgoot’ (both popular shopping
‘Kralingse Bos’ (a park and lake in Kralingen), indoor skiing streets) contain a varied collection of shops, from famous
and skating in the Bergse Bos in the winter, or take a trip to designers to small local shops. Antique shops, boutiques and
the beach at Hoek van Holland. Moreover, the university art galleries are found primarily in the art district in the
offers low-priced, on-campus sports facilities for students. ‘Oude en Nieuwe Binnenweg’, ‘Van Oldenbarneveltstraat’
and ‘Westersingel’. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, the city
SOCIALISING IN THE CITY centre offers a large market on the ‘Binnenrotteplein’, filled
A tour of the most popular student spots usually begins at with every kind of vendor you can imagine. During summer
the old harbour, where various cafes and restaurants are months, the city hosts an antique, curiosity and book market
located. The world-famous cube houses are adjacent to the on ‘Schiedamsedijk’.
old harbour. The ‘Oostzeedijk’ is a popular spot for students,
near the students’ associations. Students enjoy the cafes on
the ‘Nieuwe Binnenweg’ and ‘Kop van Zuid’ just across the
Erasmus Bridge. There, you can sit outside and enjoy the view
of this famous bridge, while sipping a cappuccino. Many
students enjoy dancing in the numerous discos or night cafes
that Rotterdam has to offer, especially on Thursdays, students’
favourite night on the town.
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MEET US
OPEN DAYS dean or find out on the prospective students’ site or
Each fall and spring Erasmus University Rotterdam hosts an www.scholieren.eur.nl where and how you can take part in
open day for students. Students can tour the Erasmus campus these meetings.
and information is provided about specific study programmes
and the university in general. For more information, please If you are interested in a specific study programme, then you
contact: Erasmus University Rotterdam Study Information can spend a day or part of a day at the university by going to
Centre, phone: +31 10 408 11 37 or email: sic@oos.eur.nl lectures and see what it is like to be a student. In Dutch this is
called a meeloopdag. Or if you are in one of the last two years
Virtual Inhouse Day at school, you can spend one or two days actually gaining
On 15 November 2006 and 12 April 2007 the IBEB office will intensive and active experience of studying in the form of a
arrange a Virtual Inhouse Days for foreign and Dutch detailed programme of cases and assignments. This is called
students. This event will take place online @ www.ibeb.nl proefstuderen. For a complete overview of activities visit the
During the Virtual Inhouse Day potential students get the above mentioned websites.
possibility to ask questions about the programme, meet the
staff and look around the campus of Erasmus University VISITING ADDRESS IBEB PROGRAMME
Rotterdam. Further direct chat will be available to pose your Erasmus University Rotterdam
questions to the IBEB staff members. Woudestein campus
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
EDUCATION FAIRS ABROAD Education Service Centre Erasmus School of Economics
The International Bachelor Economics & Business Economics IBEB programme
programme regularly visits other countries to participate in H-building, 6th floor, room 2
international education fairs and schools/universities visits. 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
A representative from the IBEB programme may be in Phone: + 31 10 408 13 80.
your area during the coming year. Visit our website
www.few.eur.nl/ibeb for more information about our visits
abroad.
ERASMUS AMBASSADORS
In October Erasmus University Rotterdam will be present at
the Studiebeurs Utrecht (education fair), where our Erasmus
Ambassadors will be providing information about all the
bachelor programmes. In February you will find Erasmus
University Rotterdam at the Interscholaire fair in Rotterdam.
Of course Erasmus Ambassadors often attend information
fairs in secondary schools throughout the country. Ask your
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USEFUL ADDRESSES AND WEBSITES
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTre ESE
The Education Service Center (ESC) is the central contact point
within Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), where prospective,
accepted and current students and other interested persons
can get answers to questions in the field of education.
The IBEB Office and Student Advisors can be contacted trough
the Education Service Centre.
Student advisors
For information about different possibilities at Erasmus
School of Economics, rules and regulation and switching
from study programme you can contact the student advisors,
drs. O. Bollen and Mrs. drs. R. Eversen.
IBEB Office
For specific questions about your application, math test, visa,
housing and the curriculum of the IBEB programme.
VISITING ADDRESS
Woudestein campus
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
H-building, floor 6, room 2
3062 PA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
POSTAL ADDRESS
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Education Service Centre ESE
IBEB programme
PO Box 1738, room H06-02
3000 DR Rotterdam
The Netherlands
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STUDY INFORMATION CENTRE EUR SPORTS BUILDING EUR
PO Box 1738, room A2-05 Campus Woudestein
3000 DR Rotterdam Phone +31 10 408 18 75
The Netherlands Internet: www.eur.nl/sport
Phone +31 10 408 11 37
E-mail: sic@eur.nl USEFUL WEBSITES
For information about education fairs, be-a-student for a The IBEB programme www.few.eur.nl/ibeb
day (meeloopdagen), and other general questions about Erasmus University Rotterdam www.prospectivestudents.eur.nl
information meetings in the Netherlands. Also you can and www.scholieren.eur.nl
request the IBEB brochure. Studying in the Netherlands www.nuffic.nl or www.studyin.nl
Rotterdam city www.vvv.rotterdam.nl/uk
ADMISSIONS OFFICE EUR www.webguiderotterdam.com
PO Box 1738, room AT-07 Municipality of Rotterdam www.rotterdam.nl
3000 DR Rotterdam Rotterdam Experience www.rotterdamexperience.nl
The Netherlands Rotterdam Port www.portofrotterdam.com
Phone: + 31 10 408 1786 (M-F 13:30 - 16:00) The Netherlands www.holland.com
E-mail: admissions.office@oos.eur.nl
Internet: www.bacheloradmission.eur.nl
IB-GROEP (GRONINGEN)
PO Box 30157
9700 LJ Groningen
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 50 599 77 55
Internet: www.ib-groep.nl
STADSWONEN (HOUSING)
Phone: +31 10 800 72 00
E-mail: mail@stadswonen.nl
Internet: www.stadswonen.nl
Open: M-F 10:00 - 18:00 o’clock
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STAFF
EXECUTIVE STAFF BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Professor Ivo J.M. Arnold Emile Bakker
Chairman NIB Capital
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