Overview

By taking classes such as Business English Skills and the Specialisation and Supplementary courses you will build a solid foundation of business knowledge for your Masters studies.

We offer the Pre-Master Programme (6 month preparation) from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences to students with both a business and non-business related bachelor degree. Based on the diploma you have, you will required to have work experience and an English level test.

What you'll study the Master's Foundation Programme (6 months) at Rotterdam Business School

The level of application of this knowledge increases throughout the course with students making presentations, writing business reports, developing research skills, working on projects with external companies and taking part in an online business simulation using real-time economic conditions. Emphasis is placed on the value of team-work, self-reflection, and personal development. The assessment process, guidance and expertise of lecturers will prepare you well for one of the master programmes.
The 6-month intensive programme commences in both February and September.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business English Skills

Academic Writing: Advanced Grammar

Mentorship

Research Methodology

Finance

Marketing: Strategic

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Management Studies View 213 other preparation in Business Administration in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the pre-master programme of Rotterdam Business School you have to meet the following requirements, see them below:

Business-related Bachelor Degree or a non-business related bachelor degree with one-year relevant work experience*
Curriculum vitae and motivation letter
English Test:
- IELTS academic: 6.0 (no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score of 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL IBT Home test 80;Cambridge: 169

These test results can’t be older than two years at the start of the foundation programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6053 EUR / full

≈ 6053 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1271 EUR / full

≈ 1271 EUR / full

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll study the Master's Foundation Programme (6 months) at Rotterdam Business School

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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